Should've Known
Cosmic Gate Lyrics

, you would leave me this way, the first line of the lyrics indicates that the singer is fearful and anxious when the person they're singing about is near them. It suggests that they may have had previous negative experiences with this person that have left them feeling hollow inside. The second line, "I am hollowed when you're near," further emphasizes the singer's sense of unease around this person. Toward the end of the first verse, the lyrics mention tears, suggesting that the singer has been hurt by this person before.

The chorus of the song, "I should have known, you would leave me this way," is a reflection on the singer's feelings of regret about getting involved with this person again. The second line of the chorus, "You could have shown, some dignity," is a criticism of the person's behavior. The singer suggests that they expected the person to behave with more respect and honor, rather than leaving them in the manner they did. The line, "You could have shown me what to believe," indicates that the singer may have been looking for guidance or support in the relationship, which they did not receive.

In the second verse, the lyrics ask "What’s the price I’ll have to pay?" and "Should I take the offer you make?" These lines suggest that the person is attempting to reconcile with the singer, and there may be some temptation or appeal in this offer. However, the next line, "What’s the least I’ll have to say," indicates a reluctance to engage with the person. The final line, "Eye to eye we meet and then you take," indicates that the person has taken advantage of the singer in the past and is likely to do so again in the future.