Every Time You Go
♫ Ellie Goulding Lyrics

Every time you go
The singer is acknowledging that every time the person they care about leaves, it is difficult for them.

It starts with a picture
Their relationship started with a photo, something that captured a moment that brought them happiness and love.

And it sits in your frame
The picture is displayed in the person's home, reminding them of the love they share with the singer.

And we part with a letter
When the person leaves, the singer and the person exchange letters, perhaps as a way to maintain their connection while they are separated.

And it ends in my name
The letter ends with the singer's name, a reminder that they are the ones the person cares about deeply.

It starts with forever
The singer feels like their love will last forever, a feeling that motivates and drives them.

And it ends with a touch
The singer wants to be physically close with the person they care about, believing that touch is a powerful expression of love and connection.

And I know that you're clever
The person they care about is smart and capable, and the singer admires that about them.

And I don't ask for much oh
The singer doesn't require a lot from the person they care about, just their love and commitment.

Maybe we forgot all the things we are
Perhaps their relationship has changed over time, and they've lost sight of the reasons they fell in love and what they mean to each other.

When we are together
When they are physically with each other, they feel like they can recapture the love they once shared.

You said I'm arresting
The person they care about called the singer captivating, perhaps because of their personality or the way they look.

You said I had heat
The person they care about found the singer attractive and passionate, a source of warmth and excitement.

I really thought that we would go further
The singer believed that their relationship would continue to grow, but now they aren't so sure.

The second time we'd meet
When they first met, there was an instant connection, and the singer hoped that if they met again, their love would be even stronger.

'Cause I'm tired of trying to keep you
The singer is exhausted from feeling like they have to work to maintain the person's interest and attention.

All I want to do is sleep
All the singer wants is to rest and be free from the struggles of their relationship.

But perhaps when I'm sleeping
While the singer is sleeping, things may change or resolve themselves without their direct involvement.

You'll get back on your feet
The person they care about will find their own strength again and be able to navigate their own emotions and decisions.

Wake me up
The singer is asking to be woken up, to be reminded of reality and given a sense of direction.

Stop my fall
The singer is asking for the person to stop them from falling further into emotional turmoil and pain.

Tape me up
The singer wants to be held and comforted by the person, to be physically reassured of their love and commitment.

Then break me up
The singer realizes that this reliance on the person may only lead to more heartbreak and pain, and ultimately they may need to end the relationship for their own well-being.

Ever so gently
If the relationship must end, the singer hopes it can be done with compassion and kindness.

When I'm at my weakest
The singer needs the person to be there for them when they feel most vulnerable and fragile.

It's not so hard
The singer wants to believe that ending the relationship will be simple and painless, but they know it won't be.

I run out to meet you
The singer rushes to be with the person they care about, even if they know it may be difficult or painful.

When I knew the storm had come
The singer anticipates that there will be trouble or conflict in their relationship.

And I felt the rain on your face
The singer sees that the person is affected by the storm and knows they are struggling due to the conditions of their relationship.

And the damage you have done
The person has hurt the singer, and the relationship has caused significant emotional pain and turmoil.

And I know what you're thinking
The singer has a sense of the person's thoughts and intentions, even if they haven't been communicated directly.

It will never be the end
The singer feels like the relationship will never truly end, even if it causes them pain and difficulty.

And when the storm is over
The singer hopes that the difficulties they are facing in their relationship will eventually pass.

You won't see me again
For the sake of their own emotional well-being, the singer may need to walk away from the relationship and not return.

Do know all the regrets I paid
The singer has many regrets related to their relationship with the person, perhaps feeling like they've invested too much of themselves for too little return.

For all the times I saved we were together
The singer believes that their relationship had many good moments and times when they saved the relationship from falling apart. They are appreciative of these moments but also regretful of the cost they paid in the end.

Maybe we forgot, are we awake, or not?
The singer wonders if they and the person are truly present in their relationship, or if they've lost sight of the reality of their love for each other.