The One That Got Away
M.M.M.F.D. Lyrics
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Fireworks spark when we collide
We found a way to put out the rumours
And what a failed salvation
We fell short by pretending like
We knew everything about our future
No harmony or a tune just two
Slow dancing kooks on a rooftop
Raise hell and go stark raving mad
Show off your dress, red and blue plaid
I'm no longer a fit for your mould
Though I'm glad that my gifts might
Cause darling even after all
Despite our hope to make the fall
Sometimes I wish I never knew you
And darling everything's alright
The only thing that stings my eye
Is my regret for loving you, the one that got away
Could we have won the battle
Win a victory by cheating the war
Raise a chance for an ever after
And what about history making our love seem
Like a forfeit dream playing on repeat
I'm, I'm holding out for answers
No harmony or a tune just two
Slow dancing kooks on a rooftop
I foresaw the trembling shadow on your face from the dark night
Cause darling even after all
Despite our hope to make the fall
Sometimes I wish I never knew you
And darling everything's alright
The only thing that stings my eye
Is my regret for loving you, the one that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
The one that got away
A love that's just an illusion
Will soon begin to loosen
I foresaw the writings on the wall
Just as clear as day light
Cause darling even after all
Despite our hope to make the fall
Sometimes I wish I never knew you
And darling everything's alright
The only thing that stings my eye
Is my regret for loving you, the one that got away
The one that got away
The one I led astray
The one that got away
The lyrics of MM.M.F.D.'s "The One That Got Away" tell a story of a failed relationship and the regrets associated with it. The first verse speaks of a tumultuous relationship, marked by fireworks when they collide. While they tried to quell rumors surrounding their relationship, it ultimately failed like a salvation that was not fully realized. The verse ends with a description of the couple as "slow dancing kooks on a rooftop," a fitting image for the eccentricity of their relationship.
The second verse contemplates what could have been if they had cheated the war and won the battle, to create an ever after. The lyrics suggest that their love may have been an illusion all along, and that they were both holding out for answers. The chorus repeats the line "sometimes I wish I never knew you," underscoring the pain and regret felt by the singer.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of the emotions felt after a relationship ends. The lyrics capture the sadness and longing for what could have been, as well as the pain of looking back on the relationship with regret.
Line by Line Meaning
It's such an odd relation
Our relationship is strange and unconventional
Fireworks spark when we collide
There's strong chemistry and passion between us
We found a way to put out the rumours
We were able to diminish the gossip and speculation about us
And what a failed salvation
Our attempt at salvation failed
We fell short by pretending like
Our relationship failed because we acted like we knew more than we actually did
We knew everything about our future
We were overconfident and presumed we had everything figured out
No harmony or a tune just two
Our relationship lacked a sense of synchronisation and harmony
Slow dancing kooks on a rooftop
We were awkward and eccentric while dancing on the roof
I foresaw the trembling glow on your face from the moonlight
I saw your face quivering in the light of the moon
Raise hell and go stark raving mad
Act crazy and do everything wildly
Show off your dress, red and blue plaid
Display your red and blue plaid dress
I'm no longer a fit for your mould
We are not compatible anymore
Though I'm glad that my gifts might
I'm happy that my presents probably still make you happy
Cause darling even after all
Despite everything we've been through, my love for you still stands
Despite our hope to make the fall
Even though we hoped to succeed in our relationship, we failed
Sometimes I wish I never knew you
Occasionally, I regret ever meeting you
And darling everything's alright
But despite everything, everything still seems okay
The only thing that stings my eye
The only thing that truly bothers me
Is my regret for loving you, the one that got away
Is that I regret falling in love with you and now you're gone
Could we have won the battle
Could we have succeeded in our relationship
Win a victory by cheating the war
Winning by taking shortcuts
Raise a chance for an ever after
Give us a chance for a happy ending
And what about history making our love seem
What if our relationship becomes legendary
Like a forfeit dream playing on repeat
Like a dream that never materialises and keeps recurring
I'm, I'm holding out for answers
I'm still searching for clarity and understanding
A love that's just an illusion
A love that isn't real
Will soon begin to loosen
Will eventually fade away
I foresaw the writings on the wall
I knew our relationship was doomed to fail
Just as clear as day light
As evident as daylight
The one I led astray
I'm the one who caused our relationship to fail
The one that got away
You are the one that I lost
The one that got away
You are the one that I'll always regret losing
The one that got away
You are the one that I can't ever forget
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Written by: Aland Said
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