Diamond Ring
Love Denied: A Tale of Seasons and Diamond Rings
Lyrics
You said that you would not love me last summer
You were told last summer that love wouldn't be reciprocated.
And you said that you would not love me last spring
The rejection continued into the spring.
But I hoped that you would change your mind by autumn
Hope persisted for a change of heart by autumn.
Especially when I bought that diamond ring
Purchasing a diamond ring was an attempt to influence affection.
But you still said no
Despite the gesture, the answer remained negative.
You wouldn't have me
Reiteration that acceptance was not granted.
You still said no, no, no
Emphasizing the repeated refusals.
I heard that you've been sleeping with your old friends
Rumors suggest involvement with past lovers.
And I heard when each one left, and broke your heart
Each departure added to heartbreak, known by the narrator.
I told you then that I would never leave you
A promise made to stand by despite difficulties.
And I told you that I loved you from the start
Expressing love from the beginning.
You still said no
Reaffirmation of rejection.
You would not have me
Highlighting the consistent refusal to accept love.
You still said no, no, no
Repeating the emphatic denials.
And even though you haven't any answers
Despite lacking solutions, the belief persists in self-sufficiency.
You still think that you don't need anyone
Denial of the need for anyone's assistance.
To save you from the mess that you've created
The mess created is self-contained without seeking help.
And even when I gave my only son
Even the sacrifice of the narrator's only son doesn't alter the rejection.
You still said no
The rejection persists despite significant sacrifices.
You wouldn't have me
The refusal to accept love remains unchanged.
You still said no, no, no
Reiteration of the consistent negative response.
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