The_Day_I_Wrote_You_Off
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I saw some photos of a happy family
Hanging up on the thrift shop wall
I paid the man and I brought them back home
I feel better now when they don't call

Every once in a while
I see your face when I stare at the ceiling
I truly regret
The day I wrote you off

Always dreamed that one day I'd leave home
And now I do it again and again
And here I go looking for my new home
Or shall I say looking for a best friend

Every once in a while
I see your face when I stare at the ceiling





I truly regret
The day I wrote you off

Overall Meaning

The Day I Wrote You Off by E. is a poignant song that delves deep into the feeling of regret that comes after ending a relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's attempts to forget and move on after a tough breakup. He sees a family photo in a thrift shop, buys it, and hangs it in his home to feel better when his ex-partner doesn't call. He also dreams of leaving home and finding a new best friend to fill the void left by the relationship.


The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is attempting to move on, but still has trouble letting go. The line "Every once in a while, I see your face when I stare at the ceiling," epitomizes this sentiment. Even when he is trying his best to forget, his memories of the good times in the relationship won't leave him alone. The line "I truly regret the day I wrote you off" shows the remorse that he feels at having ended the relationship, which is echoed throughout the song.


The melody and instrumentation of the song also contribute to its emotional impact. The melancholic guitar chords and slow tempo create a sense of longing and sorrow. The chorus, with its repetition of "I truly regret the day I wrote you off" and the haunting harmonies, further underline the immense regret felt by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw some photos of a happy family
I came across some photographs of a content family


Hanging up on the thrift shop wall
The photos were displayed on the wall of a second-hand store


I paid the man and I brought them back home
I purchased the photos and took them with me


I feel better now when they don't call
I feel relieved when I don't receive calls from them


Every once in a while
Occasionally


I see your face when I stare at the ceiling
I am reminded of your face when I am lost in thought


I truly regret
I sincerely lament


The day I wrote you off
The moment I decided to cut ties with you


Always dreamed that one day I'd leave home
I had always envisioned leaving my home someday


And now I do it again and again
And now I have done it repeatedly


And here I go looking for my new home
Now I am searching for a new place to call home


Or shall I say looking for a best friend
Maybe I should say searching for a true companion




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT

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