I Told You So
Ace Enders Lyrics
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But nobody's home
So I drive out to meet you
Now everyone knows
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
And I'm falling down
I ask the neighbors if they've seen you
They say that you're gone
You left your car in the driveway
And your coat by the door
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love again
La da da da....
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love again
I say that I need you
Now everyone knows
The first verse of Ace Enders's song I Told You So paints a picture of a heartbreaking situation where he has flown out to see his loved one, but finds nobody at home. He then drives out to meet them, perhaps at their workplace or another location, only to find out that their absence is a sign of a more significant problem. The second verse gets more descriptive as he asks neighbors if they have seen his loved one, only to find out that they have packed up and left, leaving their car in the driveway and their coat by the door. During this turmoil, the reactions of those around him make it clear that this outcome was not surprising, as they call him out, screaming, "I told you so!".
The lyrics deal with themes of love and loss, desperation, and the backlash of public scrutiny and judgment. The singer is going through a deeply emotional and vulnerable time, having lost their loved one, and perhaps struggling with the realization that they might have seen it coming. The lines "And they call me out, screaming, 'I told you so!'" suggest that the singer may have been warned or advised against this relationship, and now faces criticism for failing to heed that warning. The final line, "I say that I need you, Now everyone knows," underscores the pain of having lost something very important and personal and then having it exposed to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I fly out to see you
I took a flight to meet you.
But nobody's home
You are not home.
So I drive out to meet you
I drove to where you are.
Now everyone knows
It is now public knowledge.
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
People are criticizing me for my decisions and saying they knew it was a bad idea.
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love again
I am emotionally devastated because I lost the person I loved once again.
I ask the neighbors if they've seen you
I spoke with the neighbors to find out if they have seen you recently.
They say that you're gone
They informed me that you are not here anymore.
You left your car in the driveway
And your coat by the door
Your car is in the driveway, and your coat is by the door, indicating that you left in a hurry.
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love again
The gravity of my loss is causing me to collapse emotionally.
La da da da....
Vocalizations expressing a sense of loss and sadness.
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
People are constantly reminding me that they warned me this could happen.
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love
The realization that I lost you is causing me to collapse emotionally.
And they call me out,
Screaming, "I told you so!"
People continue to criticize me for my decision.
And I'm falling down
Knowing I lost my love again
The pain of losing you is a recurring tragedy.
I say that I need you
I am expressing my unequivocal need for you.
Now everyone knows
My declaration is now public knowledge.
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MallRatMeg
i love this song i wish this video would be more popular
June Shump
@wefalloutlikekids1 agreed. I love new bands...`cuz most bands once they get popular at all seem to lose something precious...something like a part of the artistic freedom they had starting out.
Isaiah Arana muisc
still listening
OxfordDA98
@TheLiveatnight nah, not a badass, just a fruggin BEAST! love you arty!
urlifesux
check out this new band! type in: seasons change, people don't - Sleeping til summer
Lauren R
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