You Were Meant For Me
Jewel Lyrics

I hear the clock, it's 6 AM
The singer wakes up early at 6 AM, aware of the time ticking by.

I feel so far from where I've been
The singer feels disconnected from her past and where she comes from.

I got my eggs, I got my pancakes too
The singer is self-sufficient and has everything she needs, but no one to share it with.

I got my maple syrup, everything but you
The singer has all the necessary ingredients to make breakfast, but the one thing she truly desires is missing.

I break the yolks and make a smiley face
In her new home, the singer is trying to find moments of joy and happiness by making a smiley face with her breakfast.

I kinda like it in my brand new place
Despite missing someone, the singer enjoys her new space and is trying to make the best of her current situation.

Wipe the spots off of the mirror
The singer takes time to clean and maintain her living space.

Don't leave the keys in the door
The singer takes precautions to ensure her own safety and security.

I never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause
The singer has adapted her behaviors and habits to improve her living space and to make it more comfortable for herself.

Dreams last so long
The singer feels that her dreams and memories remain vivid and powerful even after someone is gone.

Even after you're gone
The singer is referencing someone who has left her life, but their impact remains present.

I know that you love me
The singer is certain that the person she is addressing had love for her, even if they are no longer together.

And soon you will see
The singer believes that the person she is addressing will eventually realize that they were meant to be together.

You were meant for me
The singer believes that the person she is addressing was destined to be with her.

And I was meant for you
The singer believes that she was also destined to be with the person she is addressing.

I called my mama, she was out for a walk
The singer reaches out to her mother, but cannot find comfort in that relationship.

Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk
The singer tries to find comfort in small and mundane things, but cannot find peace.

So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news
The singer is surrounded by negativity and sadness and cannot escape it.

More hearts being broken or people being used
The singer is reflecting on the state of the world and the negative things that are happening around her.

Put on my coat in the pouring rain
The singer is physically moving through the world, but emotionally feels stuck and unable to escape her sadness.

I saw a movie it just wasn't the same
The singer is watching things that used to bring her joy, but no longer feel the same without the person she is missing.

'Cause it was happy or I was sad
The singer cannot find happiness in things anymore because she feels consumed by her sadness.

And it made me miss you oh so bad 'cause
The singer is nostalgic for a time when she was happy and with the person she is missing.

I go about my business, I'm doing fine
The singer is trying to move on and carry on with her life, even though she is still impacted by her sadness.

Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line?
The singer is acknowledging that even if she were to connect with the person she is missing, there may be nothing to say.

Same old story, not much to say
The singer feels like she is just repeating a story and has nothing new or interesting to share, even if she were to re-connect with the person.

Hearts are broken every day
The singer acknowledges that there is universal suffering and heartbreak happening all around us.

I brush my teeth, I put the cap back on
The singer is still trying to maintain her routine and take care of herself, even amidst her sadness.

I know you hate it when I leave the light on
The singer is referencing the person she is missing and their preferences or annoyances.

I pick up a book up and then I turn the sheets down
The singer is trying to distract herself and find comfort in comfort in books and other activities.

And then I take a deep breath, a good look around
The singer tries to stay mindful and present in the moment, rather than getting lost in her thoughts.

Put on my pj's and hop into bed
The singer is ready to end her day and rest, but still feels consumed by her sadness and loneliness.

I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead
The singer is suffering and feeling deeply about her separation from the person she is missing.

I try and tell myself it'll all be alright
The singer is trying to stay positive and hopeful, even though it is difficult.

I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause
The singer is trying to find rest and some relief from her sadness and anxious thoughts.