I Have Loved You Wrong
Swell Season The Lyrics
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For I have done you wrong
For I have hurt beyond repair
And when tears occurred no I didn't care
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have loved you wrong
But this estranged organ in my chest
It will not rest, so
Meet me in our secret place
When the time has come
And rest your head in my lap and I'll
Beat you out of your own trap and I'll
Show you how much you have missed truth in
Time we were in right
Ah
Ah
So forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have let you go
But you've been
Every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're on my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
The lyrics to Swell Season's song "I Have Loved You Wrong" speak to the pain and regret that comes with realizing that the love you once had for someone was not enough to sustain a healthy relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have sinned and hurt their lover, and that they didn't care when tears were shed. However, despite this realization and the fact that they let their lover go, the singer still has strong feelings for them. They ask for forgiveness and hope for another chance to show their love in the right way, in a secret place where they can be alone.
The last stanza of the song repeats the phrase "You're every now and then on my mind" to emphasize the everlasting love the singer has for their past lover. The imagery of the "estranged organ" in their chest that still beats for them is powerful, showing that despite time and distance, the love they feel is still strong and consuming.
Overall, "I Have Loved You Wrong" is a poignant reflection on the complexity of love and the pain that can arise when it is not expressed or received in the right way. It speaks to the need for forgiveness and second chances in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
I ask for your forgiveness for committing a sin against you, my love
For I have done you wrong
I have treated you poorly and caused you harm
For I have hurt beyond repair
The pain I have caused you is irreversible and cannot be undone
And when tears occurred no I didn't care
I did not show empathy or concern when you were crying
But this estranged organ in my chest
My heart, which has become unfamiliar due to my wrongdoing
Still beats for you
My love for you has not ceased despite my mistakes
It will not rest, so
This love within me cannot be put to rest
Meet me in our secret place
Let us reunite in a special, private location
When the time has come
At a moment when we are both ready
And rest your head in my lap and I'll
Lean on me and I'll
Beat you out of your own trap and I'll
Help you escape from your own struggles and obstacles
Show you how much you have missed truth in
Reveal to you how much you have been deprived of honesty and reality
Time we were in right
Bring back the time when we were on the right track in our relationship
Ah
Ah
But you've been
However, you have been
Every now and then on my mind
Frequently appearing in my thoughts
You're every now and then on my mind
You consistently linger in my thoughts
You're on my mind
You hold a presence in my thoughts
On my mind
Constantly occupying my thoughts
On my mind
Dominantly present in my thoughts
On my mind
Continuously on my mind
On my mind
Persistently occupying my thoughts
On my mind
Etched in my thoughts
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARKETA IRGLOVA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darjan Daneski
One of the most beautiful and sincere songs I've ever heard.
Dan(ny) Clarke Vlog
So true. So underrated. She is an amazing song writer. He obviously gets the credit deserved, but she is an amazing talent as well. Them together is perfection
Lisa LooLoo
I'm so excited to finally get the opportunity to see them live later this month! Their music is beautiful. Can't tell you how many times I went to the library to pick out a movie & I would always bypass the movie "Once". Nearly a year later, I finally just got it. This movie opened up a whole new horizon of music for me and for that I am thankful! I am just sorry it took me so long. Don't let this happen to you.
Alexandraisonfire
I remember when I first heard this song I had always heard it from Marketa and Glen's perspective as the lovers talked about. I loved it because I thought it was so sincere and like a window into their relationship. But now, after living some life I see my own experience in it, and it just feels so much more meaningful to me now. Funny how ten years can change the way you listen to a song.
dalta0110
I saw theses guys in Raliegh the other week, and they were the best live show I've seen. So emotional and their music sounds so much more raw when played live...amazing
Luciano Fernández
"Every now and then on my mind yeah", such a gorgeous phrase.
funniestbone
I've just recently discovered The Swell Season, and it's one of those special groups that just sounds like they're singing about me and my life. I love it
Kayla Behrens
I love this band so much. You can see their souls and stories by listening to their songs!
Mara Cadinoiu
this song goes straight to my soul
Santiago Minotas
No dislikes...what I call pure talent.