Lessons
American Angel Lyrics
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I've taken more than I can stand
You always thought you'd get the best of me
But I guess I'm not that kind of man
Always something on your mind
Another place, another time
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
You just keep coming back to haunt me
Once burning now I'm learning
That you really never stop the hurting
Just another lesson that you've taught me
Why did you take it all away from me
I've been there and back but I want more
I always hoped you were only testing me
But you never let me know the score
(Always something on your mind, girl)
Always something on your mind
Another place, another time
Another time
Another time
There's always something on your mind
Another time
Another time
Time's wasted, life's tasted
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
Once burning now I'm learning
That you really never stop the hurting
Time's wasted, life's tasted
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
You just keep coming back to haunt me
Once burning now I'm learning
That you really never stop the hurting
Just another lesson that you've taught me
Time's wasted, life's tasted
(Oh, time's wasted)
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
(I can't erased them)
You just keep coming back to haunt me
(Coming back, coming back, coming back)
Once burning now I'm learning
That you really never stop the hurting
Just another lesson that you've taught me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Time's wasted, life's tasted
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
(Oh...)
You just keep coming back to haunt me
Once burning now I'm learning
That you really never stop the hurting
(Oh, no, no)
Just another lesson that you've taught me
The song "Lessons" by American Angel is a powerful reflection on heartbreak and the lessons learned from a failed relationship. The song begins with the question of why the person took it all away from the singer, likely referring to the emotional damage caused by the breakup. The singer acknowledges that they've taken more than they can stand and that the other person likely thought they could get the best of them, but they are not that kind of person.
As the song continues, the singer delves into the memories and pain that continue to haunt them. They acknowledge that there is always something on the other person's mind, another place and time that they are thinking of, which only adds to the hurt. The repetition of the phrase "once burning now I'm learning that you really never stop the hurting" highlights the ongoing pain that comes with heartbreak and the associated lessons that are learned.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the common experience of heartbreak and the lessons that come from it. This song is a reminder that even though it may be painful, we can learn from these experiences and hold onto the lessons they teach us.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did you take it all away from me
The singer questions why someone took something important away from them.
I've taken more than I can stand
The singer has endured a great deal of hardship and reached their limit.
You always thought you'd get the best of me
The person being addressed believed they would be able to defeat the singer.
But I guess I'm not that kind of man
The artist is not the type of person who will be easily defeated or give up.
Always something on your mind
The person being addressed is preoccupied with something.
Another place, another time
The person being addressed is distracted by thoughts of another time and place.
Time's wasted, life's tasted
The singer has experienced the passing of time and the various experiences that come with it.
Bad memories, I just can't erase them
The artist is unable to forget negative experiences from the past.
You just keep coming back to haunt me
The person being addressed continues to negatively impact the artist's life.
Once burning now I'm learning
The intensity of the artist's emotions has decreased and they have gained knowledge and understanding.
That you really never stop the hurting
The singer acknowledges that the pain caused by the person addressed is ongoing and will not disappear.
Just another lesson that you've taught me
The negative experience with the person addressed has provided the artist with a valuable life lesson.
Contributed by Aaron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.