POV
McFly Lyrics
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So did I make you happy because you cried an ocean?
And there's a thousand lines about the way you smile
Written in my mind but every single word's a lie
I never wanted everything to end this way
But you can take the bluest sky and turn it gray
I swore to you that I would do my best to change
I'm looking at you from another point of view
I don't know how the hell I fell in love with you
I'd never wish for anyone to feel the way I do
Is this a sign from heaven showing me the light?
Was this supposed to happen? I'm better off without you
So you can leave tonight and don't you dare come back
And try to make things right 'cause I'll be ready for a fight
I never wanted everything to end this way
But you can take the bluest sky and turn it gray
I swore to you that I would do my best to change
But you said it don't matter
I'm looking at you from another point of view
I don't know how the hell I fell in love with you
I'd never wish for anyone to feel the way I do
I never thought that everything would end this way
But you can take the bluest sky and turn it gray
I swore to you that I would do my best to change
But you said it don't matter
I'm looking at you from another point of view
I don't know how the hell I fell in love with you
I'd never wish for anyone to feel the way I do
And you said, and you said, and you said
(I do)
And you said, and you said, and you said
(Do)
And you said it don't matter
(I do)
And you said, and you said, and you said
(I do)
And you said, and you said, and you said
(Do)
And you said it don't matter
And you said, and you said, and you said
And you said, and you said, and you said
And you said it don't matter
And you said, and you said, and you said
And you said, and you said, and you said
You just said it don't matter
The lyrics to McFly's "POV" describe the end of a relationship where the singer is exhausted from repeatedly asking if they made the other person happy. They reflect on the lies they told themselves and the false promises they made to try and save the relationship. The singer is hurt and angry but also questioning how they fell in love with this person in the first place. They are contemplating whether this is a sign that they are better off without them and are ready to move on.
The repetitive use of "and you said it don't matter" highlights the other person's apathy towards the relationship and their disregard for the singer's feelings. The use of metaphors such as "turning the bluest sky gray" and "looking at you from another point of view" showcases the singer's perspective and how their view of the other person has changed. The overall tone of the song is introspective and emotional, capturing the complexities of a relationship that has fallen apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting tired of asking, this is the final time
I have asked you many times before, but this is my final attempt to get an answer
So did I make you happy because you cried an ocean?
Did my actions cause you pain despite my efforts to make you happy?
And there's a thousand lines about the way you smile
I have many memories of your smile
Written in my mind but every single word's a lie
Those memories are now tainted because of the lies you told me
I never wanted everything to end this way
This is not how I wanted things to end between us
But you can take the bluest sky and turn it gray
Your actions have the power to turn something beautiful into something dull
I swore to you that I would do my best to change
I promised to make changes for the sake of our relationship
But you said it don't matter
You didn't believe my promises of change would make a difference
I'm looking at you from another point of view
I'm reevaluating our relationship from a different perspective
I don't know how the hell I fell in love with you
I'm questioning how I could have ever fallen in love with you
I'd never wish for anyone to feel the way I do
I wouldn't want anyone to experience the pain I'm feeling
Is this a sign from heaven showing me the light?
Is this a coincidence or a higher power trying to guide me towards a decision?
Was this supposed to happen? I'm better off without you
Maybe this was meant to happen and it's for the best if we go our separate ways
So you can leave tonight and don't you dare come back
I don't want you around me anymore, so leave and never return
And try to make things right 'cause I'll be ready for a fight
Even if you try to fix things, I won't easily forgive you
And you said, and you said, and you said (I do)
You made promises to me
And you said, and you said, and you said (Do)
You made commitments to change
And you said it don't matter (I do)
But you didn't believe your own promises would make a difference
And you said, and you said, and you said (I do)
You made promises to me
And you said, and you said, and you said (Do)
You made commitments to change
And you said it don't matter
But you didn't believe your own promises would make a difference
And you said, and you said, and you said
You spoke many words to me
And you said it don't matter
But ultimately, you didn't think anything would make a difference
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