Consolation Prize
Alicia Witt Lyrics
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I wonder how you′ve been in all this time
I wonder if you ever came around to
What went down and
Once in awhile i think of all the life we spent together
And i don't even know your number anymore
Looking back at all your quiet desperation
Isn't it nice to know that you're not my consolation prize
Doesn′t it feel like freedom breathin in and out now
Isn′t it good to see all the love in someone else's eyes
Doesn′t it all make sense that you're better off without me
Oh, oh, whoa
Oh, oh... whoa
I wonder if you kept the painting that i gave you
Pretty sure she made you throw it out
That sucks i would have loved to have it back
I only brought it home for you because i loved it
All revisionary history aside i loved you too
So why am i the bad guy in your estimation
For being brave enough to say what we we both knew
Isn′t it nice to know that you're not my consolation prize
Doesn′t it feel like freedom breathin in and out now
Isn't it good to see all the love in someone else's eyes
Doesn′t it all make sense that you′re better off without me
Oh, oh, whoa
Oh, oh... whoa
No grand intention
No pain to mention
Just too many days that fade to blue
And look how it came out perfect
For better would have been for worse if
I'd have been the one to settle down that walk with you
Isn′t it nice to know that you're not my consolation prize
Doesn′t it feel like freedom breathin in and out now
Isn't it good to see all the love in someone else′s eyes
Doesn't it all make sense that you're better off without me
Oh, oh, whoa
Oh, oh... whoa
In Alicia Witt's song Consolation Prize, the lyrics reflect on a past relationship and the singer's current feelings towards their ex-partner. The singer is reflecting on past memories with their ex and wondering if they ever truly understood what went wrong between them. Despite the reminiscing, the singer acknowledges the freedom that comes with moving on and not being stuck in a relationship that wasn't right. They also point out that their ex is not a consolation prize and they are happy to see love in someone else's eyes.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that it's nice to know that the ex is not a consolation prize and that it feels good to breathe in freedom. The lyrics convey a sense of self-awareness and emotional maturity, as the singer recognizes their own faults and acknowledges the other person's humanity. The song's reflective and introspective tone complement the singer's powerful vocals, conveying a sense of longing paired with relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then
Sometimes I think of you
I wonder how you've been in all this time
I wonder how you're doing now after all this time
I wonder if you ever came around to what went down
I wonder if you ever understood what happened between us
And once in awhile I think of all the life we spent together
Sometimes I remember the time we spent together
And I don't even know your number anymore
I don't have any way to contact you anymore
Looking back at all your quiet desperation
Reflecting on how unhappy you were
In retrospect now aren't you glad I let you go?
Don't you think it's better now that we're not together?
Isn't it nice to know that you're not my consolation prize
It must be a relief to know that I don't see you as a second choice
Doesn't it feel like freedom breathin in and out now
Doesn't it feel like a weight has been lifted now that we're not together?
Isn't it good to see all the love in someone else's eyes
It's great to see someone else in love
Doesn't it all make sense that you're better off without me
It's clear that things are better for you without me in your life
I wonder if you kept the painting that I gave you
I wonder if you still have the painting I gave you
Pretty sure she made you throw it out
I'm pretty sure your new partner made you get rid of it
That sucks, I would have loved to have it back
It's too bad, I would have liked to have the painting back
All revisionary history aside, I loved you too
Despite any changes in how we remember things, I still loved you
So why am I the bad guy in your estimation
Why do you see me as the villain in this situation?
For being brave enough to say what we both knew
For having the courage to be honest about our relationship
No grand intention, no pain to mention
There was no big plan, no specific hurt to talk about
Just too many days that fade to blue
Just a lot of memories that have become sad over time
And look how it came out perfect
And it all turned out okay in the end
For better would have been for worse if I'd have been the one to settle down that walk with you
Things might have been better or worse if we had ended up together long-term
Writer(s): Patrick Mcginley
Contributed by Abigail J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OldManCatfishingOutdoors
Always loved you as an actress and I'm just discovering your music. I like the way you smile while singing, It reminds me of Carol King.
@DjJtown
I was going to say the same thing but also about the style & composition of the song. It had that-that Sound; like from the 70s era songs; similar to It's Too Late & It's going to Take Some Time from Carole.
@motomike71
Best song on the album. Best line: "So why am I the bad guy in your estimation for being brave enough to say what we both knew."
@grodjigoli9509
Sexy.
@machinemanbaltimore
Wow! Faith in (modern) female singing (and song writing) is restored! Excellent song!
@antoinettealbarado2693
She's got a beautiful Carly Simon vibe. Better actually. Love this!! 😊
@intothetelevision
Incredible Creativity by Alicia Witt and Nora Schaefer
@suvikerttula4800
So beautiful❣️
@inti12345678910
Paula!! I love you its a shame you're gone, you're an awesome actress i love you!
@pluckyfox08
that's how I'm feeling! She'll always be my favorite savior