The Unfaithful
Memphis May Fire Lyrics


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Say what you wanted to say,
Mean what you wanted to mean.
I'm listening, so be real with me.

I've never known you to be
One that refuses to speak.
You've never held anything back from me until now,
What were you thinking?

I can see it in your eyes,
You're scared for your life.
And I would be too if I was you,
I would be too if I was you!

Say what you wanted to say,
Mean what you wanted to mean.
I'm listening, so be real with me.
Say what you wanted to say,
Mean what you wanted to mean.
I'm listening, so be real with me.

I'll rip every single word
Right out of your dirty mouth.
I'll rip every single word
Right out of your dirty mouth!

Don't test me, I'll do it.
I have all of the evidence, I'll prove it.
Don't test me, I'll do it.
I have all of the evidence!

For better or for worse,
It never meant a thing!

Say what you wanted to say,
Mean what you wanted to mean.
I'm listening, so be real with me.
Say what you wanted to say,
Mean what you wanted to mean.
I'm listening, so be real with me.

How many days have I wasted,
Building you up while you tear me down?
I swear the next time you need me,
I won't be around!

Everything we had is gone,
It was gone in the blink of an eye.
Pack all your bags,
I've never been so ready to say goodbye.

Love, hate, pleasure and pain.
These are the words I could never explain,
All I know is you made me feel every one
And it will never happen again!

How am I to blame
For all your mistakes?
You gave up the second you looked away.
I really hope you got what you wanted,
Now wash your hands clean of me.
Won't you wash your hands clean of me?

I forgive you,
I just want you to leave.
For better or for worse,
It never meant a thing.
I forgive you,
I just want you to leave.




For better or for worse,
It never meant a thing.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Memphis May Fire's song The Unfaithful are quite emotionally charged, addressing a break in a relationship where one partner has been unfaithful to the other. The first verse sets the stage for the conversation between the two partners, with the singer encouraging their partner to speak truthfully and honestly. The second verse, however, expresses the singer's frustration and confusion about their partner's sudden silence. The chorus is an appeal for clarity and honesty, a plea for the partner to simply say what they mean and mean what they say.


The third verse suggests that the singer is willing to use aggressive tactics to get the truth from their partner - they are willing to forcefully rebuke and confront their partner for their infidelity. The bridge of the song suggests that the two partners had once had a deep and meaningful connection, but that it has since been destroyed by one partner's infidelity. The final verse adds insult to injury, with the singer expressing their exasperation about being blamed for the dissolution of the relationship, despite their own attempts to make things work.


Overall, The Unfaithful is a song that speaks to feelings of betrayal, anger, and sadness that can come from being cheated on in a relationship. It portrays a relationship that, despite once being filled with love and commitment, has been irrevocably destroyed by one partner's infidelity.


Line by Line Meaning

Say what you wanted to say,
Be honest and straightforward with me, tell me what you meant to say


Mean what you wanted to mean.
Don't hold anything back, mean what you say


I'm listening, so be real with me.
I am ready to hear what you have to say, so speak your truth


I've never known you to be
I have always perceived you as


One that refuses to speak.
Someone who has never been hesitant to speak up


You've never held anything back from me until now,
You have always been honest with me in the past, but now you seem to be hiding something


What were you thinking?
What was going through your mind when you decided to hide the truth?


I can see it in your eyes,
I can tell by the look on your face


You're scared for your life.
You seem to be afraid for your safety


And I would be too if I was you,
I can empathize with your fear


I would be too if I was you!
(repeats previous line for emphasis)


I'll rip every single word
I will make you confess to every lie


Right out of your dirty mouth.
(here the singer is using a confrontational tone to express their frustration with the situation; they feel betrayed and seek revenge)


Don't test me, I'll do it.
Don't challenge me, I am determined to get to the truth


I have all of the evidence, I'll prove it.
I have proof to back up my accusations, and I will not hesitate to show it


For better or for worse,
Regardless of the outcome


It never meant a thing!
It was all for nothing


How many days have I wasted,
I have spent so much time and energy


Building you up while you tear me down?
Trying to help you, while you bring me down at the same time


I swear the next time you need me,
The next time you rely on me


I won't be around!
I will not be there to help when you need me again


Everything we had is gone,
Our entire relationship is over


It was gone in the blink of an eye.
It fell apart suddenly and without warning


Pack all your bags,
Get your things and leave


I've never been so ready to say goodbye.
I am eager to end things with you


Love, hate, pleasure and pain.
Strong emotions and experiences


These are the words I could never explain,
I could never adequately describe these feelings


All I know is you made me feel every one
You were the cause of all of these intense emotions


And it will never happen again!
I will never allow myself to be hurt like this again


How am I to blame
Why should I be held responsible


For all your mistakes?
For everything that you have done wrong?


You gave up the second you looked away.
You lost our relationship the moment you stopped caring


I really hope you got what you wanted,
I hope you are satisfied with the outcome


Now wash your hands clean of me.
Forget about me and move on


I forgive you,
I have decided to let go of my anger and resentment towards you


I just want you to leave.
I want you to go away and stay out of my life


For better or for worse,
Regardless of the outcome


It never meant a thing.
It was all for nothing




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Written by: Kellen McGregor, Matthew Mullins

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James Cioffi

this is one one of the best bands i've ever found. their live shows are intense and spot on. they are anything but a studio band. Real musicians slaying the stage

Dom Attaway

James Cioffi listen to hands like houses first album it’s pretty good

Ubik-sama

+James Cioffi Try SET TO SUN, Chunk No Captain Chunk, A Skylit Drive, Pierce The Veil, Thats all i got unless you want soem J-rock, or J-metal, or Kpop

James Cioffi

@Benjamin Salbo meh i could never get into their sound. might be great musicians they just always sounded like a flood of noise, nothing melodically constructed...just my take

James Cioffi

@Olivia-Amy Turton Suggestions then?

Olivia Turton

+James Cioffi As much I as I love MMF, I have to agree wth Brendon Stacey and say that they are no where near the best band in this scene, as good as they are.

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sasuke uchiha

sei que não vão entender o que eu estou escrevendo... eu sou do Brasil e sou muito fã dessa banda... as musicas deles se tornaram parte do meu cotidiano, eu não passo um dia sem ouvir as músicas do Memphis May Fire... eu não tenho palavras para descrever o que eu sinto quando escuto as músicas dessa banda...

davi almeida

e também gostos dessa banda

davi almeida

eu entendi

Lorraine Garcia

The whole album of The Hollow was absolute perfection.3

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