One Chance I Won't Take
Kaiyko Lyrics
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Let go of everything that
You've been holding on it's not easy but
You're feelings aren't wrong
Don't look back again cause there's nothin'
For you there or here or anywhere
You tied me to my own grave, my grave
I coulda been someone better but I had
To go and get carried away away
I wanna be the person you adore so
Tell me all the dark secrets inside your head
Is it okay?
If I forgive myself one more time
Can I still be the one on your mind each day?
Is this the one chance that
I just won't take?
Wish I could break-in
That crazy head of yours
I know you fakin' for the whole
Sake of feelings you can't ignore
I know you got it out, let it out
But in a bad way go back to those days
Am I a dreamer without a choice?
Or forcing myself to get better?
You don't wanna go there
You don't wanna go there
No one is making you
I know it's not I know it's not fair
Fightin' myself for your own place
Knowing the feeling might not change
I wish you'd say I'll be okay cause-
I wanna be the person you adore so
Tell me all the dark secrets inside your head
Is it okay?
If I forgive myself one more time
Can I still be the one on your mind each day?
Is this the one chance that
I just won't take?
Let go of everything that
I've been holding on
It's not easy but my feelings aren't wrong
Don't look back again cause there's
Nothin' for you there or here or anywhere
I'm so sick of feelin' like you
Tied me to my own grave, my grave
I coulda been someone better but I had
To go and get carried away away
I wanna be the person you adore so
Tell me all the dark secrets inside your head
Is it okay?
If I forgive myself one more time
Can I still be the one on your mind each day?
Is this the one chance that
I just won't take?
The lyrics of Kaiyko's song "One Chance I Won't Take" delve into themes of self-reflection, inner conflict, and the struggle to let go of past burdens. The opening lines urge the listener to release their emotional baggage and not dwell on the past, emphasizing that there is nothing to gain from holding onto negativity. The singer expresses frustration at feeling tied down by their own mistakes and missed opportunities, lamenting their past actions that led them astray.
The chorus reflects a desire for redemption and the longing to be cherished by someone. The plea to be trusted with dark secrets and the question of forgiveness suggest a yearning for connection and acceptance. However, amidst this hope for reconciliation, there is also a sense of doubt and hesitation. The singer questions whether they should take a chance on forgiveness and whether they deserve a place in the other person's heart.
In the second verse, the lyrics delve deeper into the complexity of the relationship dynamics. The singer wishes to understand the other person's inner struggles and vulnerabilities, but they also acknowledge the facade that the other person maintains to shield themselves from pain. There is a sense of internal conflict as the singer grapples with the uncertainty of whether they should push forward to improve themselves or resign to their flaws.
The closing verse circles back to the initial call to let go of the past and move forward. The repetition of feeling trapped in their own metaphorical grave echoes the internal battle the singer faces. Despite yearning for growth and a chance at redemption, there is a realization that some opportunities may be too risky to pursue. The ambiguity of whether to seize the one chance presented or to let it pass underscores the song's central theme of grappling with inner turmoil and hesitating at the brink of change.
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