Harmony
Ryan Scott Lyrics
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Maybe I'll just move away and change my name
If it's all the same to you then I'll go and leave you behind
Tried it once or twice before
Thought this time was different walkin' through your door
If it's all the same to you then lets try it some other time
We've come to an end, my friend
Forgive me
Lets assume I've done you wrong
You've got me cornered but I won't be here for long
If there's anything you'd like to do, you can get back at me
Can't explain quite how I feel
Just not time enough for all my wounds to heal
I'm in need of time alone to collect what's inside my door
We'll be singin' in harmony
What a beautiful place to be, but I'm filled with anxiety
I'll hurt you, you hurt me, life is not what it could be
Once again
We've come to an end, my friend
Forgive me
Once again
We've come to an end, my friend
Forgive me
Once again
We've come to an end, my friend
Forgive me
In "Harmony," Ryan Scott sings about the end of a relationship and his need for space and time alone. The opening lines indicate that the singer is tired of playing the game of love and contemplates moving away and changing his name as a way of starting fresh. He acknowledges that he has tried to make things work with the person he's addressing, possibly more than once, but it never seems to stick. Despite this, he is not one to hold a grudge as evidenced by his plea for forgiveness at the end of the song.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be grappling with conflicting emotions. While he acknowledges that they are not good for each other and life together is not what it could be, he also recognizes that their harmonies are beautiful. However, the beauty is undercut by his anxiety and uncertainty about where the relationship is headed. The singer also seems to be trying to assuage any hurt feelings or ill will that his partner may have towards him, indicating that he recognizes his role in the implosion of the relationship.
Overall, "Harmony" is a poignant reminder that sometimes relationships fall apart not because of a lack of love, but because of a need for personal growth and space. It is a song that speaks to the complexity of emotions we experience when dealing with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna play the game
I don't want to keep pretending that everything is okay between us
Maybe I'll just move away and change my name
Perhaps it's best if I distance myself from you completely
If it's all the same to you then I'll go and leave you behind
If you don't care about this relationship, I'm willing to let it go
Tried it once or twice before
I've attempted to make things work between us in the past
Thought this time was different walkin' through your door
I had hoped that this time, our relationship would be different
If it's all the same to you then lets try it some other time
If you're open to the idea, we can work on our relationship later
Once again
This is not the first time this has happened
We've come to an end, my friend
Our relationship has reached its conclusion
Forgive me
I'm sorry for any pain that I've caused you
Lets assume I've done you wrong
For the sake of argument, let's just say that I've hurt you
You've got me cornered but I won't be here for long
I feel trapped in this situation, but I won't be stuck forever
If there's anything you'd like to do, you can get back at me
If you want to get revenge, now is your chance
Can't explain quite how I feel
I'm having trouble expressing my emotions
Just not time enough for all my wounds to heal
I need more time to recover from the pain of our relationship
I'm in need of time alone to collect what's inside my door
I need to be alone to sort out my thoughts and feelings
We'll be singin' in harmony
We can have a beautiful relationship
What a beautiful place to be, but I'm filled with anxiety
While our relationship has potential, I'm also worried about it failing
I'll hurt you, you hurt me, life is not what it could be
Our relationship is flawed, and we both have the potential to hurt each other
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.