Shoulda
Jamie Woon Lyrics


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Walked when I shoulda run
Ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

Walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

You get inside me
Even when you went beside me
And I go into hiding
And I know I never leave it alone

'Nother round of if onlys
Of all the ways you can know me
How I take time going slowly
All the time that I did on my own

Still I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

Well I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

And your head's in the ocean
Too deep to know where you're going
Hoping time can be frozen
And you'll end up where you really belong

But the days keep on rolling
We live in different moments
And our hurt is unfolding
Everyday that we do and we don't

Still I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it
Well I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I, don't I, don't I, know it
No no no no no

Sign for what's been
Sign for what never
The line under what's been
The line for what never

And the years are collected
I pray that we are regretless




You and I - the connected
You and I and the blood and the bone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamie Woon's song Shoulda reflect the artist's regrets and mistakes in his past relationships. Woon recognizes the times he acted impulsively or failed to take action when he should have. He repeats the phrase "walked when I shoulda run, ran when I shoulda walked" as a way of admitting his missteps. He is haunted by the "if onlys," and wishes he could have known himself better and taken his time.


The second verse addresses his former partner directly, stating that they are still affecting him even when they are not physically present. He goes "into hiding," and struggles to let go of the relationship. Woon wishes he had taken the time to know himself better and not rushed into things. He acknowledges that they are both struggling with the hurt of the relationship and the passage of time.


The final verse refers to the passage of time and how our experiences collect and shape us. Woon prays that he will not have any regrets, and that he and his partner will be connected regardless of their past mistakes.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of introspection and the pain of past regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

Walked when I shoulda run
I didn't act fast enough when I needed to.


Ran when I shoulda walked
I acted too quickly or impulsively when I should have been more cautious.


And don't I know it
I am aware of my mistakes and their consequences.


You get inside me
You have a strong emotional impact on me.


Even when you went beside me
Even when you were physically present, you still affected me emotionally.


And I go into hiding
I retreat or hide from the world and my emotions.


And I know I never leave it alone
I am unable to shake off or forget about my emotions and experiences.


'Nother round of if onlys
Another cycle of regrets and wishing things were different.


Of all the ways you can know me
There are many facets to my personality and experiences.


How I take time going slowly
I am deliberate and cautious in my actions.


All the time that I did on my own
All the time I spent without you or anyone else.


And your head's in the ocean
Your thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and confusing.


Too deep to know where you're going
You feel lost and uncertain about your direction in life.


Hoping time can be frozen
You wish you could stop time and avoid the inevitable changes and challenges of life.


And you'll end up where you really belong
You hope to find your true purpose and place in life.


But the days keep on rolling
Time continues to pass, even if we wish it wouldn't.


We live in different moments
Our experiences and perspectives are unique and personal.


And our hurt is unfolding
Our pain and emotions are constantly developing and changing.


Still I walked when I shoulda run
Despite my awareness of my mistakes, I continue to make them.


Well I walked when I shoulda run
I recognize that I should have acted differently, but it's too late now.


And don't I, don't I, don't I, know it
I am painfully aware of my mistakes and shortcomings.


Sign for what's been
Acknowledge or take responsibility for the past.


Sign for what never
Let go of what never was or could be.


The line under what's been
Separate or distinguish the past from the present or future.


The line for what never
Create clear boundaries between what has happened and what is possible.


And the years are collected
Time has passed and experiences have accumulated.


I pray that we are regretless
I hope that we can move forward without regrets or guilt.


You and I - the connected
We share a deep and meaningful bond or relationship.


You and I and the blood and the bone
We are connected on a fundamental and intimate level.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music
Written by: Jamie Woon, John O'Kane, Steve Camden

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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Lyrics:
Walked when I shoulda run
Ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

Walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

You get inside me
Even when you went beside me
And I go into hiding
And I know I never leave it alone

'Nother round of if onlys
Of all the ways you can know me
How I take time going slowly
All the time that I did on my own

Still I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

Well I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it

And your head's in the ocean
Too deep to know where you're going
Hoping time can be frozen
And you'll end up where you really belong

But the days keep on rolling
We live in different moments
And our hurt is unfolding
Everyday that we do and we don't

Still I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I know it
Well I walked when I shoulda run
And I ran when I shoulda walked
And don't I know it
And don't I, don't I, don't I, know it
No no no no no

Sign for what's been
Sign for what never
The line under what's been
The line for what never

And the years are collected
I pray that we are regretless
You and I - the connected
You and I and the blood and the bone



All comments from YouTube:

@lflo2434

Still listening in 2024..are you!?!?🔥🔥🔥

@simonacraciune7966

Still the best ❤️

@jessiecoulter5007

2024 continue to return, 10 years now ... Jamie Woon perfection ❤

@howtofixthings9678

Can't believe 9 years have past... And now I'm listening it with my daughter... so many things have changed somehow I do believe that I ran when I was supposed to run and walked when I was supposed to walk and not the other way around. I took the right steps!

@uncleroy

Crazy story bin ladin

@purplecrystal6145

@@uncleroy phahahaha LOL

@elv.entertainmentsandlondo7057

I do believe in your soul words and we are all connected.

@elv.entertainmentsandlondo7057

I love this song, period and always.
I'm sorry i meant forever...

@ammary565

Nice.. Same there my daughter is12 wow how fast..

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@skriilo

I came here for a moment of nostalgia.

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