I Really Didn't Mean It
Vandross Luther Lyrics
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And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
Out of my head to say the things I said
I didn't mean a word
Think jealousy just took a hold of me
(No doubt about it) My heart is in her hands
(With every moment) I'm waiting for my second chance
(Maybe an angel) Will come and help her see
I can't face the world if she don't love me
I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
Dear one from me take my apology
I need you back
I promise I know to never let you go
Is there a chance to see you baby
(They talk about all) the love that we still share
(From her emotion) I barely miss your happiness
(You're missing and mourning) the way it used to be
I know it's true but I don't believe
I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
When I walked away I cried
And I really didn't mean it
So she took me back 'cause she knew I
That I really didn't mean it
(I want you back) it can't be any other way
(I want you back) and I've waited for the day
(I want you back) I'm gonna be a little smarter
(I want you back) I'm got to try a little harder
She's good she's fine and always on my mind
I know our love will stand the test of time
She's my girl and my best friend
And I really didn't mean it
Her love is love so fine and so for real
I want the world to know the way I feel
She's my girl and my best friend
And I really didn't mean it
Yeah yeah ooh
I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
And I really didn't mean it (mean it)
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
And I really didn't mean it
When I walked away I cried (cried)
And I really didn't mean it (mean it)
So she took me back 'cause she knew I (I)
That I really didn't mean it (bye bye, so fine)
The song "I Really Didn't Mean It" by Vandross Luther is about a man who regrets breaking up with his girlfriend. He tells his girl that he didn't mean it when he walked away and apologized for the pain he caused. The man admits that he said things out of jealousy and that he hopes she will forgive him. He tells her that his heart is in her hands and he is waiting for a second chance. Despite everything that happened, the man still loves her and wants her back in his life.
The lyrics of the song express a profound regret and the intensity of love. The song is an entreaty to the girl to take him back, as he admits that his life is incomplete without her. The repeated chorus of "I really didn't mean it" is a constant reminder of the man's regret and serves as a plea for forgiveness.
Overall, the song is a poignant expression of love, regret, and hope. It illustrates the reality of the pain that comes with breaking up with someone and the deep-seated regrets that can follow. Its powerful lyrics and soulful melody make it a timeless classic that will continue to resonate with listeners for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I told my girl bye-bye (bye)
I broke up with my girlfriend
And I really didn't mean it
But I didn't actually want to
Said I met somebody new so fine (fine)
I lied and said I found someone better
Out of my head to say the things I said
I wasn't thinking straight and said hurtful things
I didn't mean a word
I didn't mean anything I said
Think jealousy just took a hold of me
I was jealous and acted without thinking logically
I hope she'll ignore the things she heard
I'm hoping she won't believe the lies I told her
(No doubt about it) My heart is in her hands
My heart belongs to her
(With every moment) I'm waiting for my second chance
I want another chance with her
(Maybe an angel) Will come and help her see
I'm hopeful that someone or something will help her see the truth
I can't face the world if she don't love me
I can't imagine living without her love
Dear one from me take my apology
I'm apologizing to her
I need you back
I want her back in my life
I promise I know to never let you go
I promise to never break up with her again
Is there a chance to see you baby
Is there a chance for us to see each other again
(They talk about all) the love that we still share
People still talk about our love
(From her emotion) I barely miss your happiness
I can sense that she's unhappy without me
(You're missing and mourning) the way it used to be
We both miss the way things used to be between us
I know it's true but I don't believe
I know we miss each other, but I can't believe she'll take me back
When I walked away I cried
I was upset when I left her
So she took me back 'cause she knew I
She forgave me because she knew I didn't mean it
That I really didn't mean it
I didn't mean to break up with her
(I want you back) it can't be any other way
I want her back and can't imagine it any other way
(I want you back) and I've waited for the day
I've been patiently waiting for the chance to get her back
(I want you back) I'm gonna be a little smarter
I'll be more careful in how I treat her and our relationship
(I want you back) I'm got to try a little harder
I need to put in more effort to make things work between us
She's good she's fine and always on my mind
I can't stop thinking about her
I know our love will stand the test of time
I know our love is strong enough to overcome any challenges
She's my girl and my best friend
She's important to me in more ways than one
And I really didn't mean it
I didn't mean to hurt her or break up with her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS
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