Tamia-Careless Whisper
Tamia Lyrics

Time can never mend
The damage caused by losing a true friend can never be repaired, no matter how much time passes

The careless whisper of a good friend
The act of betraying a good friend by cheating on them, be it romantic or platonic

To the heart in mind
The feeling of pain caused by such betrayal is felt both emotionally and mentally

Ignorance is kind
It is easier to remain ignorant of the truth, even though it may be hurtful, than to face the reality of the situation

There's no comfort in the truth
The truth may be painful, but it is better to confront it rather than to be left in the dark

Pain is all you'll find
The only outcome of such a situation is pain and hurt, with no possibility of solace

I feel so unsure
After betraying a friend, one feels uncertain and uneasy about their actions and the consequences they will have to face

As you take my hand and lead me to the dance floor
As the betrayal unfolds, the perpetrator feels as though they are being led astray and further away from the truth

As the music dies
As the excitement and thrill of the moment fades, the reality of the situation sets in

Something in your eyes
The look on the friend's face, either of suspicion or disappointment, makes the perpetrator feel guilty

Calls to mind a silver screen
The situation feels like a scene from a dramatic movie, with all the associated heartbreak and despair

And all it's sad goodbye
The friends may never be able to reconcile and their once-beautiful friendship may come to a painful end

I'm never gonna dance again
The person may never be able to face their friend again and the bond they once shared may be lost forever

Guilty feet have got no rhythm
The guilt and shame they feel makes it impossible for them to feel the joy and passion of dancing

I know it's easy to pretend
Even though it may be easier to lie and pretend nothing ever happened, the truth will eventually come to light

I know you're not a fool
The betrayed friend is intelligent and aware enough to see through the lies and deceit

Should have known better than to cheat a friend
Betraying a friend is never worth it and only leads to heartache and pain

Waste a chance that I've been given
The chance to maintain a wonderful friendship has been wasted and can never be regained

So I'm never gonna dance again
The regret and remorse felt by the perpetrator is so deep that they may never be able to dance again with anyone like they once did with their friend

The way I dance with you, oh
The bond and connection shared with the friend will never be replicated with anyone else

Ooh, tonight the music seems so loud
The pain and sadness of the situation is amplified by the loud music and boisterous crowd

I wish that we could lose this crowd
The person wishes they could be alone with their friend to talk and make things right

Maybe it's better this way
Perhaps it is better that the friendship ends and both parties move on separately

We'd hurt each other with the things we want to say
Even though both parties may want to talk and reconcile, it would only lead to more hurt and pain

We could have been so good together
The potential for a beautiful and lasting friendship was there, but it was ruined by the act of betrayal

We could have lived this dance forever
The friendship could have lasted a lifetime, but instead it is cut short and ends abruptly

But now who's gonna dance with me
The person feels empty and alone without their friend and the bond they once shared

Please stay
The person begs their friend to stay and not leave them alone

Now that you're gone
The friend has left and the friendship is over

Why'd you have to leave me alone
The person cannot fathom why their friend would abandon them and leave them alone to deal with the repercussions of the betrayal

That way again
The person cannot dance or live their life the same way they did before the betrayal

With nobody else
No one else can replace the friend that was lost

I can only dance like that with you, huh
The bond and connection shared with the friend was unique and can never be replaced or replicated