Lyrics
Forget about the things she did
Reflecting on forgetting past actions or mistakes made by someone.
Her careless ways, her secrets hid
Acknowledging the person's careless behavior and hidden secrets.
Well now you're free, no worse for wear
Expressing the freedom gained after overcoming the negative impact of the past.
To find someone who really cares
Encouraging the idea of finding genuine care in a new relationship.
Oh all of that'll feel right, oh that'll feel right
Anticipating that the new beginning will feel right and comforting.
They tell me now, and it might be true
Others suggest the freedom might be true, but the singer can't stop thinking about the past.
But I just can't keep my mind off you
Expressing difficulty in diverting thoughts from the past and the person associated with it.
The tender trust, my hopes betrayed
Reflecting on a broken trust and betrayed hopes.
Withered like an old bouquet
Comparing the withering of trust to the decay of an old bouquet.
You and I suffered the way that young lovers will
Shared suffering in the manner typical of young lovers.
Oughta now spent up on how I need you still
Reflecting on the importance of the past experiences and the lingering need for the person.
Only now you're really moving on
Observing the other person moving on from the past relationship.
Funny how you've already moved on
Highlighting the irony that the person seems to have moved on quickly.
Captive by what could've been
Feeling trapped by thoughts of what could have been in the past.
Looking for a window in
Searching for a way to move forward, possibly symbolized by looking for a window.
Its enough to break your brittle heart
Describing the emotional impact of reminiscing, suggesting vulnerability.
But you didn't want to take part
The person chose not to be involved in the emotional experience.
All happiness is sad
Reflecting on the bittersweet nature of happiness, implying a sense of sadness.
All happiness is sad
Repeating the idea that all happiness carries an inherent sadness.
I need you now
Expressing a current need for the person despite the challenging emotions.
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