I Never Loved You Anyway
The Corrs Lyrics


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You bored me with your stories
I can't believe that I endured you for as long as I did
I'm happy it's over, I'm only sorry
That I didn't make the move before you

And when you go I will remember
To send a thank you note to that girl (oh, that girl)
I see she's holding you so tender
Well I just want to say (just want to say)

I never really loved you anyway
No, I didn't love you anyway
I never really loved you anyway
I'm so glad you're moving away

Valentino, I don't think so
You watching MTV while I lie dreaming in an empty bed
And come to think of it, I was misled
My flat, my food, my everything
And thoughts inside my head

Before you go I must remember
To have a quiet word with that girl (oh, that girl)
Does she know you're not a spender?
Well, I just have to say (just want to say)

I never really loved you anyway
No, I didn't love you anyway
I never really loved you anyway
I'm so glad you're moving away
Yeah, I am
Yeah, I am

And when you go I will remember
I must remember to say

I never really loved you anyway
No, I didn't love you anyway
I never really loved you anyway
I never really loved you anyway
Never really loved you anyway (never really loved you)
I know I didn't love you anyway (never loved you anyway)
Never truly loved you anyway (I never loved you anyway)
I'm so happy you're moving away
Yeah, I'm delighted you're moving away, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Corrs' song "I Never Loved You Anyway" is a break-up song with a twist. Instead of the typical sadness and remorse that comes with the end of a relationship, the singer expresses relief and happiness that the relationship is over. She looks back on the time she spent with her ex-partner and realizes that she was never really in love with him anyway. The singer calls out her ex for boring her with his stories and not being the person she thought he was. She apologizes for not breaking up with him sooner and wishes him well as he moves on.


The lyrics are straightforward and honest, showing a level of self-awareness that is rare in break-up songs. The singer is not trying to manipulate her ex or make him feel guilty - she simply wants to move on and leave the past behind. The chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetition of "I never really loved you anyway" serving as a mantra for the singer to remind herself of her feelings.


Overall, "I Never Loved You Anyway" is a refreshing take on the break-up song genre, with its honesty and self-awareness setting it apart from other songs about failed relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You bored me with your stories
Your stories were uninteresting and dull, and they made me tired of you


I can't believe that I endured you for as long as I did
It's hard to believe that I put up with you for such a long time


I'm happy it's over, I'm only sorry
I'm glad our relationship is done, but I regret not ending it sooner


That I didn't make the move before you
I wish I had broken up with you before you broke up with me


And when you go I will remember
When you leave, I won't forget


To send a thank you note to that girl, oh that girl
I want to thank the girl who will be with you after me


I see she's holding you so tender
I notice that she's treating you kindly and affectionately


Well I just want to say
I just want to express


I never really loved you anyway
I never truly felt love towards you in the first place


No I didn't love you anyway
I never loved you regardless


I'm so glad you're moving away
I'm happy that you're leaving


Valentino, I don't think so
I don't think you're as romantic as Valentino


You watching MTV while I lie dreaming in an empty bed
You spend time watching TV while I'm in bed, feeling empty and lonely


And come to think of it
Upon reflection


I was misled
I was tricked or deceived


My flat, my food, my everything
Everything I had was affected by you


And thoughts inside my head
Even my thoughts were influenced by you


Before you go I must remember
I need to remind myself before you leave


To have a quiet word with that girl
I need to talk privately with the girl who will be with you after me


Does she know you're not a spender?
Does she know that you're not generous with money?


Well I just have to say
I just need to express


Never truly loved you anyway (I never loved you anyway)
Once again, I never really loved you


Yeah, I'm delighted you're moving away
I'm thrilled that you're leaving




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrea Jane Corr, Carole Bayer Sager, Caroline Corr, James Corr, Sharon Corr

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