IT WAS YOU
Jang Nara feat Alex Lyrics

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Mm-hm-hm

Was it that night you didn't ask where I had been?
Was it that fight we didn't have when I came in?
Was it the first time that you saw me drunk?
Second time that I said I'm sorry
Third time that I didn't call
Stayed out and missed your party

That time I met your friends I was indifferent
The way you're acting's got me questioning

When was it over for you?
When was it over?
When was the moment you knew
That you were gonna walk out eventually?
It's still not over for me
It's still not over for me

When I didn't ask if you were okay after a fight with your mom
And last time I stayed over at your place and you woke up alone
Was it the first time you pulled away?
Second time that we drove to Texas
Third time we ran into one of my random exes
So, was it ever real or was it all pretend?
The way you're acting's got me wonderin'

When was it over for you?
When was it over? (When was it over?)
When was the moment you knew
That you were gonna walk out eventually?
It's still not over for me
It's still not over for me

I'm still holdin' onto you
But I know you're already gone
I'm still wakin' up to you
I've been holdin' on for too long

When was it over for you?
When was it over? Oh (when was it over?)
When was the moment you knew
That you were gonna walk out eventually?
Tell me, when was it over for you?
When was it over? Oh
When was the moment you knew
That you were gonna walk out eventually?
It's still not over for me

I'm still holdin' onto you
But I know you're already gone
It's still not over for me
I'm still wakin' up to you
I've been holdin' on for too long

(When was it over?)

(Mm-hm-hm)
(Mm-hm-hm)

Overall Meaning

"It Was You" by Jang Nara feat Alex is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complexities of a relationship that has ended. In this song, the singer is trying to piece together the moments that led to the dissolution of their relationship, wondering when their partner started to emotionally check out and when they knew it was time to leave. The singer reflects on certain instances, such as not asking where they had been, not being there for them after a fight with their mother, and missing their party, realizing that these may have been the moments that caused their partner to distance themselves.

The song ends with a sense of resignation from the singer, who acknowledges that they are still holding on to their partner, but they know that they are already gone. They have been holding on for too long, and the relationship is over for their partner, even though it is still not over for them.

The song explores themes of communication, emotional neglect, and the aftermath of a breakup. It highlights the importance of recognizing the moments that led up to a breakup, as it can give insight into what went wrong in the relationship. It also emphasizes the pain of holding on to someone who has already left, urging listeners to come to terms with the end of the relationship and move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Was it that night you didn't ask where I had been?
Did the relationship start to fail the night you stopped caring about my whereabouts?

Was it that fight we didn't have when I came in?
Did the relationship start to fail the night we stopped communicating with each other?

Was it the first time that you saw me drunk?
Did the relationship start to fail the first time I let my guard down and showed you my true self?

Second time that I said I'm sorry
The second time I apologized for my mistakes, did you already know it was too late for us?

Third time that I didn't call
Did our relationship end because of my repeated failure to keep in touch with you?

Stayed out and missed your party
Did I miss out on the important moments in your life because I was not prioritizing our relationship?

That time I met your friends I was indifferent
Did our relationship start to fail the moment I showed apathy towards the important people in your life?

The way you're acting's got me questioning
Your current behavior is making me doubt if you ever truly loved me.

When was it over for you?
At what point did you realize that our relationship was not salvageable for you?

When was the moment you knew that you were gonna walk out eventually?
When did you realize that leaving me was inevitable?

It's still not over for me
I am still holding onto the hope that we can be together again.

I'm still holdin' onto you but I know you're already gone
Even though I am still attached to you, I understand that you have moved on from our relationship.

I'm still wakin' up to you
You are still the first thing on my mind when I wake up each day.

I've been holdin' on for too long
I have been clinging onto the past for too long and it's time for me to let go.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Samuel Brennin Hunt, Sasha Yatchenko, Shane McAnally, Emi Dragoi, King Henry

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