Knew It All
Echoes of Departure: Unraveling the Emotion in NEEDTOBREATHE's 'Knew It All'
Lyrics
Don't look back now
Expressing a reluctance to dwell on the past.
We thought we had it won
Initially believed victory was assured.
And all that we've left
All that remains from the situation.
Is the smoking of a gun
Symbolizing the aftermath of a conflict or struggle.
Fear is not the only device
Loneliness has its ways of influencing our actions.
That loneliness could leave us to fight
Loneliness can drive us to confront challenges.
'Cause you're gone (Gone gone)
Acknowledging the absence of someone important.
I told myself that you could be the the one
Had hopes that the absent person could be significant.
But you're gone (Gone gone)
Emphasizing the departure of the significant person.
And I knew it all along
Realization that the absence was expected all along.
My heart was kept
Guarded one's heart from the impact of departure.
Far from the place you left
The place left by the departed person is distant emotionally.
My eyes have seen
Witnessed a shift in favor or fortune.
The favor move from you to me
Reciprocal exchange of emotions between individuals.
Fear is not the only device
Loneliness remains a factor in the emotional struggle.
That loneliness could leave us to fight
Loneliness continues to be a challenging force.
'Cause you're gone (Gone gone)
Reiterating the absence of the significant person.
I told myself you could be the one
Initial hope reconfirmed despite the departure.
But you're gone (Gone gone)
Highlighting the definite absence of the significant person.
And I knew it all
Understanding and acceptance of the situation from the start.
Oh It's alright it's alright
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Oh It's alright it's alright
Reassurance that everything is acceptable or okay.
Oh It's alright it's alright
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Oh It's alright it's alright
-'Cause you're gone (Gone gone)
Reiterating the absence, emphasizing the departure.
I told myself you could be the one
Reaffirming the initial hope despite the known departure.
But you're gone (Gone gone)
Emphasizing the definite absence, acknowledging foreknowledge.
And I knew it all along
Recognition that the departure was anticipated from the beginning.
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