Lyrics
Yeah, ooh
Expressing agreement or affirmation.
Don't try to forget me, I wanna be in your life
Asking not to be forgotten and expressing a desire to remain a part of someone's life.
I wanna keep you but you think you're wastin' time
Expressing a desire to maintain the relationship, but the other person feels it's a waste of time.
You're gonna miss me when I won't be there tonight
Suggesting that the person will be missed when they are not present tonight.
I trust in your decision, I know you can do what's right
Expressing confidence in the other person's decision-making ability and trusting them to do what is right.
Yeah, yeah, I know I could be a dog
Acknowledging a potential flaw in oneself, possibly in the context of the relationship.
I didn't return your calls
Admitting to not returning calls, acknowledging a past mistake.
So I commend you for puttin' up with me
Commending the other person for putting up with the speaker despite their flaws.
You and I been through it all
Reflecting on shared experiences and challenges in the relationship.
Girl, you paid the cost
Noting that the person has paid a cost, possibly indicating sacrifices made for the relationship.
So why'd you choose right now to up and leave?
Questioning the timing of the other person's decision to leave, considering the past challenges.
(Don't try to forget me)
Repeating the plea not to forget the speaker.
Don't try to forget me, I wanna be in your life (oh)
Reiterating the desire to be remembered and to remain a part of the other person's life.
I wanna keep you but you think you're wastin' time
Expressing the wish to keep the person, but acknowledging their perception of wasted time.
You're gonna miss me when I won't be there tonight
Predicting that the other person will miss the speaker when they are not present tonight.
I trust in your decision, I know you can do what's right
Reaffirming trust in the other person's decision-making abilities.
Don't try to forget me, I wanna be in your life (oh)
Repeating the desire to be remembered and to play a role in the other person's life.
I wanna keep you but you think you're wastin' time
Expressing the wish to retain the person, despite their perception of wasting time.
You're gonna miss me when I won't be there tonight
Anticipating that the other person will miss the speaker when they are not present tonight.
I trust in your decision, I know you can do what's right
Reiterating confidence in the other person's ability to make the right decisions.
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