Never Left
Lost Love and New Beginnings: September Stories' 'Never Left' Meaning
Lyrics
Was it really me that got to you
Questioning if the speaker was the cause of an impact on the listener.
Or did you need a new city, new view
Considering whether the listener sought change in location and perspective.
Almost lost you in that woods
Almost losing the listener in a challenging situation in the woods.
On the side of 98
Reference to a specific location, possibly significant in their story.
Part of you never left
Expressing that a part of the listener remains despite physical separation.
A piece of me, is that the rest
Wondering if what remains of the speaker is sufficient for the listener.
Is that the rest
Reiteration, questioning if the remnants are indeed enough.
Bitter love could never wait
Describing a love that was impatient and carried bitterness.
In the least it’s an escape
Suggesting that escaping through love might be the least harmful option.
I felt your love but not your pain
Acknowledging the speaker's awareness of the listener's love but not their pain.
You let love go, am I to blame
Questioning if the speaker is responsible for letting love slip away.
Am I to blame
Reiteration, pondering whether the speaker bears blame for lost love.
Was it really me that got to you
Repeating the initial question about the speaker's impact on the listener.
Or did you need a new city new view
Reiterating the idea of the listener seeking change in location and perspective.
How the hell did you expect to wait
Expressing confusion about how the listener expected to endure a difficult situation.
Been waiting on a sign 10 God damn days
Waiting for a sign for a prolonged period, emphasizing the frustration.
10 God damn days
Reiteration of the prolonged wait, emphasizing the frustration.
Believe me I could hide in here all night
Expressing a willingness to hide and stay in a certain state throughout the night.
I want it more than you thought I might
Asserting a strong desire, surpassing expectations the listener may have had.
Was it really me that got to you
Repeating the initial question regarding the speaker's impact on the listener.
Or did you need a new city new view
Reiterating the idea of the listener seeking change in location and perspective.
How the hell did you expect to wait
Expressing confusion about how the listener expected to endure a difficult situation.
Been waiting on a sign 10 God damn days
Reiteration of the prolonged wait for a sign, emphasizing the frustration.
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