Good Intentions
Disclosure Lyrics


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Baby, you can believe me when I say I tried my best
But there's no other way
You deserve the world, I couldn't give you less

But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye

I know I let you down
It wasn't that your love wasn't good enough
Couldn't stick around
It's only in myself that I didn't trust
I had good intentions
I had good intentions

And it's a shame
Oh, ironic that I went and put you through
I take the blame
'Cause the truth, there's really nothing you could do

But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye

I know I let you down
It wasn't that your love wasn't good enough
Couldn't stick around
It's only in myself that I didn't trust
I had good intentions
I had good intentions
I had good intentions
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But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye




But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Good Intentions" by Disclosure Miguel are about the end of a relationship that the singer regrets. The song is a confession of his shortcomings and an apology to his former partner. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that he tried his best but couldn't give his partner what she deserved. He recognizes that he is not perfect, and that saying goodbye hurts, but it is the only option available.


The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's good intentions and how he regrets not being able to follow through on them. He affirms that he is to blame for the failed relationship, not because his partner's love wasn't good enough, but because he couldn't trust himself. The second verse continues along the same lines, with the singer accepting full responsibility for the breakup, even as he acknowledges that there was nothing his partner could have done differently.


Overall, "Good Intentions" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complexities of relationships and the importance of trust in maintaining them. The lyrics highlight the importance of being honest with oneself and one's partner and how admitting one's shortcomings can be a form of catharsis and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, you can believe me when I say I tried my best
I genuinely attempted to make this work.


But there's no other way
Sadly, despite my efforts, our relationship could not be saved.


You deserve the world, I couldn't give you less
You were an amazing partner, and deserved nothing but the best, which I could not provide.


But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
I have flaws that ultimately led to our breakup, unlike you who were flawless.


And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye
It is painful to end things, but unfortunately, it is necessary.


I know I let you down
I acknowledge my mistake in disappointing you.


It wasn't that your love wasn't good enough
Your love was genuine and pure, and it was not the problem here.


Couldn't stick around
I was unable to continue in this relationship due to my own reasons.


It's only in myself that I didn't trust
My lack of trust in my own abilities impacted our relationship negatively.


I had good intentions
My intentions were genuine and aimed to make things work between us.


And it's a shame
It is unfortunate that things had to end between us.


Oh, ironic that I went and put you through
It is strange that I ended up hurting you despite my good intentions.


I take the blame
I am responsible for the end of this relationship.


'Cause the truth, there's really nothing you could do
The end was inevitable, and there was nothing you could have done to change it.


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Reiteration of the singer's acknowledgment of his mistakes and good intentions.


But I'm not perfect the way you're perfect
Final reminder that the singer's imperfections led to the end of the relationship.


And though it hurts, yeah, it hurts to say goodbye
Closing note on how painful it is to say goodbye.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GUY WILLIAM LAWRENCE, HOWARD JOHN LAWRENCE, JAMES JOHN NAPIER, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL

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