Don't Say Anything
Matt Van Lyrics
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If only I'd known these rails wouldn't hold
Cast in gold
And it weighs me down
Like a hundred stones
But don't
Ask me to pick my poison
'Cause baby you know I'd pick you every time
And these empty eyes
It's what keeps me alive
So I'm not too keen to say goodbye
So don't say anything
Let's save our energy
Yeah, you'll be better off without me
I'm giving up
Take care of my sweater please
Say hi to your family
'Cause I'm leaving
Don't you try to stop me
From giving up
How does it end, this story
If only I'd known this page wouldn't turn
But it still burns
And it stings my lungs
As I breathe your words
And I
I couldn't stand to tell you
That I was not ready for this at the time
But at least I tried
Keep your feet set straight
And your head up high
But I am not good with goodbyes
So don't say anything
Let's save our energy
Yeah, you'll be better off without me
I'm giving up
Take care of my sweater please
Say hi to your family
'Cause I'm leaving
Don't you try to stop me
From giving up
Don't say anything
I'm giving up, I'm giving up
Don't say anything
I'm giving up, I'm giving up
Don't say anything
'Cause if you, do I might just change my mind
Oh don't say anything, no
It's been a good run I guess we'll say
And maybe our paths will cross one day
I have no regrets and I have no doubts
That you would be much more happy without me
And i'm sorry
Cast in gold, and it weighs me down
I can't take it no more, and I
I'm sorry
Oh god, I'm sorry
The lyrics of Matt Van's song Don't Say Anything are about a love affair that is ending in a trainwreck. The first verse talks about the weight of the burden that is on the singer's shoulder, which feels like a hundred stones. The singer doesn't want to be asked to pick their poison because they would choose the partner every time. The singer has a messed up heart and empty eyes that are keeping them alive, and they are not thinking about saying goodbye. The chorus urges the partner not to say anything and save their energy because the singer is giving up the relationship. They ask their partner to take care of their sweater and say hi to their family because they are leaving and don't want to be stopped.
The second verse continues to reflect the aftermath of the trainwreck, which has left the singer with a burning feeling that stings their lungs. The singer confesses that they were not ready for the relationship at that time, but they tried their best. They encourage their partner to keep their feet set straight and head up high, but the singer is not good at goodbyes. The chorus is repeated with the addition of "I'm sorry" at the end, suggesting the singer's remorse for the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
How did it start, this trainwreck
Reflecting on how this relationship went so wrong
If only I'd known these rails wouldn't hold
If only I knew that this relationship wouldn't last
Cast in gold
Our relationship was once strong and valuable
And it weighs me down
But now it's become a heavy burden on me
Like a hundred stones
I feel weighed down by the past and the memories
But don't, ask me to pick my poison
Don't make me choose between my mistakes and my heart
'Cause baby you know I'd pick you every time
Because I still love you, despite everything
With this fucked up heart
My heart is damaged and messed up
And these empty eyes
My eyes are empty and void of emotions
It's what keeps me alive
But my love for you is what keeps me going
So I'm not too keen to say goodbye
I don't want to let go of you or our relationship
So don't say anything
Just let us part ways in silence
Let's save our energy
Let's not waste our breath on goodbyes
Yeah, you'll be better off without me
I know you'll be happier without me in your life
I'm giving up
I'm letting go and moving on
Take care of my sweater please
Just a small reminder of me and our time together
Say hi to your family
One last message to pass on to your loved ones
'Cause I'm leaving
I'm saying goodbye and walking away
Don't you try to stop me
Please don't plead with me to stay
From giving up
I've already given up on this relationship
How does it end, this story
Wondering how our love story concludes
If only I'd known this page wouldn't turn
If only I knew that our love story wouldn't have a happy ending
But it still burns
The memories of our love still hurt me
And it stings my lungs
My wounds and regrets are painful to my core
As I breathe your words
As I recall the things you said to me
And I
Despite it all
I couldn't stand to tell you
I couldn't find the words to say
That I was not ready for this at the time
That I wasn't emotionally equipped for this relationship
But at least I tried
But I gave it my all, and that's all I can do
Keep your feet set straight
Stay strong and steady
And your head up high
Be proud of who you are
But I am not good with goodbyes
But I struggle to say goodbye to you
'Cause if you, do I might just change my mind
Because if you beg me to stay, I might give in
Oh don't say anything, no
So please, don't make it harder for me to let go
It's been a good run I guess we'll say
Our relationship had its ups and downs but it was good while it lasted
And maybe our paths will cross one day
Maybe we'll run into each other again in the future
I have no regrets and I have no doubts
I don't regret our relationship and I have no doubts about my decision
That you would be much more happy without me
I know you'll find happiness without me in your life
And i'm sorry
I'm sorry for all the pain and heartbreak I caused you
Oh god, I'm sorry
I'm truly sorry, from the bottom of my heart
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matt Van
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