Left for Dead
Mr. Smiths Feat. Lightwarrior Lyrics
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Maybe it's true
Maybe I had one chance
And I lost it with you
We fell so hard
With nothing to lose
I'll never love again
I'll never love you
'Cause I gave
My heart
To a goddamn fool
I gave him everything
Now there's nothing left for you
'Cause I gave (I gave)
My heart (my heart)
To a goddamn fool
I lost everything
Now I have nothing left for you
I have nothing left for you
I can't pretend
Pretend that I care
I see how you look at me
But I am not there
The damage is done
I'll save you the time
And if there are feelings there
They are not mine
'Cause I gave (I gave)
My heart (my heart)
To a goddamn fool
I gave him everything
Now there's nothing left for you
'Cause I gave (I gave)
My heart (my heart)
To a goddamn fool
I lost everything
And I have nothing left for you
Oh, I have nothing left for you
No
You won't hear me say those words again
This is something that you cannot mend
Can't you see I am a product of my own past?
So I know this will never last
And I will cover your fears
I will not pick up your tears
I'll live out the rest of my days alone
'Cause I gave
My heart
To a goddamn fool
I gave him everything
Now there's nothing left for you
'Cause I gave
My heart
To a goddamn fool
I lost everything
And I have nothing left for you
The lyrics of Mr. Smith's song "Left for Dead" express a sense of regret and heartbreak. The singer reflects on a past relationship, admitting that maybe they are done and it's true that they had one chance, which they lost with the person they are referring to. The intensity of their feelings is emphasized by the line "We fell so hard with nothing to lose," indicating that they invested deeply in the relationship. However, they now believe they will never love again, specifically never love that person again.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of giving their heart to a "goddamn fool" and losing everything as a result. It conveys a sense of feeling betrayed or deceived by this person. The lines "I can't pretend that I care" and "The damage is done" suggest a detachment and resignation, accepting that the relationship is over and there's no going back. The singer acknowledges that any feelings that might still exist are not their own, indicating a loss of emotional connection.
The bridge of the song reveals the singer's refusal to return to the person who hurt them. They assert that they won't say those words again, implying that they won't express love or affection for this person anymore. The line "Can't you see I am a product of my own past?" suggests that their past experiences have influenced their decision to distance themselves from this relationship. They express a sense of self-preservation, choosing to live out their days alone rather than continuing a cycle of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm done
I might have reached my limit or come to an end
Maybe it's true
It could be accurate or correct
Maybe I had one chance
There is a possibility that I had a single opportunity
And I lost it with you
But I missed that chance because of you
We fell so hard
Our emotions hit us with immense intensity
With nothing to lose
Having no risks or consequences at stake
I'll never love again
I will never experience the feeling of love in the future
I'll never love you
Specifically, I will never be in love with you
'Cause I gave
Because I dedicated or offered
My heart
My deepest emotions or affections
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I gave him everything
I bestowed upon him all that I had
Now there's nothing left for you
Consequently, there are no remaining emotions or affection for you
'Cause I gave (I gave)
Because I offered (I offered)
My heart (my heart)
My deepest emotions or affections (my deepest emotions or affections)
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I lost everything
I ended up losing everything
Now I have nothing left for you
As a result, there are no remaining emotions or affection for you
I have nothing left for you
I no longer possess any emotions or affection for you
I can't pretend
I am unable to feign or fake
Pretend that I care
To pretend that I have concern or interest
I see how you look at me
I notice or observe the way you gaze at me
But I am not there
However, I am emotionally detached or absent
The damage is done
The harm or hurt has already been caused
I'll save you the time
I will spare you from wasting your time
And if there are feelings there
In the event that there are emotions present
They are not mine
They do not belong to me
'Cause I gave (I gave)
Because I offered (I offered)
My heart (my heart)
My deepest emotions or affections (my deepest emotions or affections)
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I gave him everything
I bestowed upon him all that I had
Now there's nothing left for you
Consequently, there are no remaining emotions or affection for you
'Cause I gave (I gave)
Because I offered (I offered)
My heart (my heart)
My deepest emotions or affections (my deepest emotions or affections)
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I lost everything
I ended up losing everything
And I have nothing left for you
Now, I no longer possess any emotions or affection for you
Oh, I have nothing left for you
Indeed, there are no remaining emotions or affection for you
No
A simple negation or refusal
You won't hear me say those words again
In the future, you will not hear me utter those phrases again
This is something that you cannot mend
You are unable to repair or fix this situation
Can't you see I am a product of my own past?
Do you not perceive that I am a result or consequence of my previous experiences?
So I know this will never last
Because of that, I am aware or certain that this will never endure
And I will cover your fears
I will protect or shield your feelings of apprehension or anxiety
I will not pick up your tears
But I refuse to console or comfort you when you cry
I'll live out the rest of my days alone
I will spend the remaining portion of my life in solitude or without companionship
'Cause I gave
Because I offered or bestowed
My heart
My deepest emotions or affections
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I gave him everything
I bestowed upon him all that I had
Now there's nothing left for you
Consequently, there are no remaining emotions or affection for you
'Cause I gave
Because I offered
My heart
My deepest emotions or affections
To a goddamn fool
To someone who is foolish or unintelligent
I lost everything
I ended up losing everything
And I have nothing left for you
Now, I no longer possess any emotions or affection for you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: James John Napier, Samuel Frederick Smith
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