I Would
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I know I said I'd see you there
Too much, too late
So late to come running back around
But I would
Go anywhere for you I would
Bite off more than I could chew for you
If you asked me to I would
You know for you
By saying I don't care
Didn't see you still had to bear it all
And now it shows
You weren't fine I thought I didn't know
But I would
Go anywhere for you I would
Bite off more than I could chew for you
Go anywhere for you
If you asked me to I would
You know for you
The song "I Would" by Longview touches upon the themes of regret, heartbreak and the willingness to make amends. The opening lines of "Back here, not where I know I said I'd see you there" suggests that the singer is remorseful for not keeping his/her promise, possibly to meet someone somewhere or to be there for them during a difficult time. The next line, "Too much, too late, so late to come running back around" further emphasizes the fact that the singer is apologizing for not taking action sooner.
The chorus, on the other hand, is a reaffirmation of the singer's dedication to the person they have let down. The repeated lines of "Go anywhere for you I would, Bite off more than I could chew for you, If you asked me to I would" expresses the sentiment that the singer is willing to do anything to make it up to them. The line "You know for you" reinforces this, signifying the depth of their love and loyalty.
The second verse continues the theme of regret, with the singer acknowledging that they failed to notice the other person's pain. "By saying I don't care, Didn't see you still had to bear it all, And now it shows, You weren't fine, I thought I didn't know" suggests that they were not attentive enough to notice the other person's struggles, which they now recognize was a mistake. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's devotion.
Overall, "I Would" is a poignant and heartfelt song about making amends and reaffirming one's commitment to the person they love. The lyrics speak to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or regret and highlights the importance of being there for the people that matter the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Back here, not where
I'm back here, not where I promised to be with you
I know I said I'd see you there
I promised to meet you there before this happened
Too much, too late
I'm realizing my mistake too late
So late to come running back around
I know it's too late to make it right, but I'm still trying to come back to you
But I would
But despite everything, I would still do anything for you
Go anywhere for you I would
I would go anywhere, no matter how far, for you
Bite off more than I could chew for you
I would take on more than I could handle for you
If you asked me to I would
If you ever need me, I would be there for you
You know for you
You know that I would do anything for you
By saying I don't care
When I said I didn't care, I didn't realize the pain it would cause you
Didn't see you still had to bear it all
I didn't realize that you were still suffering and had to bear it all on your own
And now it shows
Now I can see how much it affected you
You weren't fine I thought I didn't know
I thought you were okay and didn't realize how much you were struggling
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT DUNCAN MCVEY
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@stephenmccartney1606
destined to be a lost gem!
@KevinSmith-yh4jg
Incredible song. Must have heard this first 15+ years ago.