Either Way
Scarlet House Lyrics
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But all the memories, they're forever
Forever in my head
Unresolved from how we left it
Cause you could never see a new perspective
That wasn't yours
If you run away
Either way I'll be fine
And time will go on
You could've said that you felt jaded
Were you afraid that I could never face it
That you wanted something more than I could afford
Im not proud of how we left it
A love so true turned into deception
It wasn't real at all
If you run away
I won't be thinking about you
Either way I'll be fine
And time will go on
In Scarlet House's song "Either Way," the lyrics touch upon the theme of a past relationship that has ended but left unresolved feelings. The opening lines, "All the time has been wasted, but all the memories, they're forever, forever in my head," suggest that although the time spent together may have been in vain, the memories created during that time will always linger in the singer's mind. The line "Unresolved from how we left it, 'cause you could never see a new perspective that wasn't yours" hints at a lack of understanding or compromise from the other person involved in the relationship. It implies that this person was unable to see beyond their own perspective and hindered any chance of finding closure.
The chorus of the song, "If you run away, I won't be thinking about you, either way I'll be fine, and time will go on," reflects a sense of acceptance and moving forward. The singer acknowledges that whether the other person chooses to stay or leave, it won't impact their own well-being. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience in moving on from a relationship that didn't work out.
Overall, "Either Way" can be interpreted as a reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the process of coming to terms with it. It explores the lingering memories and the acceptance of the fact that life goes on regardless of how things ended.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time has been wasted
The time we spent together has been wasted and will never be reclaimed.
But all the memories, they're forever
Although the time was wasted, the memories we created will always remain.
Forever in my head
These memories will be forever ingrained in my mind.
Unresolved from how we left it
The unresolved issues from our parting still linger.
Cause you could never see a new perspective
You were unable to see things from a different point of view.
That wasn't yours
You were unwilling to consider perspectives that didn't align with your own.
If you run away
If you choose to leave and distance yourself from me
I won't be thinking about you
I won't constantly think about you or dwell on your absence.
Either way I'll be fine
Regardless of your presence or absence, I will be okay.
And time will go on
Life will continue to move forward, regardless of our circumstances.
You could've said that you felt jaded
You could have expressed that you were tired and disillusioned.
Were you afraid that I could never face it
Were you scared that I wouldn't be able to handle your feelings?
That you wanted something more than I could afford
You desired something greater than what I was able to provide.
I'm not proud of how we left it
I don't feel good about the way we ended our relationship.
A love so true turned into deception
Our once genuine love transformed into deceit.
It wasn't real at all
In the end, our love was not genuine or authentic.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kameron Odums
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