Lyrics
We're standing face to face in the same room
We are physically present, facing each other in the same room.
And it's like I'm staring right past you
Despite being in the same space, it feels like I'm not truly seeing or acknowledging you.
I'm listening to the same songs we used to
I am listening to songs that remind me of our past together.
But they don't even sound right without you
These familiar songs don't feel right without your presence.
How could I have missed what you was going through
I failed to recognize the challenges you were facing.
I promise that I never meant to hurt you
I genuinely didn't intend to cause you pain.
I don't know what I'm gon' do without you
I am unsure about how to cope or move forward without you.
These are things I didn't understand til' you were gone and I'm alone
I now understand certain things only after you've left and I am alone.
And I'm holding on to cards I should've used all along, not this song
I regret not utilizing opportunities or resources that could have helped our relationship.
That's why my last resort is falling short
I feel like my last attempt to salvage the situation is falling short.
And baby I know I was wrong
I acknowledge my mistakes and wrongdoing.
That's why I'm pulling all the stops for you
I am making a significant effort to make amends.
I swear I never knew just what it'd do til' you withdrew the me from you
I didn't fully comprehend the impact until you distanced yourself from me.
I didn't know, I never knew
I was unaware of the consequences, and I never knew.
Damn it babe I'm desperate, I think I've learned my lesson
Expressing desperation and realization of a valuable lesson learned.
I finally understand my wrongs (wrongs)
I now understand and acknowledge my past mistakes.
Instead of pulling my punches, I should've went through it like the man you want
I should have faced challenges head-on, demonstrating the qualities you desired.
Hardest part about letting this story end is knowing I might never see my friend again
The difficulty lies in accepting the end of our story, possibly losing a cherished friendship.
And if it's this life or the next
Contemplating life after separation, listing emotions experienced post-breakup.
These are a list of things that I never felt til' you were gone and I'm alone
Realizing emotions and regrets that only surfaced after you were no longer present.
And I'm holding on to cards I should've used all along, not this song
Regretting not using available options or solutions before resorting to desperate measures.
That's why my last resort is falling short
Feeling like the last attempt to salvage the relationship is not sufficient.
And baby I know I was wrong
Acknowledging and apologizing for past mistakes.
That's why I'm pulling all the stops for you
Making an earnest effort to mend the relationship.
I swear I never knew just what it'd do til' you withdrew the me from you
Realizing the impact only after experiencing separation.
I didn't know, I never knew
Expressing ignorance and lack of awareness regarding the consequences.
Is it too late, some things that I can say, down to my last breathe
Questioning if it's too late to rectify the situation and expressing a desire to say the right things.
Is there an inch that I can take or is it just a waste because there's nothing left
Wondering if there's any opportunity left or if it's futile because everything has been said and done.
Is the door closed as far as it can go or is it still cracked?
Questioning the status of the relationship—whether there's a chance for reconciliation or if it's irreparable.
Now I got to live with knowing if I had did just what you said
Regretting not following advice or taking certain actions that could have preserved the relationship.
Then I would still have you here
If only I had followed your guidance, our relationship might still be intact.
You wouldn't be gone now I'm alone
Expressing loneliness and regret after your departure.
And I'm holding on to cards I should've used all along, not this song
Clutching onto missed opportunities, realizing the inappropriateness of relying on a song for communication.
That's why my last resort is falling short
Feeling that desperate measures are insufficient to salvage the relationship.
And baby I know I was wrong
Acknowledging and apologizing for past mistakes once again.
That's why I'm pulling all the stops for you
Putting forth maximum effort to win back the person.
I swear I never knew just what it'd do til' you withdrew the me from you
Realizing the consequences of actions only after the person has distanced themselves.
I didn't know, I never knew
Expressing ignorance and lack of awareness once again.
I never knew
An overarching statement emphasizing the lack of knowledge and understanding.
I never knew
Reiterating the theme of not knowing or understanding the consequences until it's too late.
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