Shoulda
Micky Green Lyrics


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Golly what a wally I was.
As usual.
Nothing new.

But I expect there'll be no regrete…
I can find the time
I feel fine
I should, I would, I coulda…
I should, I would, I coulda…


Tick-Tock
Tick-Tock
You've gone cuckoo like a clock
The problem is what ?

You know you do it a lot
I'm gonna change the locks.
You were my rock.
I was wrong

Move on

I said I
should, I would, I coulda…
I should, I would, I coulda…


So everything was alright
I finally felt alive
When I kicked you like a stone from the station to home.

Believe it or not
Well you deserved what you got
You should have run
When you saw what was to come.

I said I
should, I would, I coulda…
I should, I would, I coulda…

I said I




should, I would, I coulda…
I should, I would, I coulda…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Micky Green's song "Shoulda" seem to be a reflection on a past relationship and the regret that follows when things did not work out as planned. The singer acknowledges their own behavior as being "wally," or foolish, and expresses remorse for the way things ended. However, despite this regret, there is a sense of acceptance and moving forward, with the repeated refrain of "I should, I would, I coulda" indicating a desire to learn from mistakes and not repeat them in the future.


The lines "Tick-Tock / Tick-Tock / You've gone cuckoo like a clock / The problem is what?" suggest a feeling of frustration and confusion towards the ex-partner, perhaps at their erratic behavior or inability to maintain a stable relationship. However, the singer also acknowledges their own role in the breakup with lines such as "You were my rock / I was wrong / Move on."


The final verses of the song describe a feeling of empowerment and liberation after ending the relationship, with the singer feeling alive and free after kicking their ex-partner "like a stone" from the station to home. While regret remains for the hurt caused, there is also a sense that the singer has taken control of their life and is ready to move on.


Overall, "Shoulda" is a song about the complicated emotions that come with the end of a relationship, acknowledging regret and hurt while also focusing on the potential for growth and new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

Golly what a wally I was.
I was foolish and made a mistake.


As usual.
This is a common occurrence for me.


Nothing new.
This is not a surprising or unusual situation.


But I expect there'll be no regrete…
I do not anticipate feeling regret or remorse about what happened.


I can find the time
I have the ability and opportunity to make things right.


I feel fine
I am not distressed or upset about the situation.


I should, I would, I coulda…
I know what I should have done and could have done differently.


Tick-Tock
Time is passing quickly.


Tick-Tock
Time is ticking away.


You've gone cuckoo like a clock
You have become irrational and unpredictable.


The problem is what ?
What is the issue or difficulty?


You know you do it a lot
This is a recurring behavior or pattern.


I'm gonna change the locks.
I am going to take action to prevent this from happening again.


You were my rock.
You were someone I relied on for support and stability.


I was wrong
I made a mistake and should have acted differently.


Move on
It is time to put this behind us and move forward.


So everything was alright
The situation seemed to be fine before.


I finally felt alive
I experienced excitement and vitality in my life.


When I kicked you like a stone from the station to home.
I was able to easily and confidently push you away.


Believe it or not
Regardless of what you think or feel...


Well you deserved what you got
You brought this upon yourself.


You should have run
You should have recognized the warning signs and gotten away.


When you saw what was to come.
When you realized the impending danger or harm.


I said I
I previously stated or claimed.


should, I would, I coulda…
I know what should have been done differently.


I should, I would, I coulda…
I know how I could have made a change.




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