The Man
runaground Lyrics

Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
The space we shared used to feel intimate, but now it feels empty and lonely

Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
The song that reminds us of our love doesn't bring me the same joy anymore

When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
Whenever our friends mention you, it only brings me sadness and pain

'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
Every time your name is mentioned, it reminds me of the pain and heartbreak I feel

It all just sounds like ooh
All these emotions and memories just feel overwhelming and indescribable

Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
I was too immature and oblivious to understand what I had with you

That I should have bought you flowers
I should have shown you more affection and appreciation

And held your hand
I should have been there to support and comfort you

Should have gave you all my hours
I should have dedicated more time and effort to our relationship

When I had the chance
Back when I had the opportunity and you were still by my side

Take you to every party
I should have included you in every celebration and made you feel included

'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
All you ever wanted was to enjoy life and have fun with me

Now my baby's dancing
Now you're moving on and finding happiness without me

But she's dancing with another man
However, it hurts to know that you've found someone else to share those joyful moments with

My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
My arrogance, self-centeredness, and disregard for your feelings led to our separation

'Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life
My behavior caused a strong and amazing woman like you to leave me

Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh oh
I'm left with the consequences of my actions and can never fix the damage I caused

And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
Regret and guilt consume me whenever I try to find peace in sleep

Although it hurts
Even though it's painful

I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
I take full responsibility for my mistakes and acknowledge my wrongdoings

I know I'm probably much too late
I understand that it's likely too late to make amends, given the circumstances

To try and apologize for my mistakes
To attempt to express my remorse and apologize for the errors I made

But I just want you to know
I simply want you to be aware

I hope he buys you flowers
I hope the person you're with now showers you with love and gestures of affection

I hope he holds your hand
I hope he provides the support and comfort that I failed to give you

Give you all his hours
I hope he dedicates his time and effort to make you happy

When he has the chance
Whenever the opportunity arises

Take you to every party
I hope he includes you in every celebration and creates wonderful memories with you

'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
Because I know how important dancing was to you and I hope he embraces that with you

Do all the things I should have done
I wish I had done all the things that would have made you feel loved and valued

When I was your man
When I held the privilege of being in your life and your significant other

Do all those things I should have done
I wish I could go back and correct all the missed opportunities to make you happy

When I was your man
When I had the chance to cherish and appreciate you as my partner