Someday You Will Be Loved
Death Cab for Cutie Lyrics
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In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
The song captures the bittersweet experience of a man reflecting on the end of a relationship with a girl he knew in his youth. The lyrics are introspective, melancholic, and at times hopeful. The man acknowledges that he left the girl behind, but he is also aware that time has a way of healing all wounds. He believes that the girl he once loved will eventually find someone who will love her more than he did. The song implies that the end of their relationship was amicable since she won't remember him as anything more than a memory.
As the song goes on, it becomes clear that the man still cares for his former lover, and he genuinely wants her to be happy. He acknowledges that she will have bad moments throughout her life, but he places his trust in the fact that someday she will be loved by someone who will cherish her.
Overall, the lyrics are both reflective and hopeful, capturing the essence of a breakup while also acknowledging that time can heal our wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I once knew a girl
In my younger years, I had a relationship with a girl.
In the years of my youth
This happened during a time in my life when I was young and inexperienced.
With eyes like the summer
She had bright and beautiful eyes that reminded me of the warmth and vividness of the summer season.
All beauty and truth
She was not only physically attractive, but also honest and sincere in her words and actions.
In the mourning I fled
After our relationship ended, I left without saying goodbye, likely due to my own emotional pain and difficulty coping with the situation.
Left a note and it read
Before leaving, I wrote a message that conveyed my hope that she would eventually find love.
Someday you will be loved
I wanted to let her know that although I couldn't give her the love she deserved, I believed she would find happiness in the future.
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
While I may have had some sadness about ending the relationship, I couldn't deny the fact that it was necessary and ultimately for the best.
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
Over time, healing occurs and pain lessens, allowing people to move forward and give love another chance.
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
This metaphor represents the pain of heartbreak and the process of stitching oneself back together after falling apart emotionally.
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Repeatedly affirming that she will find love again in the future.
Like you never have known
Assuring her that the love she will experience in the future will be even greater than what she has already known.
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
My presence in her life will someday feel like a distant and unpleasant dream, fading over time as she moves on to happier relationships.
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
My memory will eventually blur and fade away, feeling like I was never even a part of her life.
You may feel alone
Acknowledging that the process of healing and finding new love can bring feelings of loneliness.
When you're falling asleep
Especially when alone at night, thoughts and feelings of loneliness may be most intense.
Every time tears roll down your cheek
Strong emotions such as sadness and grief may still arise, even as time passes and healing occurs.
But I know your heart belongs
Despite these difficult emotions, I believe that she will find the right person to give her the love she deserves.
To someone you've yet to meet
Reassuring her that even if she hasn't found love yet, the person she is meant to be with is out there.
Someday you will be loved
Once again affirming that she will find love again in the future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin D. Gibbard, Christopher Ryan Walla, Jason Patrick Mcgerr, Nicholas Scott Harmer
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TheUnholyCow
Lyrics:
I once knew a girl
In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
TheUnholyCow
Lyrics:
I once knew a girl
In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
Betty
Siq
Melanie Campbell
Selfish & cold.
Mars Violet
A girl broke up with me one time and quoted the lyrics of the chorus. Ten years later and I still think of her when I hear this song and I'm still not loved.
A
I love you
Laura Tude
There are many kinds of love
Dynamitejack
i feel you friend. keep doing you
Mars Violet
@Bunnychan Farabee Yep. I'm well aware.
Ryan Fowlow
One day god willing I hope everyone who reads this finds their soul mate and reach true happiness. It's hard being a positive but truly miserable lonely person. God bless you all.
Nor Abdul
do you live with your parents? lol