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Raven Lyrics
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After years of my life invested in her
She didn't look the same
She didn't sound the same
She didn't feel the same
I couldn't recognize her
How could you leave after all we've been through
All the time and money
But how could I love someone when I didn't know what love really was
Living in my own flawed mind convinced that I was indeed perfect
But I wasn't
Good sees bad as bad
But the bad aren't bad
They're convinced that they're good
And the opposing side is bad
Answer this question
What does 5 10 equal
There's no way to solve that equation because it's missing binary operations
Do we add subtract multiply divide find the square root
I mean without that one piece of the puzzle everything is distorted
Obscure
Love was more than spending time with her
Buying her any and everything she wanted
It was more than hugs and kisses
It was more than sex
It was more than standing up for her
After spending many months in solitude
I discovered what love really was
Love was...
Something I didn't have
In these lyrics, Raven expresses feelings of betrayal and confusion in a past romantic relationship. She starts by reflecting on the investment of years in this person, only to realize that they have changed in various ways. The person she once knew and loved no longer looks, sounds, or feels the same, leaving her unable to recognize them. Raven shows her vulnerability, questioning how this person could leave after all they have been through. She acknowledges the time and money she invested in the relationship and confesses her love for them, even though she realizes that she didn't truly understand what love was at the time.
Raven then delves into a deeper reflection on her own flawed mindset, believing herself to be perfect when she was not. She muses on the subjective nature of good and bad, where the bad often view themselves as good and perceive the opposing side as bad. She poses a question about a mathematical equation, using it as a metaphor for how love and relationships can become distorted and obscured when a crucial element is missing. The missing piece signifies the lack of understanding and clarity in her previous relationship.
In the final lines, Raven comes to a realization after spending time in solitude. She confesses that love was something she didn't have, suggesting that she hadn't truly experienced or understood it until this introspective period. This introspection likely led Raven to a newfound understanding of love and a desire for a more authentic and fulfilling connection in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Betrayed
Feeling deceived and hurt after putting years of effort into a relationship
After years of my life invested in her
Having dedicated a significant portion of my life to this person
She didn't look the same
Her appearance had changed, making her unrecognizable
She didn't sound the same
Her voice had changed, making it unfamiliar
She didn't feel the same
Her actions and emotions were different, creating a disconnect
I couldn't recognize her
Unable to identify the person she had become
How could you leave after all we've been through
Feeling confused and hurt by her decision to end the relationship despite our history
All the time and money
The investment of significant time and resources
I loved you
Expressing deep feelings of affection and attachment towards her
But how could I love someone when I didn't know what love really was
Realizing that my understanding of love was distorted, making it difficult to truly love someone
Living in my own flawed mind convinced that I was indeed perfect
Being trapped in a flawed mindset, believing I was faultless
But I wasn't
Coming to terms with my own imperfections and shortcomings
Good sees bad as bad
A perspective where morally upright individuals see wrongdoing as negative
But the bad aren't bad
Those engaging in negative behavior are convinced they are not truly bad
They're convinced that they're good
Having a self-perception of righteousness despite their harmful actions
And the opposing side is bad
Viewing those with conflicting views or beliefs as inherently wrong or evil
Answer this question
Ponder upon and provide a response to the following inquiry
What does 5 10 equal
Inquiring about the result of adding or combining the numbers 5 and 10
There's no way to solve that equation because it's missing binary operations
Stating that the equation cannot be resolved as it lacks necessary mathematical operations
Do we add subtract multiply divide find the square root
Considering different arithmetic operations to apply in order to find a solution
I mean without that one piece of the puzzle everything is distorted
Highlighting the significance of missing information in causing confusion and distortion
Obscure
Conveying a sense of confusion and lack of clarity
Love was more than spending time with her
Understanding that love extends beyond simply being in her presence
Buying her any and everything she wanted
Recognizing that material possessions alone do not define love
It was more than hugs and kisses
Acknowledging that physical affection is only a part of love
It was more than sex
Realizing that love encompasses more than just a physical connection
It was more than standing up for her
Understanding that love involves more than simply defending or protecting her
After spending many months in solitude
Having gone through a period of isolation and self-reflection
I discovered what love really was
Finding a genuine understanding of the true meaning of love
Love was...
Reflecting on the essence and nature of love
Something I didn't have
Acknowledging the absence of love in my life
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Written by: Joshua Boyd
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