It Could Happen to You
Anna-Lotta Larsson Lyrics
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Your lips move like they're praying
I see it trough my tears
Oh, You say you can't let me go
You've taken my heart
And you've burned it to the core
You've played your part
refrain:
How could you do it
How come you blew it
You broke a precious thing
And think that you can glue it
How could you do it
You took me through it
You're messing with your destiny
But you can't fool it
How could you do it
Yes I can prove it
My privacy is not for you
Because I rule it
How could you do it for me
How could you do it for me
Feelin' cold and lonely
You were my one and only
The sun is falling from the sky
And you're the reason why
'Cause you took my heart
And you tossed it on the floor
Can't live in a lie
No, I can't take this no more
refrain (2x)
There's no point in crying
If your heart feels like dying
You chose to have it your own way
Now you just have to let me say:
refrain (2x)
How could you do it for me
How could you do it for me
The lyrics to Anna-Lotta Larsson's song "It Could Happen To You" speak of a painful betrayal and heartbreak experienced by the singer. The opening lines suggest that the person she is addressing is trying to justify their actions and claim they cannot let her go. The metaphor of praying lips emphasizes the emotional weight of their words. The singer, however, sees through their facade, evident by her tears.
The next lines convey the magnitude of the betrayal. The person she trusted has not only taken her heart but also burned it to the core. They have played their part in breaking her, and now it is her turn to step forward and take control of her own narrative. This indicates a shift in power dynamics within the relationship.
The refrain captures the singer's disbelief and anger at the person's actions. She questions how they could do such a thing, break something as precious as her heart, and think they can mend it with mere glue. The mention of destiny suggests that their actions will have consequences they cannot evade. She asserts her own strength and independence, knowing that her privacy and self-worth are under her control, not theirs.
The following verse delves deeper into the emotional aftermath. The singer feels cold and lonely, as the person she considered her one and only has caused the sun to fall from the sky, symbolizing their destructive impact on her happiness. They took her heart and callously tossed it on the floor, leaving her no choice but to confront the truth and end the deceit.
The repetitiveness of the refrain emphasizes the singer's incredulity and hurt. The lyrics imply that crying is futile if her heart feels like it is dying. The person chose to have things their own way, and now she demands the opportunity to express herself. The repetition of the refrain at the end reinforces her assertiveness and resolve.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear what you saying
I am aware of the words you are speaking
Your lips move like they're praying
The movement of your lips resembles that of someone engaged in prayer
I see it trough my tears
Despite my tears, I can perceive what is happening
Oh, You say you can't let me go
You claim that you are unable to release me
You've taken my heart
You have captured my emotions deeply
And you've burned it to the core
You have consumed and destroyed it completely
You've played your part
You have fulfilled your role or responsibility
now it's my time to steal the show
Now it is my moment to gain prominence and attention
How could you do it
In what manner did you accomplish this
How come you blew it
How did you let this opportunity go to waste
You broke a precious thing
You have damaged something of great value
And think that you can glue it
And believe that you can repair it
You took me through it
You led me through a difficult situation
You're messing with your destiny
You are interfering with your own fate
But you can't fool it
However, you are unable to deceive it
Yes I can prove it
Indeed, I have evidence to support it
My privacy is not for you
My personal matters are not meant for your involvement
Because I rule it
Because I have control over it
Feelin' cold and lonely
Experiencing a sense of coldness and loneliness
You were my one and only
You were the only one I truly desired
The sun is falling from the sky
A metaphor for the loss of happiness or hope
And you're the reason why
And you are the cause of it
'Cause you took my heart
Because you stole my affection
And you tossed it on the floor
And you carelessly discarded it
Can't live in a lie
I cannot exist within a falsehood
No, I can't take this no more
No, I cannot endure this any longer
There's no point in crying
There is no purpose in shedding tears
If your heart feels like dying
If you are experiencing extreme emotional pain
You chose to have it your own way
You made the decision to have things happen according to your desires
Now you just have to let me say
Now you simply need to allow me to express myself
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