Told You So
Cassadee Pope Lyrics
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You whisper lies to try and hurt me again
All the times you doubted me, you'll see
I was always better than you made me out to be
Not gonna let you down, let you down easy
You're gonna feel it inside, it's gonna eat you alive
When I walk away, walk away, believe me
Tearing off the grip you've had on me
Time has told me you will never be what I need
The ashes from the hell you put me through
They will be the memories what's left of me and you
Not gonna let you down, let you down easy
You're gonna feel it inside, it's gonna eat you alive
When I walk away, walk away, believe me
The pain will say I told you so
All your promises to all my dreams
Were never meant to be
You never believed in me
Hiding your regrets
You'll come back, wanting me to fall in your arms
Who do you think you are?
Not gonna let you down, let you down easy
You're gonna feel it inside, it's gonna eat you alive
When I walk away, walk away, believe me
The pain will say I told you so
Not gonna let you down, let you down easy
You're gonna feel it inside, it's gonna eat you alive
When I walk away, walk away, believe me
The pain will say I told you so
I told you so
The song Told You So by Cassadee Pope is a powerful declaration of defiance towards someone who has hurt her. She starts by describing how their voice is like a ghost in her head, whispering lies and doubts, but she has risen above their negativity. She says that despite their attempts to bring her down, she has always been better than what they made her out to be. This suggests that the person has been a constant source of negativity in her life, always doubting her and maybe even gaslighting her.
In the chorus, she claims that she will not let them down easily, and that they will feel the pain of their actions when she walks away. By saying that the pain will say I told you so, she implies that they will realize their mistake and regret the hurt they caused her. In the second verse, she talks about how she has realized that the person will never be what she needs, and that the memories of their relationship will be nothing but ashes. She also accuses them of making empty promises to her dreams, never truly believing in her, and hiding their regrets.
The song is a powerful anthem of empowerment and moving on from toxic relationships. It teaches us not to let the negativity of others bring us down, and to trust in our worth despite their doubts. It is a reminder that when we walk away from toxic people, not only do we gain freedom from their hurtful actions, but we also prove them wrong in their doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Your voice is like a ghost inside my head
The words you spoke still haunt me mentally
You whisper lies to try and hurt me again
You try to harm me with falsehoods that you whisper
All the times you doubted me, you'll see
You will realize the many times you underestimated me
I was always better than you made me out to be
My true potential surpassed your expectations
Not gonna let you down, let you down easy
I won't spare your feelings by letting you down easily
You're gonna feel it inside, it's gonna eat you alive
The impact of my actions will induce a strong emotional response in you
When I walk away, walk away, believe me
Once I leave, rest assured that it's for good
The pain will say I told you so
You will regret the way you treated me and realize I tried to warn you
Tearing off the grip you've had on me
I'm breaking free of the hold you had over me
Time has told me you will never be what I need
Experience has shown me that you're not right for me
The ashes from the hell you put me through
I'm left with nothing but memories of the pain you caused
They will be the memories what's left of me and you
Our relationship will be remembered for the destruction it caused
All your promises to all my dreams
You failed to live up to the hopes and expectations I had
Were never meant to be
Your words were empty and never meant to become a reality
You never believed in me
You lacked faith in my abilities and potential
Hiding your regrets
You try to conceal your remorse for how you treated me
You'll come back, wanting me to fall in your arms
You will try to reconcile with me and seek forgiveness
Who do you think you are?
Why do you believe I would welcome you back after all the pain you caused?
I told you so
I warned you that your actions would have consequences, and now you are experiencing them
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.