Never Saw It Coming
Tigers Jaw Lyrics


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i learned a lot about falling in love when i fell out of love
i learned a lot about being a friend when i was alone
i played with fire, i burned it all down
i made more mistakes than you can count




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Never Saw It Coming by Tigers Jaw are a reflection on the lessons learned through the tumultuous process of falling in and out of love. The lines "i learned a lot about falling in love when i fell out of love" and "i learned a lot about being a friend when i was alone" describe how heartbreak can lead to personal growth and self-discovery. The first line suggests that the experience of falling out of love can be a painful but ultimately educational one, teaching the singer what it means to love and how to do it better in the future. The second line speaks to the loneliness and isolation that can accompany a breakup, but also acknowledges the opportunity for personal development that arises from it.


The next two lines, "i played with fire, i burned it all down/ i made more mistakes than you can count" shifts the focus from learning to acceptance of one's own faults. The singer admits that they have made mistakes and may have even caused the destruction of a relationship. The metaphor of playing with fire suggests that the singer knew their actions were dangerous and may have even enjoyed the risk, which ultimately led to their downfall. The repetition of "i made more mistakes than you can count" emphasizes the enormity of the singer's errors and underscores the significance of the learning that took place in the aftermath.


Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the lessons learned through heartbreak and the personal growth that can result from it. It acknowledges the pain and mistakes that come with falling in and out of love, but ultimately suggests that these experiences can be transformative and offer valuable lessons for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

i learned a lot about falling in love when i fell out of love
Going through the pain of heartbreak taught me valuable lessons on how to love and be loved.


i learned a lot about being a friend when i was alone
Being lonely taught me how to be a good friend and appreciate the importance of those relationships.


i played with fire, i burned it all down
I took risks and made mistakes that led to the destruction of something important.


i made more mistakes than you can count
I have made many mistakes in my life, too many to keep track of.




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@owenobrien5603

These lads are the best of friends. They’re one of those bands who are open to each other about everything, and they’d never break up. Even though this entire song is about splitting up with that special somebody, the band lives. Even in year 2019, this song is still awesome. I ask for nothing more than for this song to be played at my funeral. I hope this never gets unstuck out of my head. Thank you, TG, your music is truly special.

@xerguy9

After 7 months, do you still want this?

@bellabrandreth2321

the first time i ever had my heart broken this song was all i listened to

@timmyr93

Used to not like tigers jaw. Girlfriend dumped me now they are my favorite band lol.

@whyeon0

+timmyr93 hah same

@sergiodaniel7344

timmyr93 lol, same

@tutukus9275

same here bro

@Smokeyboi97

My girlfriend loves me but I still love tigers jaw lol

@mitchellmclean7683

Looks like there's a pattern here... I too have just recently fell out of love

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@ILOVETHEFNB

The one person who disliked this obviously hasn't fallen out of love or ever knew what it feels like to be alone.

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