Band members:
Brian Joyce / Guitar & Vocals
Matt Chila / Guitar & Vocals
Kyle Bell / Bass
Luke Smartnick / Drums
Hard Feelings
Major League Lyrics
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I never meant to hurt you like that, I gave you the world and you took it back
She said I never fit into your love songs, save your sorrows for the record
You should have known
This has all gone straight to your head, your promises they have no meaning
Maybe wed be better off dead, so say goodbye and no hard feelings
The lyrics to Major League's song Hard Feelings seem bittersweet as they express the singer's conflicting emotions towards the person they are addressing. The opening line, "I'd trade in my six strings and big dreams if it'd make you last sad," suggests that the singer would sacrifice their passion and aspirations to ensure the other person's happiness. This reveals that the singer's love and concern for the person they are addressing weigh heavier than their own desires, which presents a selfless sentiment.
The second line, "I never meant to hurt you like that, I gave you the world and you took it back," paints a complicated picture of a relationship that evidently ended on a sour note. The singer seems to have put a lot of effort into the relationship, but it all went to waste. The woman in question then accuses the singer of not writing love songs about her hence making her feel unimportant. The line, "She said I never fit into your love songs, save your sorrows for the record," showcases how the relationship lacked communication and how the woman feels neglected, ignored, and insignificant. The chorus then acts as a resolution for an intense discussion, where the singer decides to call it quits and walks away.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd trade in my six strings and big dreams if it'd make you last sad
I would give up my passion and aspirations if it would prevent you from feeling sadness and disappointment.
I never meant to hurt you like that, I gave you the world and you took it back
I did not intend to cause you pain, I provided you with everything but you threw it away.
She said I never fit into your love songs, save your sorrows for the record
The girl claims that she was not compatible with the way I express my love, and tells me not to bring up my regrets through music.
You should have known
It was your responsibility to be aware of the situation and not be caught off guard by the outcome.
This has all gone straight to your head, your promises they have no meaning
Your ego has inflated due to this situation, and your words are no longer trustworthy.
Maybe we'd be better off dead, so say goodbye and no hard feelings
Perhaps it would be easier if we did not exist, but if we do go our separate ways, let there be no lingering anger or resentment towards each other.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.