Happy ever after
Wigmore Gin Lyrics
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And rattle my grave
He's gone diggin' in the bitch again
Back tattoo of a big black snake
Don't go telling me she's just a friend
Hey lil mama who ya gonna poison now?
Hey lil papa who ya gonna run to now?
It's been a long time coming
And this house is burning down
Dont know how I ever loved you
I was blind and running
Into what's in front of me
If I only knew
That happy ever after wasn't you
Hurt me
Hate me
Throw me down
15 years I give you me
To lie alone in this red neck town
A better lover did I have to be
Hey lil mama who ya gonna poison now?
And hey lil papa who ya gonna run to now?
It's been a long time coming
And this house is burning down
Dont know how I ever loved you
I was blind and running
Into what's in front of me
And I never knew
That happy ever after wasn't you
It's been a long time coming
And this house is burning down
Dont know how I ever loved you
I was blind and running
Into what's in front of me
If I only knew
That happy ever after wasn't you
Happy ever after wasn't you
Happy ever after wasn't you
Happy ever after wasn't you
The song "Happy Ever After" by Gin Wigmore is a powerful, emotionally charged breakup song that explores the themes of betrayal, self-discovery, and moving on from toxic relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been hurt by someone they loved, and who is now struggling to come to terms with the fact that their relationship was not as perfect as they once thought.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the lines "Shake my bones, and rattle my grave, he's gone diggin' in the bitch again" hinting at the infidelity of the singer's partner. The reference to the back tattoo of a big black snake suggests that the other woman is dangerous and manipulative, while the line "don't go telling me she's just a friend" indicates that the singer is aware that their partner is lying to them.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repetition of the phrase "It's been a long time coming, and this house is burning down" emphasizing the sense of finality and closure that the singer is searching for. The line "If I only knew that happy ever after wasn't you" is especially poignant, as it suggests that the singer has finally come to realize that their relationship was never going to be the fairytale romance that they had hoped for.
Overall, "Happy Ever After" is a raw and honest exploration of the pain and heartache that can come with the end of a relationship, and the difficult process of moving on and finding happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake my bones
Rattle me to my core, make me feel alive
And rattle my grave
Even in death, let me feel the intensity of life
He's gone diggin' in the bitch again
He's cheating on me again
Back tattoo of a big black snake
His lover has a tattoo of a snake on their back
Don't go telling me she's just a friend
I know they're more than friends, don't lie to me
Hey lil mama who ya gonna poison now?
Who are you going to hurt next?
Hey lil papa who ya gonna run to now?
Where are you going to run now that things are falling apart?
It's been a long time coming
The end of the relationship was a long time coming
And this house is burning down
The relationship is ending and everything is falling apart
Dont know how I ever loved you
Now that it's over, I don't know how I was ever in love with you
I was blind and running
I was blinded by love and didn't see the truth
Into what's in front of me
I kept moving forward without questioning what was happening
If I only knew
If only I had realized before it was too late
That happy ever after wasn't you
Our idea of a happy, perfect life together wasn't true because you weren't the right person for me
Hurt me
You've caused me pain
Hate me
I can't stand you for what you've done
Throw me down
You've pushed me to the brink and I can't take it anymore
15 years I give you me
I devoted 15 years of my life to you
To lie alone in this red neck town
I'm stuck here in this small town all alone
A better lover did I have to be
I blame myself for not being a good enough partner
Happy ever after wasn't you
Our idea of a perfect life together wasn't true because you weren't the right person for me
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER, GIN WIGMORE, JAKE SINCLAIR
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