I Didn't Mean to Hurt You
Unintentional Apologies: Paul Weller's Emotional Journey
Lyrics
I've heard them all talking I guess you have too
People have been talking about our situation, and I assume you've heard as well.
Adding flickers to the flame
Contributing to the existing issues or conflicts.
How I've treated you
Acknowledging mistreatment or wrong actions towards you.
I take the blame
Accepting responsibility for the negative impact on the relationship.
But let me say, that they don't know
Asserting that those who are talking don't truly understand the situation.
The really don't know, the fools don't know
Emphasizing the lack of understanding by others and labeling them as fools.
That I really didn't mean to hurt you.
Expressing regret for causing harm unintentionally.
Oh darling, I didn't mean to hurt you
Reiterating the sincere apology for any pain caused.
Please believe me when I say, that I didn't mean to hurt you girl.
Pleading with the listener to believe in the sincerity of the apology.
Whatever they tell you
Encouraging the listener to consider additional information before making judgments.
There's more I could say
Implies that there is more to the story that has not been shared.
Lending motion to the wheel
Symbolizing action or progress in the relationship.
How you built me up
Recognizing the support provided by the listener when the singer was in a vulnerable state.
When I was falling down
Describing a time when the listener helped during a difficult period.
But who knows, you just might find
Suggesting that the singer may be suitable for the listener.
Just might find, that I'm just your kind
Reinforcing the idea that the singer could be the right match for the listener.
And I really didn't mean to hurt you.
Repeating the apology and emphasizing the lack of intent to cause harm.
And tho' I was looking there for something
Expressing a search for meaning or fulfillment in life or relationships.
Some things have no meaning
Suggesting that some things may be devoid of meaning.
While I was looking there for something
Reiterating the search for something meaningful.
Everything had gone
Indicating a loss or absence of everything once sought.
And still as I looked, I lived
Reflecting on life and existence while observing or searching.
And still as I lived, I wondered.
Continuing to ponder and question existence while living.
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