Dear Marie
Dessa Lyrics

Dear Marie, you were right about me
The singer admits that Marie was correct in her assessment of their behavior

Dear Marie, you were right, you were right
Reinforces the previous line and emphasizes the importance of Marie's insight

I should have been kinder
The singer acknowledges that they were not as compassionate as they could have been

I surely knew better
The artist acknowledges that their actions were not consistent with their knowledge of what is right

not much of a writer
The artist admits to their lack of writing ability

but I'm sending a letter
Despite their limitations, the singer is attempting to communicate with Marie

I hope it finds you in love and at peace
The singer expresses their desire for Marie to be happy

don't need much of your time for this apology
The artist recognizes that they are at fault and does not want to inconvenience Marie

You said that I could leave you lonely in a crowded room
The artist is reciting Marie's words to illustrate their accuracy

By smiling bright for everyone but you
The artist recognizes that they have been putting on a facade for others and neglecting Marie

And I'm embarrassed to confess it but it all rights true
The singer is ashamed to admit that Marie was right, but they acknowledge the truth in her words

You said that charm of mine was easy to abuse
The artist is referring to their charisma and how they have used it to manipulate others, including Marie

And if I'm so smart how can I learn so slow?
The singer wonders how they can be intelligent but have such a hard time recognizing their own faults

You had the hard part, I was the last to know
The singer recognizes that Marie had to endure the consequences of their actions, while they were ignorant of the harm they were causing

I let the flash blind me, the years pass by
The singer has been caught up in the excitement of the moment and has lost sight of what truly matters

standing in your light for most of the time
The artist recognizes that Marie has been overshadowed and neglected by their own actions

And I did it, I kissed him
The artist admits to cheating on Marie and betraying her trust

I knew it would hurt you but it put down my loneliness
The singer recognizes that their actions were selfish and aimed at satisfying their own desires

and that felt like virtue enough
The singer rationalizes their behavior, believing that it was justified for them to find happiness in any way possible

I know it's much too late
The artist recognizes that it is too late to make things right

no need to reply
The artist does not expect a response from Marie, as they understand that their actions have caused irreparable harm

I put us all at stake
The artist acknowledges that they have endangered not only their relationship with Marie but also their own wellbeing

I've had one too many, it takes quite a few
The singer admits to drinking as a means of coping with their own guilt

Was counting my losses, wasn't sure if I should count you
The artist was assessing the damage done by their actions and was uncertain about how to proceed with their relationship with Marie

Marie, you were right
The singer concludes with a final recognition of Marie's insight and the validity of her perspective