We All Say Forever
Unraveling Forever: Navigating Love's Uncertain Path
Lyrics
I heard from a friend you were looking to leave
I learned from a friend that you were considering leaving.
You won't be surprised it was news to me
It was unexpected news for me; you won't be surprised by my reaction.
I won't ask you to stay or beg and plead
I won't plead or beg for you to stay; the decision is yours.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
People often promise forever without truly understanding its meaning.
We were never very good about saying goodbye
We were never good at saying goodbye.
It's not that easy with those tears in your eyes
Parting is difficult, especially when there are tears in your eyes.
If you love em let em go just never felt right
The advice to let someone go if you love them never felt right.
We were never very good about saying goodbye
We struggled with expressing farewells.
You had me thinking I could breathe
You made me believe I could finally breathe.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Similar to line 4, emphasizing the uncertainty and misunderstanding of the concept of forever.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Reiteration of the idea that people often use the term forever without grasping its true meaning.
Everybody sees just what they want
People see and interpret things based on their desires and perspectives.
They try to work out a deal with Heaven above
Attempts to negotiate or strike deals with a higher power (Heaven) to fulfill personal wishes.
And all the time in the world is never enough
Despite having ample time, it's never sufficient.
Everybody sees just what they want
Similar to line 16, reiterating that people perceive what they want.
You had me thinking I could breathe
Recollection of a moment where the belief in breathing freely was present.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Repetition of the idea that people often use the term forever without truly understanding it.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Reiteration to emphasize the widespread misunderstanding of the concept of forever.
I heard from a friend you were looking to leave
Repetition of the earlier mention of learning about the intention to leave.
At least we tried to get on our feet
Acknowledgment that, at least, there was an attempt to stand on our own feet.
I guess it's true that the truth will set you free
Confirming the idea that facing the truth can bring freedom.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Restating the theme that people often use the term forever without truly understanding its implications.
We all say forever we don't know what it means
Concluding repetition of the prevalent theme regarding the misunderstood concept of forever.
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