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Jack Patton-Smith Lyrics
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And how long would it take for you to realize it wasn't true?
How long will it take for you to think that you want me to?
I wish I'd just give it up, you could tell me no, if only you knew
I guess I tried too hard this time
But don't you think I deserve it?
Don't you think that I'm worth it?
I guess I fell too hard this time
"So what are we?" Is worthless
How long will it take for you to think that you love me to?
And how long would it take for you to realize it wasn't true?
How long will it take for you to think that you want me to?
I wish I'd just give it up, you could tell me no, if only you knew
Now you know
I was so damn good to you and you still go
Maybe you knew all along
And you just didn't think that it would last this long
I scared you off, I always do
But you made the right call
I would leave too, if I was you
Bang my head again the fucking wall
Scream and shout, I lost it all
On how I miss where we were
But I'm so glad you didn't trust her
I hope that monster gets what she deserves
In these lyrics, the artist Jack Patton-Smith expresses his feelings of frustration and heartbreak in a failed romantic relationship. He questions how long it will take for the person he loves to realize their feelings for him, only to later realize that their love wasn't genuine. He wonders how long it will take for them to want him, but at the same time, wishes he could give up on them and move on if they only knew how he felt.
The artist acknowledges that he may have tried too hard in this relationship, but he believes he deserves love and wonders if he is worth the effort. He admits that he fell too deeply and was overwhelmed by his emotions. The question of "what are we?" holds no value anymore because it seems to be irrelevant in the pain he is feeling.
The lyrics then shift to a moment of realization for the artist. He acknowledges that he was good to the person he loved, but they still left him. He contemplates whether they always knew deep down that the relationship wouldn't last, and perhaps that's why they didn't invest as much in it. He accepts that his intense emotions may have scared them away, and recognizes that they made the right decision to leave. The lyrics convey a sense of self-blame and frustration as the artist bangs his head against a wall and expresses his anger and despair.
Ultimately, the artist expresses that he misses the past and what they had together, but he also expresses satisfaction that the person he loved didn't trust another individual, possibly a "monster" who betrayed them. He hopes that this person gets the consequences they deserve for their actions.
In conclusion, these lyrics delve into the artist's inner turmoil and emotional journey following a failed relationship. They touch upon feelings of longing, frustration, self-worth, and acceptance of the relationship's end.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will it take for you to think that you love me to?
How much time will you need to believe that you have developed feelings of love for me?
And how long would it take for you to realize it wasn't true?
And how much time will it take for you to understand that your supposed love was actually not genuine?
How long will it take for you to think that you want me to?
How much time do you think you'll need to convince yourself that you desire me?
I wish I'd just give it up, you could tell me no, if only you knew
I regret not giving up on pursuing you, as you could have rejected me, if only you were aware of the truth
I guess I tried too hard this time
I suppose I exerted too much effort in this situation
But don't you think I deserve it?
But don’t you believe that I am deserving of a positive outcome?
Don't you think that I'm worth it?
Don't you believe that I possess enough value to warrant a positive response?
I guess I fell too hard this time
I suppose I became emotionally attached too quickly this time around
I was way over it
I had already moved on from the situation
"So what are we?" Is worthless
"What is the status of our relationship?" holds no value or importance
Now you know
Now you are aware of the truth
I was so damn good to you and you still go
I treated you exceptionally well, and yet you still choose to leave
Maybe you knew all along
Perhaps you were aware from the beginning
And you just didn't think that it would last this long
And you simply didn’t anticipate the duration of our relationship
I scared you off, I always do
I have a tendency to frighten you away, as I always have
But you made the right call
However, you made the correct decision
I would leave too, if I was you
I would also choose to depart if I were in your position
Bang my head again the fucking wall
I metaphorically hit my head against the wall in frustration
Scream and shout, I lost it all
I express my anguish loudly as I feel that I have lost everything
On how I miss where we were
On how I long for the place our relationship used to be
But I'm so glad you didn't trust her
But I am relieved that you did not put your faith in her
I hope that monster gets what she deserves
I hope that she receives the consequences she deserves for her actions, as she is a terrible person
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Written by: Zoey Smith
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