Shoulda
Kylie Morgan Lyrics
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And get a drink with me, but exes can't be friends
Next thing I know I'm in the front seat of your car
Next thing I know we're making out in the back of the bar
Shoulda locked down, shoulda laid low
Shoulda poured two for one alone
I know it now but it's too late
Oh, I knew better than to ever think that you could change
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda, shoulda
(Shoulda, shoulda)
When they said last call, that shoulda been my cue
But that alcohol, damn, the things it makes me do
Next thing I know I'm sleeping in your bed again
Next thing I know I'm sneaking out in your jacket
Like a bad habit, high heels in my hand
Shoulda locked down, shoulda laid low
Shoulda poured two for one alone
I know it now but it's too late
Shoulda hung up when I saw your name
Oh, I knew better than to ever think that you could change
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda, shoulda
(Shoulda, shoulda)
Next thing I know I'm doin' things I know I shouldn't do
But here I go again
Shoulda locked down, shoulda laid low
Shoulda poured two for one alone
I know it now but it's too late
Shoulda hung up when I saw your name
Oh, I knew better than to ever think that you could change
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda, shoulda
(Shoulda, shoulda)
Shoulda known, shoulda known, shoulda known
Shoulda, shoulda
In Kylie Morgan's song Shoulda, the singer is reflecting on a past relationship with her ex-boyfriend, whom she still has feelings for. The song captures the moment when her ex-boyfriend reaches out to her, wanting to catch up and grab drinks, but Kylie is hesitant, knowing that this could potentially lead to a night of regretful decisions. But despite her reservations, Kylie ends up going out with her ex, and ends up sleeping with him. In the song, she laments not trusting her instincts to stay away from him, and reflects on the feelings of being unable to resist the allure of someone she knows is bad for her.
Throughout the song, Kylie is grappling with the idea of hindsight and realizing that she made the wrong decision by seeing her ex. She acknowledges that she should have stayed home instead of going out, knowing that she was susceptible to her ex's charms. She also notes that she should have seen the warning signs when her ex reached out to her, and hung up when she saw his name on the caller ID. But even though she recognizes her mistakes, Kylie ultimately chastises herself for not being able to resist the temptation, singing "I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda."
Overall, Shoulda is a poignant song that captures the feelings of regret and self-deprecation that often come with reflecting on past relationships. The lyrics beautifully capture the feeling of not being able to trust oneself, even when one knows that one should, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever had to resist the temptation to fall back into an unhealthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So you miss me, wanna know how I been
You want to reconnect with me and know about my well-being
And get a drink with me, but exes can't be friends
You want to meet me for a drink but we cannot be friends since we were in a relationship previously
Next thing I know I'm in the front seat of your car
I suddenly find myself sitting in the passenger seat of your car
Next thing I know we're making out in the back of the bar
Before I know it, we are kissing in the back of the bar
Shoulda locked down, shoulda laid low
I should have stopped this from happening, I should have kept my distance
Shoulda poured two for one alone
I should have been drinking alone instead of indulging with you
I know it now but it's too late
I realize my mistake now, but it's too late to undo it
Shoulda hung up when I saw your name
I should have ended the call as soon as I saw your name, knowing where this would lead
Oh, I knew better than to ever think that you could change
Deep down, I knew you would never change, but I let myself believe otherwise
Shoulda, woulda, coulda
These are all the things I could have done differently, but now it's too late
I ain't never been no good at staying home when I know that I shoulda
I have a history of not being able to resist temptation when I know I should have stayed away
When they said last call, that shoulda been my cue
The signal that it was time to leave should have been enough for me to walk away
But that alcohol, damn, the things it makes me do
The influence of alcohol can make me act impulsively, and I regret it later
Next thing I know I'm sleeping in your bed again
Before I even realize what's happening, I find myself waking up in your bed
Next thing I know I'm sneaking out in your jacket
Making another hasty retreat, I have to leave in your jacket, almost like a thief
Like a bad habit, high heels in my hand
I know that this is a bad habit, yet I can't help myself, I even leave the place without my shoes
Next thing I know I'm doin' things I know I shouldn't do
Once again, I find myself indulging in activities that I know I should avoid
Shoulda known, shoulda known, shoulda known
I should have known better, and avoided the same mistakes
Writer(s): Shane Mcanally, Ben Johnson, Kylie Morgan
Contributed by Charlotte N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric Alvarado
I just found this song and I’m always into trying new stuff but I truly think she is going to be an amazing singer she has and amazing voice production team and amazing fans I will be looking forward to her new songs!😁
Joseph Tabrisky
1 year later she is one of the power house headliners! Just took my fiancé to see her on her opening night (fiancé’s fav country artist). It was a packed house w/everybody singing with her! Great time! Will be seeing her again!
Joseph Tabrisky
Surprised my Fiancé with tickets to see Kylie on the opening night of her First Headlining Tour or the Independent With You Tour at the Moonshine Beach venue. First the concert was amazing! The venue is built solely for music and entertainment and Kylie ROCKED THE HOUSE! She also saw my Fiancé in front of stage with her Bride To Be sash, held her hand while singing my Fiancés favorite song! Also want to note that I’m a metal head and have never had more fun at a concert that was not metal or punk rock.
Holly Davis
So glad she's making a comeback! Lovely womam! I met her once when I was in middle school
HAWC TALKS
Great song for sure! I met her once in a yoga class:)
Bengt Thulin
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Top 10 for certain. Maybe even make number 1 on the charts 🤔
Congratulations young Lady this is amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🤩😍
SimplyCheryl
Says a lot that I'm not a country fan at all but I'm addicted to this song!
cg musical_legend
I discovered this song live with her opening for Niko Moon in Gainesville. Really awesome song!
Sheila Cooley
Oh so cool when was that .... I'm in Gainesville a lot ... darn I would love to see her live !!!
Kinley Pratt
I'm watching live? Wow! This is crazy! Love u kylie! I'm waiting for this! I love ur music so much!