Impossible
Nate & James Lyrics
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I remember, years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love, I did
And you were strong and I was not
My illusion, my mistake
I was careless, I forgot, I did
And now
When all is done, there is nothing to say
You have gone and so effortlessly
You have won, you can go ahead, tell them
Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the rooftops
Write it on the skyline
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be impossible
Impossible
Impossible
Impossible
Falling out of love is hard
Falling for betrayal is worse
Broken trust and broken hearts
I know, I know
And thinking all you need is there
Building faith on love and words
Empty promises will wear
I know
I know and now
When all is done, there is nothing to say
And if you're done with embarrassing me
On your own, you can go ahead, tell them
Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the rooftops
Write it on the skyline
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
All my scars are open
Tell them what I hoped would be impossible
Impossible
Impossible
Impossible
I remember, years ago
Someone told me I should take
Caution when it comes to love
I did
Tell them all I know now
Shout it from the rooftops
Write it on the skyline
All we had is gone now
Tell them I was happy
And my heart is broken
Oh, hoped would be impossible
Impossible (impossible)
Impossible (impossible)
(Impossible)
(Impossible) impossible
(Impossible) impossible
(Impossible)
Impossible
The lyrics of Nate & James's song "Impossible" delve into the emotions and aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reminisces about being warned to exercise caution when it comes to love, but they disregarded that advice and pursued a connection with someone who turned out to be stronger and more resilient than they initially thought. The singer acknowledges their own naivety and carelessness, admitting their mistake.
The chorus reflects the resignation that comes after a relationship has ended. The singer acknowledges that there is nothing left to be said because the person they were with has moved on effortlessly. It suggests that the other person has triumphed in some way, and they are encouraged to go ahead and tell everyone about it. The singer wants the truth to be known, despite the pain it may cause them.
The second verse explores the difficulties of falling out of love and the greater pain of experiencing betrayal. Trust is shattered, hearts are broken, and the singer acknowledges the pain and disappointment that comes with it. They reflect on the false assurance they had built upon words and empty promises, revealing their inherent understanding of the situation.
In the bridge, the singer repeats the warning they were given years ago about being cautious with love. They are now expressing their regret and understanding the significance of that advice, realizing they should have heeded it. The closing lines of the song reinforce the theme of acceptance and the acknowledgement that what they had hoped for is now impossible. The repetition of "impossible" emphasizes the finality and inevitability of the situation.
Overall, "Impossible" captures the emotions of regret, resignation, and acceptance that often accompany the end of a failed relationship. Through introspective lyrics, the song explores the complexities of love, cautioning against the dangers of disregarding warnings and trusting in empty promises.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember, years ago
Reflecting on a distant past
Someone told me I should take
Received advice to exercise caution
Caution when it comes to love, I did
Heedful of potential risks in love
And you were strong and I was not
Unequal in strength and power dynamics
My illusion, my mistake
Recognizing the misconception and error
I was careless, I forgot, I did
Negligent and forgetful
And now
In the present moment
When all is done, there is nothing to say
No further words or explanations needed
You have gone and so effortlessly
Departed without difficulty
You have won, you can go ahead, tell them
Emerging victorious, free to reveal the outcome
Tell them all I know now
Share everything that has been learned
Shout it from the rooftops
Announce it loudly and boldly
Write it on the skyline
Display it for all to see
All we had is gone now
The past relationship is no longer present
Tell them I was happy
Express the previous happiness
And my heart is broken
Convey the current state of emotional pain
All my scars are open
Reveal the vulnerability and wounds
Tell them what I hoped would be impossible
Share the desired outcome believed to be unattainable
Impossible
Infeasible or unachievable
Falling out of love is hard
Experiencing difficulty in falling out of love
Falling for betrayal is worse
Being deceived hurts even more
Broken trust and broken hearts
Damaged trust and emotional pain
I know, I know
Being aware and understanding
And thinking all you need is there
Believing that one has found everything necessary
Building faith on love and words
Establishing trust based on love and promises
Empty promises will wear
False commitments will eventually fade
I know
Understanding the truth
And now
In the present moment
When all is done, there is nothing to say
No further words or explanations needed
And if you're done with embarrassing me
If you have finished humiliating me
On your own, you can go ahead, tell them
Independently reveal the details to others
Oh, hoped would be impossible
Oh, the desired outcome believed to be unattainable
Impossible
Infeasible or unachievable
(Impossible) impossible
(Infeasible) unattainable
(Impossible) impossible
(Infeasible) unachievable
(Impossible)
(Infeasible)
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arnthor Birgisson, Ina Christine Wroldsen
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