Mistake
Demi Lovato(데미 로바토) Lyrics
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Don't you try to get no closer
I'm just gonna get my car and drive, and drive
Looking in the rear view mirror
Everything is so much clearer
Watch me wave it all goodbye, goodbye
The lights flashing giving me all the danger signs
Think you made your greatest mistake
I'm not gonna call this a break
Think you really blew it this time
Think you could walk on such a thin line
Won't be taking your midnight calls
Ignore the rocks you throw at my wall
I see it written on your face
You know you made it, your greatest mistake
When the last straw is broken
When the last door is closing
I ain't that dumb to stick around, stick around
I ain't got the time for looking back
When you let yourself slip through the cracks
And you just keep going down, down, down
I must stay undercover, lay low, need some time
No one to save, to save these sick cycles over me
Think you made your greatest mistake
I'm not gonna call this a break
Think you really blew it this time
Think you could walk on such a thin line
Won't be taking your midnight calls
Ignore the rocks you throw at my wall
I see it written on your face
You know you made it, your greatest mistake
Why you looking at me, spitting the same old line
Trying bring back ain't no flipping my mind
Don't you get it by now the story's over, over
Still calling my name outside my house
I'm hitting the switch, watch the lights go out
Watch the lights go out
I hope you ache, ache, ache, ah-oh-oh
I hope you ache, ache, ache, ah-oh, yeah-yeah-yeah
Think you made your greatest mistake
I'm not gonna call this a break
Think you really blew it this time
Think you could walk on such a thin line
Won't be taking your midnight calls
Ignore the rocks you throw at my wall
I see it written on your face
You know you made it, your greatest mistake
In "Mistake," Demi Lovato sings about ending a toxic relationship and driving away from it. She reflects on how much clearer life looks when she's sober and not under the influence of the relationship. She's done putting up with the turmoil and is taking control of her life by leaving the relationship behind. Lovato sings about not wanting to stick around and look back when the last straw is broken and the last door is closing. She won't be taking any more of the midnight calls or ignoring the rocks thrown at her wall. She sees the mistake that the partner made and won't be calling it a break. She knows that walking a thin line like that and trying to bring back the relationship will only lead to this greatest mistake.
The lyrics to "Mistake" showcase Lovato's growth as an artist and as a person. She's not afraid to speak up when it comes to her wellbeing and is willing to walk away from a relationship that isn't healthy for her. These lyrics show empowerment and strength, which are important themes in Lovato's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I'm thinking sober
Now that I have a clear head and can think straight
Don't you try to get no closer
Stay away from me, don't try to come closer
I'm just gonna get my car and drive, and drive
I'm going to leave and keep driving away
Looking in the rear view mirror
Reflecting on the past
Everything is so much clearer
I now understand everything better
Watch me wave it all goodbye, goodbye
I'm saying goodbye to everything in my past
The lights flashing giving me all the danger signs
I see the warning signs now
Someone to save, to save but it don't work that way
There is no one to save me now, I have to do it myself
Think you made your greatest mistake
You made a huge mistake that you will regret
I'm not gonna call this a break
This is not a break or temporary situation
Think you really blew it this time
You messed up really badly
Think you could walk on such a thin line
You were walking on a thin line and now you've crossed it
Won't be taking your midnight calls
I won't be answering your calls anymore
Ignore the rocks you throw at my wall
I won't let your insults or accusations affect me
I see it written on your face
Your expression shows me that you know you messed up
You know you made it, your greatest mistake
You are aware that you made a huge mistake
When the last straw is broken
When I can't take it anymore
When the last door is closing
When there is no way out
I ain't that dumb to stick around, stick around
I'm not foolish enough to stay in this situation
I ain't got the time for looking back
I don't have time to dwell on the past
When you let yourself slip through the cracks
When you messed up and let things fall apart
And you just keep going down, down, down
You are spiraling out of control
I must stay undercover, lay low, need some time
I need to take some time to myself to recover
No one to save, to save these sick cycles over me
No one can save me from the unhealthy patterns in my life
Why you looking at me, spitting the same old line
Why are you still trying to convince me with the same lies?
Trying bring back ain't no flipping my mind
I won't change my mind and take you back
Don't you get it by now the story's over, over
The story between us is finished for good
Still calling my name outside my house
You are still trying to get my attention
I'm hitting the switch, watch the lights go out
I'm ignoring you completely
I hope you ache, ache, ache, ah-oh-oh
I hope you feel pain for what you did to me
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, DANIEL JAMES PRINGLE, LEAH HAYWOOD
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