Not The One
Bella Goldwin Lyrics


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Memories left behind from a broken time
Emotions left to die just to save our lives
Oh, there comes a time in our lives where we say goodbye
Oh, you'll probably say that this was a waste of time

Now I've got to say I'm sorry,
But you're not the one
You thought would last forever,
But I'm not a God
Now I've got to say I'm sorry,
But our time is done
Falling out of love is treasure
For a new time to come

Please understand that things will heal when given time
Search for the light in the world that will make life bright
Life is a game of change that comes with surprise
Learn from mistakes - they are gifts that will change your life

Now I've got to say I'm sorry,
But you're not the one
You thought would last forever,
But I'm not a God
Now I've got to say I'm sorry,
But our time is done




Falling out of love is treasure
For a new time to come

Overall Meaning

In Bella Goldwin's song "Not the One," she reflects on a relationship that has come to an end. The song opens with the line "Memories left behind from a broken time," implying that the relationship was once happy and fulfilling but has since become broken. Goldwin suggests that the couple may have held onto their emotions, allowing them to die in order to save themselves. She then acknowledges that there comes a time when we have to say goodbye when love is no longer enough to sustain a relationship.


Goldwin then states that she must apologize because her partner is "not the one" she thought would last forever. She goes on to explain that she is not a God and that their time together has come to an end. She believes that falling out of love is a treasure because it makes room for new love and new experiences. In the second verse, Goldwin encourages her partner to search for the light in the world and to see that life is a game of change that comes with surprises. She advises her partner to learn from mistakes because they are gifts that can change your life.


Overall, "Not the One" is a song about the end of a romantic relationship and finding the strength to move on. Goldwin acknowledges that it can be heartbreaking and painful, but ultimately, it is a necessary step towards growth and new experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Memories left behind from a broken time
Carrying the memory of a time that was shattered and broken


Emotions left to die just to save our lives
Suppressing our feelings to survive and protect ourselves


Oh, there comes a time in our lives where we say goodbye
Acknowledging that there will be times where we have to part ways


Oh, you'll probably say that this was a waste of time
Realizing that some experiences may not turn out as we hoped they would


Now I've got to say I'm sorry, But you're not the one You thought would last forever, But I'm not a God
Expressing regret for the end of a relationship, but recognizing that it couldn't last forever and that one person cannot control everything


Now I've got to say I'm sorry, But our time is done Falling out of love is treasure For a new time to come
Apologizing for the end of the relationship, but understanding that sometimes falling out of love can lead to new opportunities and experiences


Please understand that things will heal when given time
Encouraging the idea that healing takes time and patience


Search for the light in the world that will make life bright
Urging to search for positivity and joy in life


Life is a game of change that comes with surprise
Recognizing that life brings unexpected changes and events


Learn from mistakes - they are gifts that will change your life
Emphasizing the importance of learning from our mistakes as they can lead to personal growth and transformation




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