It Should Have Been You
Yearning Echoes: Love's Regret in Sam Asgari's Melody
Lyrics
Every time I sleep with her
Expressing satisfaction or contentment when in a physical relationship with another person.
I feel fine but I'm not there
Despite feeling good physically, there is a sense of emotional absence or dissatisfaction.
God damn it should have been you
An exclamation expressing regret or frustration that the person he's with is not the one he desires.
God damn it should have been you
Repetition emphasizing the regret or frustration, reinforcing the desire for a different person.
Every night I give her love
Engaging in an act of love at night, but thoughts are directed towards someone else, not the current partner.
But it's not her I'm thinking of
Despite giving love, the person's mind is preoccupied with someone else, possibly indicating emotional unavailability.
God damn it should have been you
Expressing a strong sense of regret or longing for a different person during the intimate moments.
God damn it should have been you
Reiterating the intense feeling of regret or longing, underscoring the emotional conflict.
Here I am
Repetition of "Here I am" may signify a sense of being present or available, possibly to the person he desires.
Here I am
-Here I am
-Here I am
-God damn it should have been me
Expressing regret or frustration about not being with the desired person instead of the current partner.
God damn it should have been me
Repetition emphasizing the strong emotions of regret or frustration for not being with the desired person.
I will love you
Commitment to love and hold the desired person, making a promise to be with them emotionally.
I'll hold you
-I will love you
-I promise to
-God damn
Intensifying the emotional expression, possibly indicating frustration or anguish about the situation.
God damn
-I'll find you
Expressing determination to find the desired person, showing a willingness to make an effort in the pursuit of love.
I'll find you
-I will find you
-If you want me to
-God damn I'll find you
Repetition emphasizing the determination to find the desired person, reinforcing the intensity of the commitment.
God damn I'll find you
-Every night I'll give you love
Committing to giving love to the desired person every night, redirecting affection from the current partner.
You'll be the one I'm thinking of
Affirming that the desired person will be the focus of thoughts during intimate moments.
God damn it should have been you
Reiteration of regret or frustration that the current partner is not the desired person.
God damn it always was you
Stating that it has always been the desired person, reinforcing a longstanding emotional connection or desire.
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