honestly
Breathe Electric Lyrics


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I'm not everything you wanted
I'm not any good at writing these words
That I loved you at one time
And that I have to let us go
Not for you, not for me
I think it's better off this way
I know I'm breaking your heart
I know I'm breaking mine as well

Go
To the place we never ever went
Where we could be the boys and girls
That call and react to where we stand
So try with all your heart and try to be
The person you were meant to be
Where is the love we need to have?

In time we haven't changed
But our hearts can't feel the same
And I know this was the best thing that I had to let away
And this time I'll sit and wait for our lives to slip away
And I know I'm running back to the time we spent right there
I'm becoming more each day as I learn from my mistakes
'Cause it hurts that you're not here but I'm healing more each day
And I can't forget the nights that we spent til morning came
And it won't happen again so here it goes one last time

One day when we are older you're gonna see me and I'll say hi
But that's all it's gonna be, that's all it's gonna be
'Cause this was your chance to make us last
And you broke my heart baby, that's no joke
We're here and better off
We're here and better off

Go
To the place we never ever went
Where we could be the boys and girls
That call and react to where we stand
So try with all your heart and try to be
The person you were meant to be
Where is the love we need to have?

This is not love, this is not hate
This is something we're just going through each and every day
This is not love, this is not hate
This is something we're just going through each and every day

This is not love, this is not hate
This is something we're just going through each and every day
This is not love, this is not hate
This is something we're just going through each and every day

I'm not everything you wanted
I'm not any good at writing these words
And now that you're gone




I see the end
And I just know I'm here to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Breathe Electric's "Honestly" are a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer acknowledges that they don't meet their former partner's expectations, and they struggle with expressing themselves through words. They try to convey that they once loved their partner but accepting that they need to let the relationship go, not just for the other person, but for themselves as well, because it's better this way.


The singer reminisces about the good times they shared in a place they never got to go, where they could "be the boys and girls that call and react to where we stand." They encourage their former partner to be the person they were meant to be and wonder where the love they need to have is. The lyrics also express the pain the singer feels about losing someone they once loved and the process of healing they are going through. While they hope to see their former partner again someday, they know that they're better off apart.


Overall, the lyrics to "Honestly" convey the bittersweet nature of the end of a relationship. The singer acknowledges the hurt and longing they feel while trying to come to terms with accepting that the relationship is over and moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not everything you wanted
I understand that I don't fit your expectations.


I'm not any good at writing these words
I'm struggling to express myself properly through writing.


That I loved you at one time
There was a time when I had romantic feelings for you.


And that I have to let us go
I have to accept that our relationship has to come to an end.


Not for you, not for me
The separation is necessary for both of us.


I think it's better off this way
I am convinced that it's in our best interests to part ways.


I know I'm breaking your heart
I'm aware that my decision is causing you emotional pain.


I know I'm breaking mine as well
I'm also experiencing heartbreak from this decision.


Go To the place we never ever went Where we could be the boys and girls That call and react to where we stand So try with all your heart and try to be The person you were meant to be Where is the love we need to have?
Let's go somewhere new where we can be carefree and spontaneous. Be your authentic self and explore your identity. Where has our love gone?


In time we haven't changed But our hearts can't feel the same
Although we haven't changed as individuals, our strong feelings for each other have faded over time.


And I know this was the best thing that I had to let away And this time I'll sit and wait for our lives to slip away
I believe that separating was the best decision for us. I'll wait for fate to determine our paths.


And I know I'm running back to the time we spent right there I'm becoming more each day as I learn from my mistakes 'Cause it hurts that you're not here but I'm healing more each day And I can't forget the nights that we spent til morning came And it won't happen again so here it goes one last time
I find myself frequently reminiscing about moments shared with you. I try to grow from my errors and become a better person. Although I miss you, I'm gradually recovering. The memories we have together are unforgettable, but our relationship is over, so this goodbye is final.


One day when we are older you're gonna see me and I'll say hi But that's all it's gonna be, that's all it's gonna be 'Cause this was your chance to make us last And you broke my heart baby, that's no joke We're here and better off We're here and better off
Perhaps in the future, we'll run into each other, but beyond a greeting, there won't be anything else between us. I believed that you held the power to maintain our romance. However, you hurt my feelings and we're through. Nevertheless, things are better now that we're apart.


This is not love, this is not hate This is something we're just going through each and every day
Our relationship isn't strictly love or hate. It's a natural experience that people endure daily.


I'm not everything you wanted I'm not any good at writing these words And now that you're gone I see the end And I just know I'm here to stay
You didn't have everything you desired with me, and I struggled to articulate my thoughts with writing. But now that you're absent, I realize the finality of our separation. However, I'll persist and live on.




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Yestli Herrera

♡♡ I know I'm breaking mine as well ♡♡