Should've Said No
Michelle Lorenzo Lyrics
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The smiles, the flowers, everything is gone
Yesterday I found out about you
Even now just looking at you feels wrong
You say that you'd take it all back, given one chance
It was a moment of weakness and you said, "Yes."
You should've thought twice ′fore you let it all go
You should′ve known that word, with what you did with her,
Get back to me (get back to me).
And I should've been there in the back of your mind
I shouldn′t be asking myself, "Why?"
You shouldn't be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
You should′ve said "No", baby, and you might still have me
You can see that I've been crying
Baby, you know all the right things to say
But do you honestly expect me to believe
We could ever be the same?
You say that the past is the past, you need one chance
It was a moment of weakness and you said, "Yes."
You should′ve said "No", you should've gone home
You should've thought twice ′fore you let it all go
You should′ve known that word, with what you did with her,
Get back to me (get back to me).
And I should've been there in the back of your mind
I shouldn′t be asking myself, "Why?"
You shouldn't be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
You should′ve said "No", baby, and you might still have me
I can't resist
Before you go, tell me this:
Was it worth it?
Was she worth this?
No... no, no, no...
You should′ve said "No", you should've gone home
You should've thought twice ′fore you let it all go
You should′ve known that word, with what you did with her,
Get back to me (get back to me).
And I should've been there in the back of your mind
I shouldn′t be asking myself, "Why?"
You shouldn't be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
You should′ve said "No", baby, and you might still have me
The song “Should’ve Said No” by Michelle Lorenzo is about a man who cheated on his partner and lost her as a result. The lyrics express the singer’s pain and frustration with the situation, but also a sense of empowerment and self-respect. The first verse establishes the contrast between the past, where everything was happy and carefree, and the present, where the betrayal has ruined everything. The second verse addresses the perpetrator directly, with the singer conveying her disbelief that he could think they could ever be the same again. The chorus repeats the idea that the man should have said no to the other woman’s advances, and the bridge asks him if cheating was worth losing his partner.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the importance of honesty and trust in a relationship. It encourages listeners to prioritize respect and communication with their partners, and to avoid making impulsive decisions that could hurt them. The singer’s use of emotive language and metaphors also helps to convey the depth of her pain, making the song relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar experience.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s strange to think the songs we used to sing
It's odd to reflect on the past and our memories together, especially considering how things have changed.
The smiles, the flowers, everything is gone
All of the good times and happy moments we shared are gone and cannot be retrieved.
Yesterday I found out about you
I recently learned something about you that I should have known all along, and it has changed everything.
Even now just looking at you feels wrong
Just seeing you makes me feel uncomfortable and unhappy because of what I know about you now.
You say that you'd take it all back, given one chance
You claim that you regret what you did and wish you could go back in time to make it right.
It was a moment of weakness and you said, “Yes”
You made a mistake when you gave in to temptation and said yes to something you shouldn't have.
You should’ve said “No”, you should’ve gone home
You should have made a different choice and said no to the situation and gone home instead of letting it continue.
You should’ve thought twice ‘fore you let it all go
You should have taken a moment to consider the consequences of your actions before letting everything fall apart.
You should’ve known that word, with what you did with her
You should have recognized the impact of your actions and realized how much they would hurt me.
Get back to me (get back to me)
You need to come back to me and make amends for what you've done.
And I should’ve been there in the back of your mind
I should have been important enough to you that you would have considered how your actions would affect me before acting on your desires.
I shouldn’t be asking myself, “Why?”
I shouldn't have to wonder why you did what you did, and I shouldn't have to suffer the consequences of your actions.
You shouldn't be begging for forgiveness at my feet…
You shouldn't have to ask for forgiveness from me, especially not in such a humiliating and submissive way.
You should’ve said “No”, baby, and you might still have me
If you had made a different choice in the past, we might still be together today.
You can see that I've been crying
It's obvious to anyone who looks at me that I've been crying and am very upset about what's happened.
Baby, you know all the right things to say
You know how to say the things that will make me feel better, even if they don't necessarily solve the underlying problem.
But do you honestly expect me to believe
I'm not sure if I can trust you or believe what you're telling me because of what you've done.
We could ever be the same?
I'm not sure that our relationship can ever be the same after what's happened and the trust that's been broken.
I can't resist
I can't resist asking you one more question before you leave.
Before you go, tell me this:
Before you leave, I need to know one more thing.
Was it worth it?
Was whatever you did with her really worth hurting me and ruining our relationship?
Was she worth this?
Was the other person worth losing me and causing so much pain and heartache?
Writer(s): Taylor Alison Swift
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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School is hard the people and the negativity it’s crazy for what this world has become….😔but it will get better I’m almost in high school, and middle school was tough but it gets better🤞🏻 NEVER listen to the people who are rude,
you’re beautiful and an amazing person!🫶🏻I wish you luck! Remember always follow your dreams never change who you are bc someone says rude things. your perfect the way you are!
I hope you have a great day or night!🩵🤍
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