I Knew You Were Trouble
runaground Lyrics

I think--I think when it's all over,
Reflecting on memories can be overwhelming and confusing.

It just comes back in flashes, you know?
Memories can be sudden and vivid.

It's like a kaleidoscope of memories.
Memories can be fragmented and constantly changing.

It just all comes back. But he never does.
Revisiting memories can be painful when the person associated with them is no longer present.

I think part of me knew the second I saw him that this would happen.
Some things are inevitable and can be sensed.

It's not really anything he said or anything he did,
Sometimes it's not the words or actions that leave an impact, but the feeling they create.

It was the feeling that came along with it.
Emotions are powerful and can guide our decisions.

And the crazy thing is I don't know if I'm ever gonna feel that way again.
Experiencing intense feelings can make it difficult to imagine feeling the same way in the future.

But I don't know if I should.
Embracing similar feelings can be both exhilarating and terrifying.

I knew his world moved too fast and burned too bright.
Recognizing potential danger can be an early warning sign.

But I just thought, how can the devil be pulling you toward someone who looks so much like an angel when he smiles at you?
At times, people can misrepresent themselves and cause confusion.

Maybe he knew that when he saw me.
Sometimes others can see what we are blind to.

I guess I just lost my balance.
Falling in love can make us lose sight of what is important.

I think that the worst part of it all wasn't losing him.
Losing ourselves in the process can be the most devastating part of a failed relationship.

It was losing me.
Our self-identity can be fragile and easily lost in a relationship.

Once upon a time a few mistakes ago
Reflecting on the past can be a lesson learned.

I was in your sights, you got me alone
When we are vulnerable, it is easier for others to take advantage of us.

You found me, you found me, you found me
Being found by someone can feel like a blessing and a curse.

I guess you didn't care, and I guess I liked that
Disregard can be mistaken for carelessness.

And when I fell hard you took a step back
Being left behind can be painful.

Without me, without me, without me
Feeling abandoned can worsen the heartbreak.

And he's long gone when he's next to me
Feeling alone even when in close proximity can be isolating.

And I realize the blame is on me
Taking responsibility for our actions can be empowering.

'Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
Being aware of danger can prevent future harm.

So shame on me now
Regret can be a difficult emotion to overcome.

Flew me to places I'd never been
New experiences can be exhilarating and all-encompassing.

'Til you put me down, oh
Being let down can be a sobering experience.

Now I heard you moved on from whispers on the street
Hearing about someone's progress without us can be difficult to accept.

A new notch in your belt is all I'll ever be
Being just one in a series of conquests can be disheartening.

And now I see, now I see, now I see
Realizing the truth can be painful but necessary for growth.

He was long gone when he met me
Being associated with someone who has already moved on can be unfulfilling.

And I realize the joke is on me, yeah!
Being the butt of a joke or manipulation can be hurtful.

And the saddest fear comes creeping in
Fear of not being truly loved can be overwhelming.

That you never loved me or her, or anyone, or anything, yeah
Rejection can make us question our worth and desirability.

I don't know if you know who you are until you lose who you are.
Identity can be uncertain and fragile in times of loss.