Coulda Been
Kimberley Locke Lyrics


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It's hard
To believe
We weren't to be
And all good things end eventually
But here I am
Walking away
And you're down on your knees
Begging me, please baby stay
Well no can do
'Cause boy you were untrue
The only rule
There is no exception to
3's a crowd
So where does that leave you now
That's what you get for living loud
Remember

Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been

I used to think
I couldn't live without us together
But boy look at me now
I got my hopes
My whole life and all my dreams
So as you wave goodbye to me
Just remember

Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been

Someday you'll see me walking down the street
Looking all confident and complete
Wondering if you made a mistake
Threw it away too soon
I'll wave and blow you a kiss
And say it's cool running into you like this
How you doing? Have any kids?
Do you ever look back and wish that
You could turn, turn back time
And make me change my mind
But you didn't so
Let's get on with letting go
Almost doesn't count you no
So remember remember
So remember remember

Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
Coulda been right
Coulda been cool
Coulda been the best thing since high school
Coulda been wild
Coulda been free
You coulda been everything to me
Coulda been real
Coulda been hot
Coulda been the one who hits my spot
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not
And all you got
Is something that coulda been
But you're not




And all you got
Is something that coulda been

Overall Meaning

Kimberley Locke's "Coulda Been" is a powerful pop song about a failed relationship. The lyrics are emotional and introspective, as the singer reflects on what could have been if things had gone differently. The song starts with Locke acknowledging that it's hard to believe that they weren't meant to be together and that "all good things end eventually". But, she's walking away from the relationship because her partner was untrue and "3's a crowd", indicating that the relationship was not built on honesty and trust. The chorus details what could have been- the love, the passion, the adventures- but because of her partner's infidelity, they will never have those things. The song ends with Locke imagining that someday, her partner will regret their actions and wish they had done things differently, but it will be too late.


The lyrics of "Coulda Been" clearly highlight the pain and regret felt when a relationship ends. It's a song of introspection that is easy to relate to because most of us have had failed relationships where we question what could have been. The song acknowledges the disappointment and heartache of ending a relationship, but it also encourages moving on from it. Locke asserts that even though the relationship didn't work out as she hoped, she's moving forward with "hopes, my whole life, and all my dreams".


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard
It's not easy


To believe
To accept as true


We weren't to be
Our relationship wasn't meant to last


And all good things end eventually
Everything has an end, even if it is good


But here I am
Even though we are breaking up


Walking away
Leaving


And you're down on your knees
You're begging me


Begging me, please baby stay
Asking me to stay with you


Well no can do
It's not possible


'Cause boy you were untrue
You were not honest with me


The only rule
The basic principle


There is no exception to
There is no escape from


3's a crowd
A romantic relationship involving three people is complicated


So where does that leave you now
What is your situation now?


That's what you get for living loud
Your reckless behavior has consequences


Remember
Don't forget


Coulda been right
Our relationship could have been perfect


Coulda been cool
Our relationship could have been stylish


Coulda been the best thing since high school
Our relationship could have been the best thing that ever happened to us


Coulda been wild
Our relationship could have been exciting and unpredictable


Coulda been free
Our relationship could have been liberating


You coulda been everything to me
You could have been my perfect partner


Coulda been real
Our relationship could have been genuine


Coulda been hot
Our relationship could have been passionate


Coulda been the one who hits my spot
You could have been the one who satisfies me


But you're not
But you are not that person


And all you got
All you have


Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened


I used to think
I used to believe


I couldn't live without us together
I thought I couldn't go on without you


But boy look at me now
But now I'm doing fine


I got my hopes
I have my dreams and aspirations


My whole life and all my dreams
Everything I want in life


So as you wave goodbye to me
As we say our final goodbye


Someday you'll see me walking down the street
You'll see me in the future


Looking all confident and complete
Appearing secure and fulfilled


Wondering if you made a mistake
Thinking if you regret what happened


Threw it away too soon
Ended our relationship prematurely


I'll wave and blow you a kiss
I will greet you politely


And say it's cool running into you like this
I'll say it's nice to see you again


How you doing? Have any kids?
Asking how you are and if you have children


Do you ever look back and wish that
Do you regret


You could turn, turn back time
You could go back in time


And make me change my mind
And convince me not to break up with you


Let's get on with letting go
Let's move on from our past relationship


Almost doesn't count you no
Almost succeeding is not the same as succeeding


So remember remember
Don't forget


But you're not
But you are not that person


And all you got
All you have


Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened


Coulda been right
Our relationship could have been perfect


Coulda been cool
Our relationship could have been stylish


Coulda been the best thing since high school
Our relationship could have been the best thing that ever happened to us


Coulda been wild
Our relationship could have been exciting and unpredictable


Coulda been free
Our relationship could have been liberating


You coulda been everything to me
You could have been my perfect partner


Coulda been real
Our relationship could have been genuine


Coulda been hot
Our relationship could have been passionate


Coulda been the one who hits my spot
You could have been the one who satisfies me


But you're not
But you are not that person


And all you got
All you have


Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened


But you're not
But you are not that person


And all you got
All you have


Is something that coulda been
Is something that could have happened




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GUY ROCHE, SHELLY PEIKEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Nancy Edmonds

I've always loved this song from the first time I heard it.

Kimberley Locke

XO

Kimberley Locke

Thank you! Hope to see on my FB and other social media platforms. I have a new music video that I would love to get your feedback on: http://i-am-ent.com/artist/bond-villain/

Zaeem Mohammed

OMG after many many years of searching for this song i finally found it, Kimberley you're the artist i was searching for <3

Nina Meister

i love the video and the song. i remember when kim was on american idol. i was obsessed! i memorized all the songs she sang, she is so beautiful, i want to be just like her.

Linda H

Love her outfits in this video very cute ones. Great song love her voice she is amazing.

Roger Beleffi

Kimberley Locke, shes my star! I love her powerful voice.

Roger Beleffi

Kimberley Locke
Ohhhhh soo sorry i didnt read this message. But now i watched that video. Its great i love your voice sooo much❀️😍😍😍😎😎😎
And that one from Bond Villain too! Thank you for sharing!πŸ‘β€οΈ

Kimberley Locke

Roger, would you watch this video and tell me what you think? Thank you!
http://i-am-ent.com/artist/bond-villain/

Bass Kayakee

I have always loved your voice. My favorite song by you is 8th world wonder.

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