The Ex
Billy Talent Lyrics
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And then I know she changed
Yeah, my heart turned black
Then the sky turned gray
Yeah, my heart turned black
Then the sky turned gray
And so I sat in my room for twenty-seven days
No she never called, I had something to say
Well, I don't know much, I don't know how
Why would she put me through such torture?
I would have given my life for her
She was the one that knocked me over
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
Well, I heard she's great
And her new boyfriend's lame
Well, she can go to hell, I'll never be the same
She can go to hell, I'll never be the same
And these open wounds
Will heal with time they say
Yeah, my heart turned black
Then the sky turned gray
Yeah, my heart turned black
Then the sky turned gray
Well, I don't know much, I don't know how
Why would she put me through such torture?
I would have given my life for her
She was the one that knocked me over
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
Why would she put me through such torture?
I would have given my life for her
She was the one that knocked me over
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
Well, I don't know much, I don't know how
Why would she put me through such torture?
I would have given my life for her
She was the one that knocked me over
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
Why would she put me through such torture?
I would have given my life for her
She was the one that knocked me over
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
The lyrics to Billy Talent's "The Ex" explore the aftermath of a painful breakup that has left the singer feeling angry and heartbroken. The song opens with the singer looking at his ex-girlfriend's face and realizing that he no longer recognizes her, symbolized by his heart turning black and the sky turning gray. The pain of the breakup is so intense that he spends almost a month in his room, waiting for her to call, but she never does.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with his mixed feelings towards his ex-girlfriend. On the one hand, he still loves her and would have given his life for her. On the other hand, he feels betrayed by her and wishes she would go to hell. These conflicting emotions are represented through the repetition of the chorus, in which the singer asks himself, "Why would she put me through such torture?"
Ultimately, the song acknowledges that healing from a breakup takes time, and that even open wounds will eventually heal. However, the pain and anger that the singer experiences as a result of his ex-girlfriend's actions are still raw and intense.
Overall, "The Ex" is a powerful exploration of the emotional toll of a painful breakup, as well as the complex and often contradictory feelings that can arise in the aftermath of such an event.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I looked at her face
I saw her face and noticed that she had changed in some way.
And then I know she changed
I recognized that she was not the same person I had known before.
Yeah, my heart turned black
I felt a deep sense of hurt and betrayal in my heart.
Then the sky turned gray
The world around me seemed dark and gloomy.
And so I sat in my room for twenty-seven days
I isolated myself and was consumed by my pain for a significant period of time.
No she never called, I had something to say
Despite my strong need to express myself to her, she did not reach out to me.
Well, I don't know much, I don't know how
I have limited knowledge or understanding of why she would hurt me in this way.
Why would she put me through such torture?
I am struggling to understand why she would cause me so much pain.
I would have given my life for her
I loved her so deeply that I would have sacrificed anything for her.
She was the one that knocked me over
She was the cause of my emotional distress, and I felt powerless against her.
Now I'm alone sitting on the corner
As a result of her actions, I am left feeling lonely and isolated.
Well, I heard she's great
Despite everything, I have heard that she is doing well.
And her new boyfriend's lame
Her current partner is not as good as I was to her.
Well, she can go to hell, I'll never be the same
I have been hurt so deeply that I no longer care about her well-being or our relationship.
And these open wounds
My emotional wounds are still raw and painful.
Will heal with time they say
People tell me that my pain will eventually fade with time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ian D'sa, Jon Gallant, Ben Kowalewicz, Aaron Solowoniuk
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RobertIDK
This album came out when I was 9. Hearing this song on the radio for the first time back then changed my taste in music forever.
Evan Meneilley
1991?
billytalentxpokemon
@Evan Meneilley 2003
atriskyouthtelevision
Sikkkkkk
GoldenYari
Mann same here. 9 years old when it came out. Got it as a gift. 30 now 😅
Turtle Yee
Such an amazing song . Most underrated band in the world
FreshhSqweezed
Billy talent 1 is basically the anthem album of my life
SihtamEmperor
so good
Skopexxz
so its mine
Nottodaysatan
Facts!