Said and Done
Zak Waters Lyrics
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I've been wondering how I can save
this good love, oh that good love
'Cause I've been feeling kinda guilty baby
Wondering if I maybe I can save
this good love, oh that good love
Oh I swept by stopped in that door
No, I can't believe the scene I gaze upon
All the shit is gone
But I read your letter
Dear John, dear John
By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone
Life goes on, right or wrong
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
Dear John
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Dear John
(Right or wrong)
Dear John
(Life goes on)
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
(Now you're gone)
Never coming to a compromise
Taking time enough to hear my side
You use me, shot right through me
And after everything I sacrificed
You couldn't even look me in my eyes
It's not the fact you love me
It's the way you ruin about it baby
Who do you even think you are
Leaving me broken down and scarred
I'm a good man, and a damn good man at heart
How can I speak my part
when I read your letter
Dear John, dear John
By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone
Life goes on, right or wrong
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
Dear John
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Dear John
(Right or wrong)
Dear John
(Life goes on)
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
(Now you're gone)
You never meant to say goodbye
I guess you couldn't work it out
You didn't give a reason why
I guess you couldn't work it out
Dear John, dear John
By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone
Life goes on, right or wrong
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
Dear John
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Dear John
(Right or wrong)
Dear John
(Life goes on)
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Now that all is said and done
Dear John
(Now you're gone)
Zak Waters's song "Said and Done" features lyrics that delve into a failed relationship and the resulting heartbreak. The first stanza highlights the distance that has come between the singer and their partner, and the guilt and desire they feel to save their love. The second stanza reveals a devastating surprise for the singer when they enter their partner's door only to find that they have left and left a letter behind. The letter, addressed to "Dear John", indicates that their relationship has ended and the singer has already moved on. The rest of the song is filled with the heartbroken speaker's anger, frustration, and sadness as they process the end of their relationship.
The use of the name "John" is a common trope used in songs to represent a lover who has left, and in this song, it adds a personal touch to a storyline that many people have experienced. The lines "Dear John, dear John / By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone" perfectly encapsulate the raw pain of a relationship that has ended suddenly and unexpectedly. The lyrics also highlight the sense of betrayal that can come when one partner has been used by the other, especially when they feel that they have sacrificed a great deal for the relationship.
Overall, "Said and Done" is a song that deals with the universal themes of heartbreak and betrayal with emotion and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been getting kinda distant lately
Our relationship has become less intimate.
I've been wondering how I can save
I am concerned about how I can fix our relationship.
this good love, oh that good love
Our love is valuable and worth fighting for.
'Cause I've been feeling kinda guilty baby
I am experiencing remorse for something I may have done.
Wondering if I maybe I can save
I am hoping that I can salvage our relationship.
Oh I swept by stopped in that door
I arrived at your door with the expectation of trying to rekindle our relationship.
Ready to love you like never before
I am fully prepared to show you the extent of my love.
No, I can't believe the scene I gaze upon
I am shocked by what I see when I arrive.
All the shit is gone
All of your belongings are missing.
But I read your letter
I found and read the letter you left behind.
Dear John, dear John
Opening of letter.
By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone
I have already left and will not be returning.
Life goes on, right or wrong
Regardless of the outcome, life moves forward.
Now that all is said and done
Our relationship has ended and there is nothing more to be said or done.
The more I'll give, the more you'll take
I feel like you have been taking more from me than I have been giving.
It's not the fact you love me
Your love for me is not the issue.
It's the way you ruin about it baby
It is the way you behave in our relationship that is problematic.
Who do you even think you are
I am confused by your behavior and do not understand how you can treat me this way.
Leaving me broken down and scarred
Your actions have left me emotionally damaged.
I'm a good man, and a damn good man at heart
I am a good person who deserves to be treated with respect and love.
How can I speak my part
I have not had the opportunity to express my feelings or perspective.
You never meant to say goodbye
You did not intend to break up with me.
I guess you couldn't work it out
You were unable to find a way to fix our relationship.
You didn't give a reason why
You left me without an explanation for your departure.
Now that all is said and done
Our relationship has ended and it is now over.
(Now you're gone)
Closing of letter.
Dear John
Reiteration of the opening of the letter.
(The more I'll give, the more you'll take)
Reiteration of feeling taken advantage of in the relationship.
(Right or wrong)
Reiteration that life moves forward regardless of the outcome.
(Life goes on)
Reiteration that life moves forward regardless of the outcome.
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