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Reconsider
Cafuné Lyrics
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Throw in their faces all the offers I refused
You hurt me I let it stand
And then you try to hold my hand
Our plans, they don't fill the space
And I don't, don't wanna wait
I don't want to anymore
No I won't, I won't, I won't
I don't know who's keeping score
So I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't
I'm leaving and keeping my sanity for myself
We wish you the best, might as well
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
And like yourself I'm prone to bruise
I don't wanna spend all my time
Living a life I didn't choose
Give a smile, let it slide
Go find somewhere to hide
Lose my mind, yeah I might
But I'm biding my time
Catch my breath it's over
But I feel the same
I don't want to anymore
No I won't, I won't, I won't
I don't know who's keeping score
So I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't
I'm leaving and keeping my sanity for myself
We wish you the best, might as well
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
That I'd rather be alone
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
The lyrics of Cafuné's song Reconsider express a sense of independence and self-discovery. The opening lines "I'm ripping it like I've been let loose, throw in their faces all the offers I refused" suggest a feeling of liberation as the singer rejects opportunities that don't align with their values or desires. The next lines reveal a past relationship that caused hurt but was still held onto until the attempted reconciliatory gesture of holding hands. The singer rejects this and suggests that their plans did not fill the space, indicating that they see a future for themselves that is not with this person. The repetition of “I don't want to anymore, no I won't, I won't, I won't, I don't know who's keeping score, so I don't, I don't, I don't, I'd rather be alone, I really should have known” serves as a reminder that the singer is committed to their decision to move on and find their own way even if it means being alone.
The second verse starts with "And like yourself I'm prone to bruise" revealing that the singer is not immune to pain and hurt but is determined not to stay trapped in it. They express the desire to live a life that they choose and not waste their time on things that do not contribute to their growth. The lines "Give a smile, let it slide, Go find somewhere to hide, Lose my mind, yeah I might, But I'm biding my time" indicate that the singer is willing to deal with the challenges that come with their decision, but they are being strategic and patient about it. The repeated chorus emphasizes again that the singer is leaving to keep their sanity and that they should have known better than to stay in the situation.
Overall, the song Reconsider is about taking control of one's life and being okay with the idea of being alone, rather than sticking to something that is not contributing to one's growth or making them happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ripping it like I've been let loose
I am expressing myself freely, without any constraints or limitations.
Throw in their faces all the offers I refused
I am proving to those who didn't support me that I made the right decisions by rejecting their offers.
You hurt me I let it stand
You caused me pain, but I didn't confront you about it, I just allowed it to continue.
And then you try to hold my hand
After everything you put me through, you have the audacity to try and comfort me.
Our plans, they don't fill the space
The things we had planned together do not bring any satisfaction or fulfillment to my life.
And I don't, don't wanna wait
I don't have the patience to wait for things to change or get better.
I don't want to anymore
No I won't, I won't, I won't
I don't know who's keeping score
So I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't
I'm leaving and keeping my sanity for myself
We wish you the best, might as well
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
I am done with this relationship, I am leaving and taking care of myself. I don't care who's right or wrong, I just want to move on. I'd rather be by myself than in a toxic relationship that's not worth the effort.
And like yourself I'm prone to bruise
Just like you, I am sensitive and can be easily hurt.
I don't wanna spend all my time
Living a life I didn't choose
I don't want to waste my time and energy living a life that I didn't plan for myself or that doesn't align with my values.
Give a smile, let it slide
Go find somewhere to hide
I will pretend that everything is okay and avoid confrontation, but I will also distance myself from you.
Lose my mind, yeah I might
But I'm biding my time
Catch my breath it's over
But I feel the same
I may struggle to cope with the aftermath of this breakup, but I am willing to take the time to recover. Although the relationship is over, my feelings remain unchanged.
That I'd rather be alone
I'd rather be alone
I really should have known
I realize now that I am better off alone and should have ended this relationship sooner.
Writer(s): Noah Yoo
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.