Same Mistakes
Sara Watkins Lyrics


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I got tired, i killed it through and through
I don't wanna make the same mistakes
The same mistakes with you

I didn't lie, but i withheld the truth
I don't wanna make the same mistakes
The same mistakes with you
The line is thin between a selfish act
And things you do to keep yourself intact
I could name a few

I did a lot that i could not undo




I don't wanna make the same mistakes
The same mistakes with you

Overall Meaning

In Sara Watkins's "Same Mistakes," the lyrics express a feeling of yearning to avoid repeating past relationship mistakes. The singer expresses feeling tired and having killed something in the relationship "through and through." This imagery could suggest that the singer has exerted all possible energy and passion into the relationship, perhaps to the point of exhaustion. However, even with this level of dedication, the singer is determined to avoid making the same mistakes as in past relationships with this individual. The lyrics express an understanding that sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate between selfish actions and those that preserve a sense of self. Despite this, the singer recognizes that they have done things in the past that they cannot undo, and they do not want to make those same mistakes with this person.


Overall, these lyrics reflect a sense of introspection and a desire to move beyond past mistakes in relationships. The singer is reflective about their actions in the past, acknowledging the thin line between self-preservation and selfishness, and is committed to moving forward with their current partner in a different, more authentic way.


Line by Line Meaning

I got tired, i killed it through and through
I became completely exhausted and drained of my emotions, and it caused me to end the relationship abruptly and without any remorse.


I don't wanna make the same mistakes, The same mistakes with you
I am afraid of repeating the same mistakes I made in the past with you, and I do not want to hurt you or myself again.


I didn't lie, but i withheld the truth
I did not tell you the whole truth about my feelings or intentions, which were selfish and focused only on my own needs.


The line is thin between a selfish act
It is difficult to discern whether an action is motivated by self-interest or a genuine concern for others.


And things you do to keep yourself intact
It is common to do things that help us maintain our emotional stability and well-being, but they can come across as selfish or uncaring to others.


I could name a few
I can think of several examples of times when I prioritized my own needs over yours, even though it hurt you.


I did a lot that i could not undo
I made many mistakes that I regret and cannot fix, and I am haunted by the memory of how they hurt you.


I don't wanna make the same mistakes, The same mistakes with you
I am committed to learning from my past mistakes and being a better partner to you, so I will not repeat the same harmful behaviors from before.




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