I Told You So
Jimmy Jones Lyrics


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Here I am with a broken heart,
My whole world is falling apart.
Here I am feeling low,
All you ever say is 'I told you so.'

You say, "I told you so,
I try to let you talk to me
'I told you so, '
That's all you ever say to me."
Well here I am, I guess you win
"I told you so;" quit rubbin' it in.

Here I sit in misery,
You ain't got no sense of me
Here I am feeling low,
All you ever say is 'I told you so.'

You say, 'I told you so,
I try to let you talk to me
'I told you so, '
That's all you ever say to me."
Well, here I am, I guess you win
"I told you so;" quit rubbin' it in.

(Instrumental break)

You think you show some pity for my broken heart,
All you do is stand around looking smart.
You say, "I told you so,
I try to let you talk to me.
'I told you so, '
That's all you ever say to me."




Well, here I am, I guess you win.
"I told you so;" quit rubbin' it in.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Told You So" by Jimmy Jones depict a person who has a broken heart and feels miserable. The person is feeling low and alone, and their entire world seems to be falling apart. However, the melancholic atmosphere is worsened by the constant reminders of the person who may have caused such pain. Every time the singer tries to speak up or express their pain, all they hear is "I told you so." The person who once may have claimed to care about them now repeatedly rubs it in their face that they ignored their warnings, causing this pain that they are feeling. The person's sense of despair and hopelessness is reinforced by these constant jabs, leaving them feeling like they have lost the battle.


Ultimately, the lyrics of the song offer a pensive reflection on a relationship gone sour. Beyond the singer's heartbreak, there is an underlying feeling of regret and a sense of lost opportunity that is examined. The song suggests that there was a moment where things could have gone differently, but the singer ignored the signs or the advice given, leading to the pain they now experience. But despite the singer feeling broken, alone and vulnerable, the person who caused this pain continues to assert their superiority, dismiss them, and repeat over and over again: "I told you so."


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am with a broken heart,
I am heartbroken and vulnerable.


My whole world is falling apart.
The pain and sadness I am feeling is overwhelming and all-encompassing.


Here I am feeling low,
I am in a state of emotional despair.


All you ever say is 'I told you so.'
You take pleasure in reminding me that you warned me about this outcome even though it's not helpful to me in this moment.


You say, "I told you so,
You repeat your unhelpful and unsympathetic message to me.


I try to let you talk to me
I attempt to engage with you and hope for some empathy or kindness.


'I told you so, '
You continue to gloat about being correct and disregard my feelings.


That's all you ever say to me."
Your lack of compassion and understanding is only further hurting me.


Well here I am, I guess you win
I feel defeated and that you have the upper hand.


"I told you so;" quit rubbin' it in.
I want you to stop reminding me of your prediction and start showing me some support instead.


Here I sit in misery,
I am still consumed by pain and sadness.


You ain't got no sense of me
You don't seem to understand the depth of my emotions or how to help me through this.


You think you show some pity for my broken heart,
I thought you would have some compassion for me and what I am going through.


All you do is stand around looking smart.
Instead, you stay detached and offer no real support or empathy.


Well, here I am, I guess you win.
Once again, I feel defeated and like you hold all the power in this situation.


"I told you so;" quit rubbin' it in.
I urge you to stop repeating your unhelpful message and start offering me some genuine support instead.




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