Tears
Issues Lyrics

What if I was wrong, and jumped to conclusions
Expressing uncertainty about assuming things without knowing all the facts

'Cause the chance of losing you was all too dangerous
Explaining the reason for the fear about the possibility of losing the person

So I just assume that you're doing things before you get the chance
Admitting to the act of assuming things because of the fear of loss

So I can leave and feel like I've got the upper hand
Revealing the motive behind the assumption to gain control of the situation

Guilty yeah, maybe I'm just scared to go all in
Feeling guilty for not fully committing to the relationship due to fear

Never was much for the life of gambling
Suggesting a lack of interest in taking risks or making daring moves

But you can't win if you don't play
Stating the obvious fact that taking risks is necessary for success

If you don't play there's no shame in us
Claiming that there is no harm in not taking risks and walking away from the relationship

Let's call a spade a spade
Encouraging honesty and straightforwardness in addressing the issue

'Cause you left your tears on the runway
Referring to the tears shed during a dramatic departure from the relationship

You think you're running away
Pointing out the belief that leaving will solve everything

And you're leaving all your troubles behind
Implying that the person thinks leaving will mean leaving all the problems behind them

But I'm not going with you this time
Declaring that the singer is not willing to go on this journey with them

I don't wanna try to pretend I'm somebody else
Expressing the desire to be authentic and true to oneself

Take me as I am or be left alone
Stating the need for acceptance and not wanting to change oneself for someone else

Tears on the runway
Referring to the emotional distress endured during the departure from the relationship

You know that you love the chase
Reacting to the ironic situation where the person finds joy in pursuing something that isn't good for them

I said I wouldn't let you down
Making a promise to be dependable and reliable to the person

But it's like we both have changed somehow
Observing that both parties have changed in the relationship

You've made a disease of this town
Using a metaphor to describe the relationship as an illness that has infected their surroundings

But you act like you don't care but you left
Noticing the illusion of indifference put up by the person who left

A wise woman said, I wish people weren't afraid of love
Recalling a quote about love from a wise woman to lament the fear of commitment

Then she packed her shit and ran
Describing how the wise woman acted on her fears and left

Like a coward when the thunder struck
Comparing the woman's departure to a coward's reaction in a dangerous situation

But I ain't with you this time
Confirming that the singer is not going on this journey with the person

Take it or leave it
Advocating for the singer's authenticity and asserting that they won't change to please someone else

Baby love
A term of endearment directed towards the person

You know me too well
Acknowledging the person's familiarity with the artist and vice versa

You know that I love the chase
Reiterating the irony that the artist finds joy in pursuing something that isn't good for them