Could've Been
Rhys Lewis Lyrics


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I told myself not to worry
Told my head you would go away
I told my heart not to hurry
I thought the years would ease the pain
I always said if I saw you
I'd be fine with just being friends
But now I'm caught up on
The thought of us again

'Cause it could've been me
I could've been with you
Could've been
It could've been me
I could've been with you
Could've been

I told myself not to visit
All those times that I had a chance
I told myself I could live
Seeing you with another man
But truth be told I'm dying
I can't stand the way it is
'Cause your hands should be
On mine instead of his

Yeah it could've been me
I could've been with you
Could've been (ooh ooh)
It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been (ooh ohh)

I chained myself to my mistakes
I can't escape the way I let you down
No, no, no
They tell me that there's time to change
Say there's still a way to love you now

Or could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be? (Yeah, mhm)
Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Oh, could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?

You gotta let me know (me)
I can't let you go (you)
So could it be? (Ooh)
Could it be? (Ooh)
I got nothing left to lose (me)
So now I'm asking you (you)
Could it be? (Ooh)
Could it be? (Ooh)

Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be? (ooh)
Could it be? (ooh)
Could it be me and you?




Me and you?
Could it be?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rhys Lewis's song "Could've Been" tell a story of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer reflects on the past and how they had convinced themselves to move on and be just friends. They had convinced their head and heart not to worry or hurry, believing that time would heal the pain. However, upon seeing the person again, all those carefully constructed defenses start to crumble, and they find themselves caught up in thoughts of what could have been.


The singer admits to telling themselves not to visit, avoiding situations where they might see their lost love with someone else. But deep down, they're suffering and struggling to accept the reality of the situation. They feel that their hands should be holding onto the person they love instead of seeing them with someone else. The intense emotions they are experiencing reveal that they are still deeply attached and harboring feelings for this person.


The chorus repeats the phrase "It could've been me" as a lament, expressing the yearning and longing for a different outcome. The singer wonders if it could still be possible for them to be together, even though they feel chained to their past mistakes and failures. They desperately want to know if there's a chance to change and find love with this person again.


Overall, "Could've Been" delves into the pain of regret and the desire for a second chance at love. It explores the internal struggle of wanting something that might not be attainable and the longing for a different path.


Line by Line Meaning

I told myself not to worry
I instructed myself not to feel anxious or concerned


Told my head you would go away
Convinced my mind that you would leave my thoughts


I told my heart not to hurry
Advised my emotions to not rush or hasten


I thought the years would ease the pain
I believed that as time passed, the suffering would lessen


I always said if I saw you
On every occasion, I declared that upon encountering you


I'd be fine with just being friends
I would be content with a platonic relationship


But now I'm caught up on
However, presently I am entangled in


The thought of us again
The notion of a romantic relationship between us once more


'Cause it could've been me
Because the possibility existed for me


I could've been with you
I could have been in a romantic involvement with you


Could've been
It was a potential reality


I told myself not to visit
I advised myself to refrain from going to see you


All those times that I had a chance
During numerous occasions when I had an opportunity


I told myself I could live
I convinced myself that I would be able to exist


Seeing you with another man
Observing you together with a different person


But truth be told I'm dying
However, to be honest, I am suffering immensely


I can't stand the way it is
I cannot bear the current situation


'Cause your hands should be
Because your hands rightfully belong


On mine instead of his
To be touching mine rather than his


Yeah it could've been me
Yes, it was within the realm of possibility for me


I could've been with you
I could have been involved romantically with you


Could've been (ooh ooh)
It could have been a potential reality (ooh ooh)


I chained myself to my mistakes
I metaphorically bound myself to my errors


I can't escape the way I let you down
I am unable to evade the manner in which I disappointed you


No, no, no
An expression emphasizing the negation or refusal


They tell me that there's time to change
People inform me that there is an opportunity to transform


Say there's still a way to love you now
They suggest that it is still possible for me to love you at present


Or could it be me?
Or is it conceivable that I am the one meant for you?


Could it be with you?
Is it possible to be in a relationship with you?


Could it be? (Yeah, mhm)
Is it a potential reality? (Yes, indeed)


Could it be me?
Might it be me?


Could it be with you?
Could it involve you?


Oh, could it be?
Oh, is it plausible?


Could it be?
Is it feasible?


Could it be me and you?
Is it possible for it to be you and me?


Me and you?
You and I?


Could it be?
Is it a potential reality?




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nick Kingswell, Rhys Lewis

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Martyna Potoczny

Lyric!
told myself not to worry
I told my head you would go away
I told my heart not to hurry
Thought the years would ease the pain
I always said if I saw you
I'd be fine with just being friends
But now I'm caught up on the thought of us again

Cause it could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been
It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been

I told myself not to visit
All those times that I had a chance
I told myself I could live
Seeing you with another man
But truth be told I'm dying
I can't stand the way it is
Cause your hand should be in mine instead of his

It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been
It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been

I've chained myself to my mistakes
I can't escape the way I let you down
No, no, no (no, no, no)
But tell me that there's time to change
Say there's still a way to love you now

Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?
You gotta let me know
I can't let you go
So could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?

I got nothing left to lose
So now I'm asking you
Could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?

Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be me and you?
Me and you?
Could it be?



sabrina anghel

//i tried to write the lyrics by ear so correct me if i'm wrong//
i told myself not to worry
i told my head you would go away
i told my heart not to worry
thought the years would ease the thing
i always told if i saw you
i'd be fine with just being friends
but now i'm caught up on the thought of your eyes again
cause it could've been me
i could've been with you
could've been
it could've been me
i could've been with you
could've been
i told myself not to visit
all those times that i had a chance
i told myself i could live
seeing you with another man
but truth be told i'm dying
i can't stand the way it is
cause your hand should be in mine instead of his
it could've been me
i could've been with you
could've been
it could've been me
could've been
i chained myself to my mistakes
can't escape the way i let you down
no,no,no
but tell me that there's time to change
say there's still a way to love you now
could it be me?
could it be with you?
could it be?
could it be me
could it be with y-ou-ou-ou?
could it be x4
you gotta let me know
i can't let you go
so could it be? x3
i got nothing left to lose
so now i'm asking you
could it be x3
could it be me?
could it be with you?
could it be?
could it be me and you? x2
could it be?



All comments from YouTube:

Anna Kulakevich

This guy just isn’t capable of making bad music. There needs to be more artists like him. ❤️

Martyna Potoczny

Lyric!
told myself not to worry
I told my head you would go away
I told my heart not to hurry
Thought the years would ease the pain
I always said if I saw you
I'd be fine with just being friends
But now I'm caught up on the thought of us again

Cause it could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been
It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been

I told myself not to visit
All those times that I had a chance
I told myself I could live
Seeing you with another man
But truth be told I'm dying
I can't stand the way it is
Cause your hand should be in mine instead of his

It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been
It could've been me
I could've been with you
I could've been

I've chained myself to my mistakes
I can't escape the way I let you down
No, no, no (no, no, no)
But tell me that there's time to change
Say there's still a way to love you now

Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?
You gotta let me know
I can't let you go
So could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?

I got nothing left to lose
So now I'm asking you
Could it be?
Could it be?
Could it be?

Could it be me?
Could it be with you?
Could it be?
Could it be me and you?
Me and you?
Could it be?

Infinity Beyond

Dziękuje! Bardzo przydatne są słowa. 😘 Pozdrawiam xoxo

Hannah Dawson

Can’t get enough of this song. Hope it’ll be on the album, or at least put on Spotify at some point!

moritz ley

Chorus was stuck in my head the whole day, the backing vocals are just too good!

Samuel Zurich Rao Ruban

Harmonious performance, excellent composing, delightful lyrics.

Keziah

This is actually perfection

Alexa M

I heard this song at my job and I instantly loved it! I’m so glad I found it!!!

Liliane Costa

música gostosa de se ouvir e claro!!! curte bem alto no fone de ouvido kkkkk🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

Dianczan Por

Love this

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