This Way
Alex Nelson Lyrics


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the last time that we spoke had a bitter end
we said some things we didn't mean to say
but you broke down and i refused to beg
two stubborn hearts just don't win in the end

well if you want it to be this way
then i'll just say I'm sorry
for every mistake that i think i made
but if there could be a way
to start over with this story
then i would start re-writing it today

all hearts heal with time is what they say
but there's nothing left of mine, you took away
and i learned everything you said in the end
was just a lie to get into my head

but if you want it to be this way
then i'll just say I'm sorry
for every mistake that i think i made

but if there could be a way
to start over with this story
then i would start re-writing it today

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so if you want it to be this way
then i'll just say I'm sorry
for every mistake that i think i made
but if there could be a way
to start over with this story
then i would start re-writing it today

so if you want it to be this way




then i'll just say I'm sorry
for every mistake that i think i made

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alex Nelson's song "This Way" convey the emotions of a person who had a fallout with someone they deeply cared about. The chorus shows an attempt to reconcile and start anew, which is hindered by the hurt caused by the previous argument. The regret of both parties is evident, as they had lashed out in a moment of weakness, resulting in them parting ways.


The first verse portrays the aftermath of the argument where both parties said hurtful things to each other, but the singer refuses to beg for reconciliation. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer acknowledging their broken heart, and the pain inflicted by the deception of the other person. The song concludes with the chorus, where the singer expresses a willingness to apologize for their mistakes and try to rekindle the relationship.


Overall, "This Way" is a song that speaks to many who have experienced the pain of a broken relationship, offering a glimpse of hope that reconciliation is possible, even after the most bitter and hurtful of arguments.


Line by Line Meaning

the last time that we spoke had a bitter end
Our last conversation didn't end well and had a negative impact on our relationship.


we said some things we didn't mean to say
During that conversation, we made some hurtful remarks that we didn't actually believe.


but you broke down and i refused to beg
You became emotional and upset, but I didn't want to lower myself by begging for forgiveness.


two stubborn hearts just don't win in the end
Our unwillingness to compromise and forgive each other will ultimately lead to failure.


well if you want it to be this way
If you're content with our current state of estrangement,


then i'll just say I'm sorry
I'm willing to apologize for my part in our conflict.


for every mistake that i think i made
I'm willing to take responsibility for any errors in judgment or behavior that contributed to our disagreement.


but if there could be a way
However, if there's any chance that we could repair our relationship,


to start over with this story
If we could wipe the slate clean and start fresh,


then i would start re-writing it today
I would take action immediately to heal our bond and build a better future together.


all hearts heal with time is what they say
The popular belief is that time heals all wounds and mends all broken hearts.


but there's nothing left of mine, you took away
However, in my case, my heart is irreparably damaged because of your actions.


and i learned everything you said in the end
I discovered that everything you told me during our last conversation was false and manipulative.


was just a lie to get into my head
Your words were meant to deceive me or gain power over me.




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