Lyrics
Hey there Delilah how have you been
Expressing a greeting to Delilah and inquiring about her well-being.
You out of school, but who are you with
Asking about Delilah's current companionship since she's no longer in school.
I thought you said that we were something
Recalling a previous commitment or understanding that they were something.
But instead of me you decided to choose him
Expressing disappointment that Delilah chose someone else over the speaker.
You know I miss you now that you're gone
Acknowledging a sense of loss and missing Delilah now that she's no longer present.
Played my heart my queen, guess I was your pawn
Feeling used or deceived in the relationship, where the speaker was just a pawn in Delilah's game.
Said from the start that you wasn't that far
Recalling a previous assertion that Delilah wasn't too far away.
Guess a thousand miles walking felt to far for you
Expressing that the effort of walking a thousand miles felt too far for Delilah.
Said this songs for you but I guess that i'm wrong now
Realizing that a song dedicated to Delilah might not be appropriate anymore.
Feelings hurt so deep that I don't wanna play guitar now
Feeling deep emotional pain, expressed by not wanting to play the guitar.
I saw the pictures in my head of you and I know that i'm wrong now, now, now
Seeing mental images of Delilah with someone else and admitting fault.
We got the hold world singing about you girl
Reflecting on the global impact of the relationship but acknowledging Delilah's absence.
But now you're gone
Confirming that Delilah is no longer part of the speaker's life.
Who's the other guy right now
Inquiring about the identity of the new person in Delilah's life.
I bet he makes you smile right now
Speculating that the new person makes Delilah happy.
When you took that oath to not find another
Referencing a commitment to not find another person, questioning if that commitment was broken.
Did you lose hope
Asking if Delilah has lost hope in the relationship.
Do you feel the way you did right now
Inquiring about Delilah's current emotional state.
Would you take my hand instead right now
Expressing a desire for Delilah to choose the speaker instead.
I came back to Times Square with you not there
Recalling a specific location (Times Square) where Delilah is absent, indicating a sense of abandonment.
I guess I took too long or you just don't care
Suggesting that Delilah either lost interest or the speaker's prolonged tours caused strain in the relationship.
Cause my tours were too long and the times got rough
Implying that the speaker's extended tours and challenging times led to difficulties in the relationship.
The crowd shouted our name and vowed our love
Describing a moment of fame and love, but it didn't prevent the relationship from falling apart.
I guess I didn't make it knees are shaking, aching
Expressing physical and emotional distress due to the failure of the relationship.
Million hearts are breaking told me if we didn't make it
Referring to the widespread impact of the breakup and the heartbreak experienced by many.
How could they and how can I answer, How can I answer
Pondering how to respond to questions about the relationship's failure.
Tell me how can I answer, how can I answer
Repeating the uncertainty about answering questions regarding the breakup.
I guess you had your moment when I was away
Reflecting on a missed opportunity or critical moment in the relationship when the speaker was away.
Was the fame really worth it
Questioning the value of fame in comparison to staying with Delilah.
I should have stayed
Expressing regret for not choosing to stay with Delilah despite the challenges.
Would've thrown it all away for you
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice fame for the sake of the relationship.
Hey there Delilah how have you been
Repeating the initial greeting and inquiring again about Delilah's well-being.
You know I miss you but who are you with
Reiterating the feeling of missing Delilah and asking about her current company.
I thought you said that we was something
Recalling the previous assertion that there was a meaningful connection between the speaker and Delilah.
Hey there Delilah how have you been
Repeating the greeting and expressing a longing for Delilah.
You're out of school but who are you with
Noting Delilah's absence from school and seeking information about her current companionship.
I thought you said that we were something
Reiterating the belief that there was a significant connection between the speaker and Delilah.
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Expressing disappointment and regret that Delilah chose someone else over the speaker.
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-But instead of me you decided to choose him
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