October Came Late
Mainstay Lyrics
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And if you could just have them you would be happy apart from me
And it took a while but it was more than worth the wait
The rain was falling when you said "I'm leaving"
I had to watch you go
I want this fall to change
You picked out your path but didn't you ever wonder if I was ok?
And doesn't the guilt eat up your mind? I just thought I'd ask
And it took a while but it was more than worth the wait
This year October came
All these questions hid in me so long
I just want to hear you say you were wrong
The song "October Came Late" by Mainstay is a deeply emotional track that explores the pain and heartbreak of a failed relationship. The lyrics have a melancholic tone that perfectly captures the mood of the track. The song is about a person who is deeply in love with someone who is incapable of reciprocating the same feelings. The singer is aware that the object of their love desires something else that is not within their reach. The opening lines, "All of the things you wanted were just outside your atmosphere, And if you could just have them you would be happy apart from me" are a poignant reminder that sometimes in life, despite our best efforts and intentions, things don't always work out the way we want them to.
The lyrics further delve into the profound sense of loss that the singer feels when the other person decides to leave. The line "The rain was falling when you said 'I'm leaving,' I had to watch you go" creates a vivid image of the moment. The singer's heartbreak over the failed relationship is evident through lines such as "I want this fall to change, I never heard you say that you were wrong," which highlight the longing for the other person to acknowledge their own mistakes. The questions-and-answers format in the middle of the song is particularly poignant, with lines like "You picked out your path but didn't you ever wonder if I was okay? And doesn't the guilt eat up your mind? I just thought I'd ask" showcasing the singer's desire to know if the other person has any regrets or if they are at peace with their choices.
Line by Line Meaning
All of the things you wanted were just outside your atmosphere
You were fixated on achieving things that were out of reach, even if they made you happy at my expense.
And if you could just have them you would be happy apart from me
You believed that obtaining those things would be enough to bring you happiness, even if that meant leaving me behind.
And it took a while but it was more than worth the wait
Although it was difficult and time-consuming, the wait for something better was ultimately worth it.
The rain was falling when you said 'I'm leaving'
You chose an opportune moment to inform me of your departure, adding to the emotional difficulty of that moment.
I had to watch you go
Despite my feelings, there was nothing I could do to stop you from leaving.
I want this fall to change
I hope this season of sadness and loss will come to an end soon and bring new beginnings.
I never heard you say that you were wrong
Throughout our relationship, you never admitted to any wrongdoing or took responsibility for the impact of your actions on me.
You picked out your path but didn't you ever wonder if I was ok?
While you were making your own choices, you disregarded the emotional toll it was taking on me.
And doesn't the guilt eat up your mind? I just thought I'd ask
I wonder if you feel a sense of guilt or regret about how things turned out between us.
This year October came
It is a specific point in time when significant change occurred that left a lasting impact.
All these questions hid in me so long
I have been keeping all these doubts and concerns inside for a long time.
I just want to hear you say you were wrong
I need closure and validation that you recognize the impact of your actions on me and are sorry for it.
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