Why Did You Go
Flints Lyrics
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And you won't know what to do
You'll think back to the time the time you turned me down girl
You had your chance and you let it go
Now you gotta live with the decision that you made
Girl don't be surprised at all the times you feel pain
Yes why on why did you let it go
It pains me to think of all the things that could have been
If you'd just listened to your heart
You had the chance to see all the things that I am made of
You had your chance and you let it go
Now you gotta live with the decision that you made
Girl don't be surprised at all the times you feel pain
Yes why oh why did you let it go
Yes why oh why did you let it go
Yes why oh why did you let it go
Yes why oh why did you let it go
In Flint's song "Why Did You Go?" the lyrics tell the story of someone who is reflecting on a past relationship that could have been more than it was. The singer sings about a time when the other person had the opportunity to be with them but decided to let it go, and now they have to live with the decision they made. The singer seems to be almost warning the other person that they will eventually see what they missed out on and will have to live with the pain of the regret they feel.
The chorus of the song asks the question "Why did you let it go?" and this repetition emphasizes the singer's disbelief that the other person would pass on the chance to be with them. They sing about how the missed opportunity pains them, and they regret that the other person didn't listen to their heart and see all that they could have had. The lyrics seem to be sending a message to anyone listening to not make the same mistake, and to pursue love when the opportunity presents itself.
Overall, the song is a lament about missed opportunities in love and the pain that can come with regret. It speaks to the universal experience of wondering "what if?" and wishing that we could go back in time to correct our mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
One day you'll look back you'll look back and see me
In the future, you will reflect on the past and realize that I was important to you.
And you won't know what to do
You will be unsure of how to handle the emotions that arise when you remember our relationship.
You'll think back to the time the time you turned me down girl
You will recall the moment when you rejected me.
You had your chance and you let it go
You had an opportunity to cultivate a relationship with me, but you did not take it.
Now you gotta live with the decision that you made
You must now deal with the consequences of your choice to decline our relationship.
Girl don't be surprised at all the times you feel pain
It is not unexpected for you to feel pain as a result of your decision to let me go.
Yes why oh why did you let it go
The singer is questioning why the person rejected the relationship.
It pains me to think of all the things that could have been
The artist feels sadness at the missed opportunities that could have been if the relationship had worked out.
If you'd just listened to your heart
The artist believes that if the person had followed their instincts and feelings, they would have pursued the relationship.
You had the chance to see all the things that I am made of
The person had the opportunity to learn more about the artist's character and qualities if they had pursued the relationship.
Yes why oh why did you let it go
The singer is still questioning why the person rejected the relationship.
Yes why oh why did you let it go
The artist emphasizes their confusion and questioning about the person's decision to let the relationship go.
Yes why oh why did you let it go
The singer continues to question the person's decision and express their sadness about the missed opportunity.
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Written by: Flint Tolley
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Walter Geldof
What a Fantastic Song !!! Beautiful my friend. Thank h you for Sharing .
Ken Cohen
Lead handles the heartbreak of his lost love with sincerity and the subtle backing fills in nicely..I had this record when I collected and forgot all about it..good to hear again...thks
ron Ed
Nice to hear a wonderful singer and backing enjoying this so much thanks again Ron 🇬🇧
rob balboni
nicely sung group record, reminds me a bit of lee andrews and the hearts, lead does a good job of relaying his emotions on this ballad, thanks for sharing!
William B
🤗📻
Svend Otto Frederiksen
I Love this gay ❤