Love for Granted
Phoenix Lyrics
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Loud enough to hold on
I think about the time we wasted
I think about the years to come
It's getting late and I can't call
It's getting late to face it all
I think about the time we wasted
My loneliness has slowly grown
I told you not to cross the line
& leave me with your love for granted
The letters from your broken heart
I think I might have lost them somewhere
Don't tell me 'bout your lies
Don't tell me 'bout your secrets
My love is easy
You are everything I need
Now your love is gone
I want it safe & guaranteed
Life is such a fine line
Looking at the bright line
I think about the time we wasted
For someday I'll be coming too
Tonight is dying on its own
& now I got your love for granted
It doesn't matter right or wrong
As long as you are hiding somewhere
Don't tell me 'bout your lies
Don't tell me 'bout your secrets
Even though we've said it all
I would never let us fall with you
Hang on to a little chance, you bet I'm in
If it is for better
I would never miss the call, it's true
Hang on to a little chance, you bet I'm in
The song Love For Granted by Phoenix is a melancholic take on lost love and the regret that follows it. The lyrics highlight the nostalgia for a love that was taken for granted, forcing the singer to confront the reality of their situation. The opening lines "These days are gone, loud enough to hold on" set the tone for the contemplative mood of the song, as the singer reflects on the time they spent with their lover. They think about the wasted years and the time that has gone by. The regret is palpable in lines like "I think about the time we wasted, my loneliness has slowly grown". The singer tries to call their lover, but it's too late to make things right. The lyrics "it's getting late and I can't call, it's getting late to face it all" express the desperation and frustration of a love that has slipped away.
The singer regrets taking their lover's love for granted, leaving the relationship in ruins. The phrase "leave me with your love for granted" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the pain caused by this mistake. The lines "The letters from your broken heart, I think I might have lost them somewhere" suggest that the singer may have even contributed to their lover's pain, adding to their feelings of guilt.
Despite the regret, the singer still holds on to hope for their relationship, as evidenced in lines like "Hang on to a little chance, you bet I'm in." The song ends on a cautiously optimistic note, suggesting that the singer is willing to work on repairing their relationship.
Overall, Love For Granted is a poignant reminder of the fragility of love and the importance of cherishing it while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
These days are gone
The past has come and gone
Loud enough to hold on
Trying to hold onto the past
I think about the time we wasted
Regret about not making the most of the past
I think about the years to come
Thoughts about the future
It's getting late and I can't call
Time is running out to make amends
It's getting late to face it all
Time is running out to face reality
My loneliness has slowly grown
Feeling increasingly alone
I told you not to cross the line
Setting boundaries and expectations
& leave me with your love for granted
Taking each other for granted and not fully appreciating love
The letters from your broken heart
Memories of heartbreak and pain
I think I might have lost them somewhere
Memories fading and losing importance
Don't tell me 'bout your lies
Not wanting to hear any more lies
Don't tell me 'bout your secrets
Not wanting to hear any more secrets
My love is easy
Love comes easily
You are everything I need
You are essential to my happiness
Now your love is gone
Love lost and missing
I want it safe & guaranteed
Wanting love to be secure and certain
Life is such a fine line
Life is delicate and tricky
Looking at the bright line
Focusing on the positives
For someday I'll be coming too
Thinking about the future again
Tonight is dying on its own
The night is ending and everything is fading
& now I got your love for granted
Taking love for granted now that it's lost
It doesn't matter right or wrong
Right and wrong no longer matter
As long as you are hiding somewhere
As long as there is still some hope
Even though we've said it all
Even after everything has been said
I would never let us fall with you
Determined to keep the relationship going
Hang on to a little chance, you bet I'm in
Holding onto hope and willing to fight for love
If it is for better
Wanting things to improve
I would never miss the call, it's true
Will always answer the call to love
Hang on to a little chance, you bet I'm in
Holding onto hope and willing to fight for love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET
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https://www.facebook.com/TranssylvaniaPhoenixOficial/ that's the band, actually, the romanian one ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transsylvania_Phoenix ... it's name is actually just Phoenix, please see their page