By the Way
Kill Your Idols Lyrics


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Don't think I forgot
Don't think I ever will
I told you that I wouldn't
Doesn't that give you a thrill?
You should be proud
You've earned your bragging rights
Too bad it had to cost me
So many sleepless nights




Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Kill Your Idols's song By The Way represent resentment towards someone who has caused harm and hurt through their actions. The singer makes it clear that although some time may have passed, they have not forgotten what was done to them nor will they ever. The reference to the person being able to brag about what they did highlights the lack of remorse and potentially even ego they possess. The singer acknowledges that the situation has taken a toll on them, with the line "Too bad it had to cost me so many sleepless nights", emphasizing the emotional pain they have endured. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of anger and bitterness towards the person who has caused such harm.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't think I forgot
I haven't forgotten about what you did to me.


Don't think I ever will
I'll always remember how you wronged me.


I told you that I wouldn't
I warned you that I wouldn't forget.


Doesn't that give you a thrill?
Are you excited by the fact that you caused me pain?


You should be proud
You should take responsibility for the hurt you caused.


You've earned your bragging rights
You can talk about how you hurt me since you did it.


Too bad it had to cost me
Unfortunately, your satisfaction came at my expense.


So many sleepless nights
I couldn't sleep because of the emotional turmoil you caused me.




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