Ringway to SeaTac
The Wedding Present Lyrics

No, I sent you that letter
The singer clarifies that they were the one who sent a certain letter

To ask you if the end was worth the means
The singer was trying to determine if the eventual outcome of a situation was worth the efforts taken to get there

Was there really no in between?
The singer questions if there was any other option or compromise available

And I still don't feel better
The artist remains unsettled and unsatisfied despite asking the questions

I just wondered if it could be like before
The artist was hoping for a return to a previous state of things

And I think you just made me sure!
The singer believes that the response they received confirmed their doubts and concerns

But then that's typically you
The singer implies that the response was consistent with the addressee's usual behavior or character

And I might have been a bit rude
The artist acknowledges that they may have been impolite or harsh in their letter

But I wrote it in a bad mood
The artist explains that their negative emotions influenced their writing

I'm not being funny with you
The artist wants to be taken seriously, without any humor or irony

But it's hard to be engaging
The singer finds it difficult to be interesting or appealing to the addressee

When the things you love keep changing
The artist struggles to connect with the addressee because their interests or priorities seem to constantly shift

Brassneck, Brassneck
The title of the song, serving as a refrain

I just decided I don't trust you anymore
The singer declares that they have lost trust in the addressee

First time you came over
The singer recalls an earlier visit by the addressee

Do you remember saying then you'd stay for good?
The artist asks if the addressee remembers making a promise to stay permanently

No I didn't think you would
The artist admits that they did not expect the promise to be kept

Well we couldn't've been closer
The singer acknowledges that they were once very close with the addressee

But it was different then and that's all in the past
The singer recognizes that things have changed and the past cannot be regained

There I've said it now at last!
The artist is relieved to finally express their thoughts and feelings

You grew up quicker than me
The artist perceives the addressee as having matured faster

I kept so many old things
The artist has held onto many sentimental or nostalgic items

I never stopped quite hoping
The singer has retained some hope or optimism despite changes and disappointments

I think I know what it means
The artist believes they understand the significance of their experiences and emotions

It means I've got to grow up
The singer realizes that they need to mature and move on from the past

It means y Brassneck, Brassneck
The refrain is repeated, emphasizing the loss of trust and disappointment in the addressee

I just know, you weren't listening were you?
The singer assumes that the addressee was not paying attention or understanding their perspective

Oh please go, whenever you prefer to
The artist expresses a desire for the addressee to leave or move on

I said it means a lot, when you use an old phrase
The artist appreciates certain nostalgic or sentimental language

But then so what?
The singer acknowledges that these preferences do not matter in the bigger picture

We can't have it both ways
The singer recognizes that some choices involve sacrificing certain options or desires

I know, you're not bothered are you
The artist believes the addressee is indifferent or unconcerned about the situation

Even so, I'm not going to argue
The artist decides not to engage in a conflict or debate with the addressee

He won't object!
The artist sarcastically refers to a nonexistent third party who would not have any issue with the situation

Keep writing to me
The singer requests continued correspondence with the addressee

Just don't forget you ever knew me
The artist wants to preserve some connection or history with the addressee