The Man
Zoom Karaoke Lyrics
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Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
It all just sounds like ooh
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
That I should have bought you flowers
Should have gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
'Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life
Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh oh
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
It all just sounds like ooh
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
That I should have bought you flowers
And held your hand
Should have gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
Although it hurts
I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
I know I'm probably much too late
To try and apologize for my mistakes
But I just want you to know
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
Give you all his hours
When he has the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
Do all the things I should have done
When I was your man
Do all those things I should have done
When I was your man
The lyrics of "When I Was Your Man" by Zoom Karaoke convey a deep sense of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer reflects on the changes that have occurred since the relationship ended, symbolized by the line "Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now." They notice that the songs on the radio no longer hold the same joy, as hearing about their ex through friends only brings heartbreak. The repetition of the phrase "It all just sounds like ooh" emphasizes the pain and realization of their own mistakes.
The song expresses remorse for not appreciating their partner when they had the chance. The line "Should have bought you flowers and held your hand" signifies the simple gestures of affection and dedication that were neglected. The singer regrets not giving their all, not spending enough time together, and failing to prioritize their partner's desires to dance and have fun. The pain is intensified as they witness their former lover moving on and dancing with someone else.
The lyrics reveal the singer's acknowledgement of their own flaws, with references to their pride, ego, and selfish ways. They recognize that their actions are what led to their partner leaving, causing them to "never get to clean up the mess" they created. The song becomes a haunting reminder of their mistakes whenever they close their eyes.
Towards the end, there is a sense of acceptance and resignation. The singer acknowledges their wrongdoings, admitting that it may be too late to make amends. They express a sincere hope that their ex finds someone who will do all the things they failed to do – buy them flowers, hold their hand, give them time and attention, and make them feel loved.
Overall, "When I Was Your Man" delves into the theme of regret and the pain of lost love, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing a relationship while one has the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
Although we still share the same bed, it seems emptier and lonelier without you
Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
Even though our song plays on the radio, it no longer brings the same joy and happiness because you're not with me
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
Whenever our friends mention you, it just reminds me of the pain and heartbreak I feel
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
Every time I hear your name, a piece of my heart shatters and I feel a pang of sadness
It all just sounds like ooh
All the memories and reminders of our past relationship evoke a mixture of emotions within me
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
Back then, I was too young and foolish to truly understand and appreciate the love we had
That I should have bought you flowers
I should have expressed my love and affection for you more often, such as buying you flowers
And held your hand
I should have shown more physical affection and held your hand tightly to let you know you were loved
Should have gave you all my hours
I should have dedicated all my time and effort to you, giving you my undivided attention and care
When I had the chance
I had the opportunity to do all these things, but I failed to seize it
Take you to every party
I should have taken you to every social event and celebrated your presence, making you feel cherished
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
You had a simple desire to enjoy and embrace life through dancing, and I should have supported and shared those moments with you
Now my baby's dancing
Now you're out there, having a good time and enjoying yourself
But she's dancing with another man
Unfortunately, it's with someone else, and not me, which makes me feel regretful and jealous
My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
The excessive importance I placed on my own pride, ego, and desires, as well as my selfish behavior, caused the deterioration of our relationship
'Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life
My actions led a strong, admirable woman like you to leave my life because you deserved better
Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh oh
Now, I'm left with the aftermath of the mess I created, and I have no opportunity to fix it and make things right
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
The weight of my mistakes and the pain of losing you haunt me constantly, even in my dreams and moments of vulnerability
Although it hurts
Even though it's painful to admit
I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
I take full responsibility and acknowledge that I was in the wrong
I know I'm probably much too late
I understand that my realization and desire for reconciliation might be too little too late
To try and apologize for my mistakes
To attempt to apologize and make amends for the wrongs I've done
But I just want you to know
Nevertheless, I want you to be aware
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope that the person you're with now expresses his love through gestures like buying you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
I hope he shows physical affection by holding your hand tightly
Give you all his hours
I hope he devotes all his time and effort to you and your relationship, prioritizing your needs and happiness
When he has the chance
Whenever the opportunity presents itself
Take you to every party
I hope he takes you to every celebration and social event, celebrating your presence and making you feel special
'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
I recall how much joy and passion you had for dancing, and I hope he encourages and shares those moments with you
Do all the things I should have done
I wish he fulfills all the desires and needs that I failed to meet in our relationship
When I was your man
When I had the privilege of being the one you loved and cared for
Do all those things I should have done
I hope he does all the things I neglected to do, realizing the significance of those actions in maintaining a strong and loving relationship
When I was your man
When I had the honor of being the person you chose to share your life with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Ari Levine, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence
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