That's What You Told Me
Yearning Echoes: Love's Promise and Betrayal in 'That's What You Told Me'
Lyrics
I'm all alone
I feel isolated and lonely
Watching the phone
I'm waiting for your call
But you're never at home
You're frequently absent
And I'm feeling kind of lonely
I'm experiencing a sense of emptiness
Are you feeling kind of lonely
Wondering if you're also lonely
You're having the time
You're enjoying yourself
Of your life
Having a great time
Meeting new guys
Meeting new people
Do you remember what you told me
Recalling past conversations
Cuz I remember what you told me
Acknowledging your previous statements
I don't want to live without you
Expressing the desire not to live without you
That's what you told me
Reflecting on your assurance
Was that just a story
Questioning if it was genuine
I'm out on the couch
Being alone, upset, and pouring a drink
Pouring one out
Pouring out emotions
Crying my heart out
Crying intensely
And I'm feeling kind of lonely
Feeling lonely and questioning your feelings
Don't you feel kind of lonely
Asking if you're also lonely
You're out on the town
You're enjoying the nightlife
Acting out
Behaving recklessly
And you're being too loud
Being too loud and careless
Do you remember what you told me
Recalling previous conversations with doubt
I guess nothing is holy
Suggesting a loss of sacredness
I don't want to give up on you
Expressing reluctance to give up
That's what you told me
Recalling assurance not to give up
Were you being kinda phony
Questioning the sincerity of your words
I don't wanna give up
Reiterating the unwillingness to give up
I don't wanna give up
Emphasizing determination
I don't wanna give up
Stating the commitment to love
On our love
Underscoring commitment to the relationship
That's what you told me
Repeating your previous assurance
Yeah that's what you told me
Reiterating what was previously stated
You're saying I'm weak
Responding to accusations of weakness
Why you speaking on me
Questioning the reasons for criticism
Why you being so mean
Perceiving unkindness in your actions
Remember when I'd hold you
Recalling moments of intimacy and connection
Or was that just the old you
Doubting if those moments were authentic
Now you're posting your brunch
Observing your social media activities
And posing real drunk
Noticing excessive behavior
Girl you're doing too much
Expressing disapproval of your actions
Do you remember what you told me
Recalling past conversations with doubt
Cuz I remember what you told me
Emphasizing the retention of memories
I don't want to live without you
Reiterating the reluctance to live without you
I don't want to give up on you
Reaffirming commitment to the relationship
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