Time Machine
Regret's Echo: Building a Time Machine to Mend Love's Mistakes
Lyrics
The way you wrapped your arms around me
The speaker reflects on a moment when their partner embraced them.
You knew that something was wrong
It is suggested that the partner sensed something was amiss or troubling.
I was never really there for you
The speaker acknowledges their lack of presence or support for the partner.
You were there for me all along
Despite the speaker's shortcomings, the partner remained supportive throughout.
Why was I such a moron?
The speaker expresses regret for their foolish actions.
How did I not see what was goin' on?
The speaker questions their inability to perceive what was happening in the relationship.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
The speaker desires a time machine to revisit the past and correct their mistakes.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
The repetition emphasizes the strong desire to undo past errors.
You always knew how to pick me up
The partner consistently provided emotional support and uplifted the speaker.
You would never let me fall
The partner prevented the speaker from experiencing a downfall.
But when you were down and out
However, when the partner needed support, the speaker failed to provide strength.
I gave you no strength at all
The speaker recognizes their failure to be there for the partner during tough times.
I should have given you all of my love
Expressing remorse, the speaker believes they should have given their partner more love.
But my chances now, I've used up
The speaker acknowledges that opportunities for redemption are now exhausted.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
Reiteration of the desire for a time machine to rectify past mistakes.
All of those times that you wanted to dance
Recollection of times when the partner wanted to dance, highlighting missed opportunities.
I stood against the wall, hands in the pockets of my pants
The speaker describes their passive stance while the partner sought enjoyment.
I'd give anything to ask for your hand from your father
The speaker expresses a willingness to change the past by seeking approval from the partner's father.
But now you've got no more love left to offer
Regret is expressed over the partner's depleted capacity to offer love due to the speaker's actions.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
Repetition of the desire for a time machine, emphasizing the intensity of the wish.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
Continued emphasis on the desire to go back in time and correct all mistakes.
Build me a time machine I'll go back and fix it all
Further emphasis on the plea for a time machine to fix past errors.
You were the love of my life and I never even let you know
The speaker acknowledges the partner as the love of their life and regrets not expressing this.
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