Lyrics
I was a fool from the word go...
I made foolish decisions right from the beginning.
"go on and go", I had to say
I encouraged someone to leave.
"don't let the screen door hit you as you walk away,
Expressing a desire for the person to leave without sentimental parting.
Go ahead and make your brand new life.
Encouraging the person to move on and start a new life.
I won't lose any sleep without you in mine."
Indicating that the speaker won't be negatively affected by the departure.
Oh, what I wouldn't give to take it all back
Expressing regret and a willingness to undo the previous actions.
I'd never ever say something crazy like that
Reflecting on making impulsive and regrettable statements.
I'd get down on my knees and tell you how I need you so
Expressing a desire to apologize and convey the importance of the person.
Oh, I was a fool from the word go
Acknowledging foolishness right from the start.
"go on and take our pictures down off the wall
Encouraging the removal of shared memories (pictures) from the wall.
(off the, off the, off the wall)
Repetition for emphasis on taking pictures down.
And pack up your cat-I won't miss that at all
Expressing indifference towards a pet (cat) being taken away.
Well, go ahead and take the dreams that we shared
Encouraging the person to take shared dreams along.
You never look back-well, see if I care."
Indicating a lack of concern for the person's future actions.
Oh, what I wouldn't give to take it all back
Expressing a strong desire to undo past actions.
I'd never ever say something crazy like that
Reflecting on the folly of making irrational statements.
I'd get down on my knees and tell you how I need you so
Expressing a deep need for the person and a willingness to apologize.
Oh, I was a fool from the word go
Acknowledging foolishness from the very beginning.
"so go on and go", I heard myself say
Repeating the encouragement for the person to leave.
In a moment of pride my world slipped away
Regretting a moment of pride that led to the loss of the relationship.
Oh, what I wouldn't give to take it all back
Expressing a strong desire to undo past actions (repetition).
I'd never ever say something crazy like that
Reflecting on the irrationality of previous statements (repetition).
I'd get down on my knees and tell you how I need you so
Expressing a deep need for the person and a willingness to apologize (repetition).
Oh, I was fool from the word go
Acknowledging foolishness from the very beginning (repetition).
From the word go...
Reiterating that the foolishness existed right from the start.
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