Ben&Ben is an award-winning, fast-rising , Folk-Pop band from Manila. They have been making waves across their home country as one of the leading bands with electrifying shows for audiences of all ages, and chart-topping singles. Their music blends folk, world, and indigenous stylings with pop sensibilities.
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The Ones We Once Loved
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It's been a long time since your eyes lit up that way
I felt the guilt build up as I looked back how things went wrong
Did I have to sweep in and scar you?
Five years, we shared the bitter-sweetness of our youth
Then we broke up because sometimes it is the best thing to do
Did it ever cross your mind that maybe you hurt me too?
Since the beginning I never wanted anything
But to see you reach your dreams
I knew that you just wanted me
But I had dreams of my own
And I just couldn't let them go
So I apologize
For coming into your life
Just to break your heart to pieces
And then leave you in the night
I tried my best to stay by your side
But who knew the rolling seasons would reveal that sometimes?
We aren't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the ones we once loved
When things got heavy and you expected more from me
I tried to be there to take away your tears
But I didn't notice that I was chipping away
At pieces of myself 'til there was nothing left to give
I didn't even want to live
But I apologize
For coming into your life
Just to break your heart to pieces
And then leave you in the night
I tried my best to stay by your side
But who knew the rolling seasons would reveal that sometimes?
We aren't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the ones we once loved
I realized it wasn't anyone's fault at all
It's just that I wasn't built to build you up when you fall
Maybe we were meant to be a lesson to each other
But I wish you well
And I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Oh, I apologize
For coming into your life
Just to break your heart to pieces
And then leave you in the night
I tried my best to stay by your side
But who knew the rolling seasons would reveal that sometimes?
We aren't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the ones
I wasn't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the one I once loved
The song "The Ones We Once Loved" by Ben&Ben is a poignant reflection upon a past relationship that ended in heartbreak. The lyrics follow the perspective of the person who caused the breakup, as they recount the guilt and pain they still carry with them. The song is an examination of the complexities of love and how it can often lead to difficult decisions that result in hurting one another.
The opening verse speaks of seeing the other person singing their song and feeling a twinge of remorse for how things ended. The singer feels guilt for causing the other person pain, and questions whether they had to be the one to hurt them. The chorus then apologizes for breaking the other person's heart and leaving them, acknowledging that they tried to make it work but ultimately realized that they were not meant to be together.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's experience, as they recount how they tried to be there for the other person but ended up sacrificing themselves in the process. The bridge of the song seems to offer a moment of clarity, as the singer realizes that sometimes love is not enough to sustain a relationship, and that both parties may have learned important lessons from their time together.
Overall, "The Ones We Once Loved" is a heartfelt and introspective exploration of a relationship that did not work out. It asks some tough questions about love and responsibility, and ultimately comes to a place of acceptance and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you singing your song the other day
I noticed you performing and it brought back memories of us
It's been a long time since your eyes lit up that way
I haven't seen you that happy in a while
I felt the guilt build up as I looked back how things went wrong
I feel bad about what happened between us
Did I have to sweep in and scar you?
Did I have to hurt you like that?
Five years, we shared the bitter-sweetness of our youth
We spent five memorable years together as young adults
Then we broke up because sometimes it is the best thing to do
We decided to end things because it was the right choice
Did it ever cross your mind that maybe you hurt me too?
Did you ever consider that you also caused me pain?
But I'm not taking it against you
But I don't blame you for it
Since the beginning I never wanted anything
From the start, I didn't want anything but to support your dreams
But to see you reach your dreams
I just wanted to see you succeed
I knew that you just wanted me
But I understood that you wanted more than just support
But I had dreams of my own
But I also had my own goals to pursue
And I just couldn't let them go
And I couldn't sacrifice my own aspirations
So I apologize
So I'm sorry
For coming into your life
For entering your life
Just to break your heart to pieces
Only to hurt you deeply
And then leave you in the night
And then leaving without saying goodbye
I tried my best to stay by your side
I did my best to be there for you
But who knew the rolling seasons would reveal that sometimes?
But who would have known that time would prove otherwise?
We aren't meant to be the one
We're not meant to be together
So goodbye to the ones we once loved
So it's time to say farewell to our past
When things got heavy and you expected more from me
When things got tough and you needed me to be more
I tried to be there to take away your tears
I tried my best to comfort you
But I didn't notice that I was chipping away
But I didn't realize that I was losing myself in the process
At pieces of myself 'til there was nothing left to give
I gave so much of myself that I had nothing left to offer
I didn't even want to live
I didn't even want to keep going
I realized it wasn't anyone's fault at all
I came to understand that it wasn't anyone's fault
It's just that I wasn't built to build you up when you fall
It's just that I wasn't capable of supporting you during difficult times
Maybe we were meant to be a lesson to each other
Perhaps our relationship was meant to teach us both something
But I wish you well
But I genuinely hope the best for you
And I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
And again, I apologize
I wasn't meant to be the one
I wasn't meant to be with you
So goodbye to the one I once loved
So it's time to say goodbye to the person I once loved
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paolo Benjamin, G. Guico
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnfrancisroblesgiron8315
"hindi naman naging kayo" is the pill I can't swallow.
nasasaktan ka, hindi naman naging kayo.
nagmomove on ka, hindi naman naging kayo
naghahanap ka ng closure, hindi naman naging kayo.
I know you're happy, I wish I can also be happy na. atleast now, I know what I'll answer if someone will ask me," ano mo s'ya?"
she's the one I once loved. I love you, Chay!
edit: kinaya kong maging masaya ulit. hindi man tulad ng dati, pero ang mahalaga, masaya na ulit. sana ikaw rin! ^^
@theuninvited264
11/29/2023
Mykel,
Majority of these lyrics represent our present situation. For six years, Iโve tried so many times to say how sorry I am. But I can no longer wait for that day when you are ready to accept my apologies.
I also have to move on and set myself free from all the guilt and pain that this situation brings.
You are my first love, and no one can ever replace that.
I wish you all the best in life, Daddy.
-14
@maxxhalls4163
"I tried my best to stay by your side
But who knew the rolling seasons would reveal that sometimes
We aren't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the ones
I wasn't meant to be the one
So goodbye to the one I once loved "
This stanza hit me the hardest. Sa mahigit two years natin, pakiramdam ko mas marami pa yung mga araw na we're not on the same page. Nung araw na nagdecide kang iwanan ako hindi ako handa, pero naintindihan ko. You know how much I struggled with my life and you don't deserve to be with someone like me dahil alam ko kung gaano karami ang mga pangarap mo and masaya kong makita kung paano mo unti-unting tinutupad bawat isa.
Sorry kung pakiramdam mo kulang ako. I'm sorry if I made you feel like I'm just wasting your time. Pero sana nakita mo kung paano ko sinubukang sumabay sayo sa abot ng makakaya ko -- to break the walls between us and close the gap. Now I'm all alone again. Nowhere to go, left empty-handed. Kahit self-confidence wala.
Pero kung sakali mang bumalik ka at hindi mo na ako makita, gusto ko lang malaman mo na naghintay ako. Hinanap kita sa lahat ng bagay na ginagawa ko, sa lahat ng lugar na pinuntahan ko. Tiniis ko yung sakit ng pangungulila habang iniisip kung naiisip mo rin ba ako. I'm still not okay but I know one day gigising rin ako na handa na akong magpalaya.
I know how much you love Ben&Ben, ako yung kasama mo nung first time mo silang napanood nang live. You were very happy. Hindi ko in-expect na sa kanila ko rin pala maririnig itong kanta ng buhay ko ngayon.
Love, I hope you're happy and I apologize for coming into your life.
@evergreen7668
I was the one who was left behind and this song resonates with my aching heart.
She was someone whom I liked for 6 years. We were in the same circle of friends and yet I only admired her from afar. I promised myself that I will not let these feelings become regret so I intended to confess to her at the end of high school. I mustered the courage and I found out that our feelings were mutual all those years.
We started dating in secret. Only our closest friends knew and they were very supportive. We had a hard time adjusting from being friends to lovers but I thought that in time, it will all come naturally.
I had the time of my life with her. She was my support system, my shoulder to cry on, my first love, my home.
But just like every love story, ours had its own share of struggles. We never moved past the friendship phase. We felt "more than friends but less than lovers". I had to convince myself that it will all be okay once we graduate and date like normal couples.
But the thing with secrets is that if you keep it for too long, the guilt will slowly eat you up. She started to grow cold yet I held steady because she was the love of my life. Months passed and it became clearer that she was no longer interested in staying.
I knew what was happening but I couldn't bring myself to confront her because I'm afraid of losing what we had. What I didn't realize was that the pain of holding on is greater than when you let go. It ate me up so much that I cried myself to sleep every night. I can say that those were the darkest days of my life.
So for the second time, I mustered my courage but this time it was no longer for love but for peace.
We had the conversation that we both needed and looked back on how things have come to that point. Tears were shed but so was the weight of not knowing where it all went wrong.
We mutually decided to breakup but will still be friends like we always have been. But I can say that there were still words that I wanted to hear from her but never did.
So when this song was released, I couldn't keep myself from crying because if these were the words that she said to me when we were still together, maybe I would have saved myself from overthinking and hurting.
The wounds are still fresh and I know that I still have a long journey of healing. So I guess I really wasn't meant to be the one. Goodbye to the one I once loved.
@zyziwoo
I could still remember when this song dropped. We were both Liwanags that's why I was so excited to send this song to him, I gave him a few minutes to listen; but turned into hours because he left me on read. I didn't know this song would open so much doors, including those which we left padlocked for years.
I knew we had miscommunication and tons of problems in our relationship, we had fights that are left unfixed. We were so broken yet we tried our best to still stay intact because 5 years, it was 5 years. We were in a situationship for five long years.
Fortunately (and unfortunately) this song opened our eyes that maybe, maybe we arent meant for each other. We were meant to be just a phase in their lives where we love, learn, and grow.
I will always miss you, it has been 8 months since this song dropped, 5 months since we parted ways, yet I still miss you terribly.
I hope you're doing alright, langga. Always know that I am constantly proud of you.
@benandbenmusic
The Ones We Once Loved is a song about closure. Words you wanted to say to your past, or wanted to hear from them but never got to.
We hope the message reaches whomever needs to hear it โ from the first time we played it live until our song travels the world. ๐ค๐ค
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City of San Pedro, Laguna
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@rueljrdellova5899
It is true that nothing hurts more than ending a โno labelโ relationship that you wanted to work so bad. This song proves that closure is something hard to achieve but is needed to move forward. Thanks, Ben&Ben!
@nicholaimariebautista1248
Sometimes the "no label" is the one you want to keep forever.
@beeaquino6822
Agree.
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