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I Would Be Sad
The Avett Brothers Lyrics


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I would be sad because you left me all alone
I would be sad because the lies that you had told
I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore
I would be sad because the love I had before

I meant what I said when I said I would settle down with you
Although I know it's not something that you were asking me to do
And I know we are young but we won't always be, so marry me
Let's not be that predictable young couple changing, moving on
But I can tell by watching you that theres no chance of pushing through
The odds are so against us; you know most young love it ends like this

I would be sad because you left me all alone
I would be sad because the lies that you had told
I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore
I would be sad for all the love I had before

I meant what I said when I said I would rearrange my plans and change for you
You know me, I've always been the kind with easy confidence
Confident enough to honestly believe that nothing out there stopping me
Especially not someone who's not loving me
Now listen here I told you I could live on with out loving you
I was bluffing then, but it seems that just might have been the truth
Well my dad told me, "One day son, this girl will think of what she's done
And hurting you will be the first of many more regrets to come"
And he said, "If she doesn't call, then it's her fault and it's her loss"
I say, "It's not that simple see, but then again it just may be"

I would be sad because you left me all alone
I would be sad for the lies that you had told
I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adored
I would be sad for all the love I had before
I would be sad for all the love I had before

Overall Meaning

In "I Would Be Sad" by The Avett Brothers, the singer conveys their emotions about being left by a girl they love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of sadness and regret. The singer acknowledges that they would feel sad for many reasons if the girl they adore left them. The reasons include the fact that the girl lied to them, the singer would be left alone, and they would no longer have the love that they cherished before.


The singer confesses that they were willing to settle down with the girl they love, even though she never really asked for a commitment. The singer recognises that they were young and unprepared for the challenges of a serious relationship. They pleaded with the girl to marry them and not be like other youthful couples who change and move on. However, the singer accepts that their love relationship was not strong enough to withstand the odds that were against them.


The song explores the theme of lost love and broken relationships. It conveys a sense of desperation and disappointment in the face of unreciprocated love. The song expresses the anguish and sadness that people feel when their significant others leave them. "I Would Be Sad" is a melancholic and hauntingly beautiful song about heartbreak, but the relatability of the lyrics are universally acknowledged.


Line by Line Meaning

I would be sad because you left me all alone
I would feel distressed and unhappy if you abandon me and leave me with nobody around.


I would be sad because the lies that you had told
I would experience sorrow because of the falsehoods you had spoken and the subsequent misconduct you had engaged in.


I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore
I would be melancholy for being deserted by a girl I have strong feelings for and hold in high regard.


I would be sad for all the love I had before
I would feel sadness for all the affection I had given in the past that now seems wasted because it was not reciprocated.


I meant what I said when I said I would settle down with you
When I spoke about wanting to settle down with you, I was genuine and truly meant what I said.


Although I know it's not something that you were asking me to do
I understand that you were not necessarily looking for that level of commitment from me.


And I know we are young but we won't always be, so marry me
Even though we are young, we won't be forever, so let's get married and start our lives together now.


Let's not be that predictable young couple changing, moving on
Let's not be a stereotypical young couple who constantly change and move on from one relationship to the next.


But I can tell by watching you that theres no chance of pushing through
From observing you, I can see that there is no hope of overcoming our differences and making it work.


The odds are so against us; you know most young love it ends like this
It's highly improbable that we will be able to defy the odds against our relationship succeeding, as most young love stories end in failure.


I meant what I said when I said I would rearrange my plans and change for you
When I said that I would adjust my plans and transform myself for you, I honestly meant those words.


You know me, I've always been the kind with easy confidence
You are aware that I possess self-assurance that comes naturally to me.


Confident enough to honestly believe that nothing out there stopping me
My confidence in myself is so strong that I genuinely believe that I am capable of overcoming any obstacles that come my way.


Especially not someone who's not loving me
Particularly not a person who doesn't have romantic feelings for me.


Now listen here I told you I could live on with out loving you
Previously, I had made you believe that I could survive without loving you, but it appears that may have been untrue.


I was bluffing then, but it seems that just might have been the truth
I was not being honest before, but it now appears that what I said may have been more truthful than I realized.


Well my dad told me, "One day son, this girl will think of what she's done
My father said to me, "One day, my son, this girl will regret the way she treated you.


And hurting you will be the first of many more regrets to come"
Causing you pain will be the beginning of a string of regrets she will have throughout her life.


And he said, "If she doesn't call, then it's her fault and it's her loss"
He also stated, "If she chooses not to reach out, it will be her mistake and she will be the one to miss out.


I say, "It's not that simple see, but then again it just may be"
I respond by saying, "It's not as straightforward as you might think, but then again, perhaps it is."




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Robert Crawford, Scott Avett, Timothy Avett

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