How Could I
LIL NARNIA Lyrics
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Ever really let you leave my side?
How could I
Ever let you take a piece of my life?
Baby, I can't top
What you said, you fell outta love
Now it's stuck in my head
And what it meant
This shit ain't ain't the same
Never listen again
Nah this shit ain't the same
Love it when you say my name
Pretty pictures broken frames
I miss the way we were
Nah this shit ain't the same
I can feel my stomach ache
Screaming fuck it I'm okay
When you ask me but all I can think is
How could I
Ever really let you leave my side?
How could I
Ever let you take a piece of my life?
Question, you're calling
Aching, I'm falling
These scars on my skin that you left in the end
You knew I can't take it
Bother or break it
In my worst decisions I made you nothing
I can't
What do you want from me? (What do you want from me?)
I can't
What do you want from me? (What do you want from me?)
How could I
Ever really let you leave my side?
How could I
Ever let you take a piece of my life?
Cut out my eyes
Can't stand to see you cry
And I can see the tears fall while you scream
Girl, you mean the world to me
Now I'm left hanging with your vacancy
Had to let all your feelings die
But there was a lack of my persistency
So this time I'm on your side
How could I?
In "How Could I" by LIL NARNIA, the lyrics express a deep sense of regret and longing after a romantic relationship has ended. The first verse reflects on the disbelief of allowing someone to leave and the mistake of giving them a significant part of one's life. The singer questions themselves, wondering how they could have made such a choice.
The chorus emphasizes the impact of the breakup, as the singer realizes that things will never be the same. They mention how they miss the way things used to be and how hearing their favorite song reminds them of the love they once shared. They acknowledge that the current situation is different and that they may never be able to enjoy that song again.
In the second verse, the lyrics depict the emotional turmoil caused by the breakup. The singer describes feeling physical pain in their stomach as they try to convince themselves that they are okay. However, deep down, they still struggle to understand how they could have let the person go.
The bridge explores the aftermath of the breakup. The singer feels lost and vulnerable, with scars left on their skin by the other person. They admit to making poor choices in the relationship and have now been reduced to nothing. They express confusion about what the other person wants from them, highlighting the difficulties in moving on and finding closure.
In the final lines, the singer reflects on the pain caused by the separation. They mention wanting to shield themselves and not being able to bear seeing the other person cry. Despite everything, they confess that the person still means the world to them, further emphasizing their deep emotional attachment.
Overall, "How Could I" delves into the inner turmoil of regret, longing, and the struggle to move on after the end of a significant relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's deep emotional pain and their difficulty in comprehending their own actions, making it a heartfelt exploration of post-breakup emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
How could I
Expressing disbelief and regret for a past action
Ever really let you leave my side?
Questioning the decision to allow you to depart from my presence
How could I
Expressing disbelief and regret for a past action
Ever let you take a piece of my life?
Questioning the decision to allow you to take a significant part of my life
Baby, I can't top
Acknowledging the inability to surpass or exceed
What you said, you fell outta love
Referring to your statement about falling out of love
Now it's stuck in my head
Perceiving your words as mentally haunting and persistent
Kind like our favorite song
Comparing the relentless presence of your words to a cherished song
And what it meant
Referring to the deep significance of our past relationship
This shit ain't ain't the same
Expressing that present circumstances are significantly different and unsatisfying
Never listen again
Deciding to refrain from engaging or paying attention in the future
Nah this shit ain't the same
Affirming that the current situation is distinctly dissimilar
Love it when you say my name
Derived pleasure from the way you utter my name
Pretty pictures broken frames
Referring to the shattered beauty and disarray of our past memories
I miss the way we were
Longing for the previous state of our relationship
Nah this shit ain't the same
Affirming that the current situation is distinctly dissimilar
I can feel my stomach ache
Experiencing physical pain and discomfort in the abdomen
Screaming fuck it I'm okay
Vocally expressing indifference and emotional stability
When you ask me but all I can think is
When you inquire, but my thoughts are consumed by
Question, you're calling
Referring to your persistent inquiries
Aching, I'm falling
Experiencing emotional pain and descending into despair
These scars on my skin that you left in the end
Referring to the lasting impact of the wounds you inflicted on my physical being and emotional state
You knew I can't take it
Recognizing that you were aware of my inability to endure such pain
Bother or break it
An attempt to disturb or shatter the relationship
In my worst decisions I made you nothing
Acknowledging that in my moments of poor judgment, I rendered you meaningless
I can't
Expressing an inability or incapacity
What do you want from me? (What do you want from me?)
Questioning your desires or expectations of me
Cut out my eyes
Painfully removing the ability to see
Can't stand to see you cry
Unable to bear witnessing your tears
And I can see the tears fall while you scream
Observing your tears cascade as you vocalize your distress
Girl, you mean the world to me
Conveying that you hold immense significance and value in my life
Now I'm left hanging with your vacancy
Being left in a state of emptiness or absence due to your departure
Had to let all your feelings die
Necessitated the cessation of your emotions
But there was a lack of my persistency
Acknowledging a failing in my determination and commitment
So this time I'm on your side
In the present moment, I am aligning myself with your perspective or position
How could I?
Expressing disbelief and regret for a past action
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Written by: JAY DROEGEMEIER
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