The lead track She Said unleashes the punch-in-the-gut of realization that “it’s over” and explores the absurdity of a last kiss and the struggle to keep composure until you can be alone to fall apart. From Mistake on through the entire CD all the songs make strong points, leaving no facet of the phases and faces of a break-up unexamined all while managing to beg the obvious question of why you wouldn’t want the person who has your heart to really know it in the moment it matters most.
From disbelief, shock, despair, acceptance, grief and longing , the prismatic spectrum of love had, lost, and better left behind are showcased and you’ll soon find yourself strumming along with Alex’s ‘Everyman’ journey; each melody stringing a story, taking you deeper into his pain and your own. After the dust settles and you collect the pieces of yourself, you’ll have the CD’s bonus eleven track mirror of instrumentals to reflect on as you try to move into the meantime of life-after -relationship.
With a stellar sense of humor fatefully paired with a lightning-fast wit, both onstage and off, Alex Nelson gets to the bottom of the human heart with all he says and does. His lyrics strip a person down to the soul to reveal a most universally undeniable factor: we all tend to think too much and hold back when we shouldn’t.
This Way
Alex Nelson Lyrics
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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
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
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.
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.