Big Mistake
Seth Swirsky Lyrics

The chorus of Seth Swirsky's song "Big Mistake" is a repetition of a simple line: "I'd be making a big mistake if I went back to her/Oh, he'd be making a big mistake if he went back to her." The lyrics suggest a certain level of self-awareness and hindsight, as if the singer has already made the mistake of returning to an ex-lover and is cautioning others not to repeat the same error. The repetition of the line creates a kind of echo effect, emphasizing the gravity of the mistake and making it clear that the warning applies equally to both the singer and the person being addressed.

There's a sense of regret permeating the song, as if the singer is mourning the loss of a relationship but also recognizing that it's best to move on. The use of the second person pronoun ("he") creates a sense of distance and detachment, as if the singer is addressing someone they know but aren't particularly close to. This adds to the overall tone of caution and warning, as if the singer is trying to prevent someone from making the same mistake they did.