Story Behind The Song
It sometimes seems that after a relationship is over and you aren't constantly reminded of the negative aspects of it, only then do you think about how great certain things were. You aren't being bombarded with how much a person annoys you with their idiosyncrasies and habits, so you can look back in a nastalgic way at them. This song stems from that concept, the singer couldn't see past the guy's faults and realize how good he was for her, so she ended up losing him, and now it's too late. The upbeat feel of the song gives it a certain attitidue so it's not too "poor me" sounding.
| Song Length |
2:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Gloomy |
Subject |
Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Heart |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I've been up, I've been down
I've been twisted all around
And I've been so alone for so long
I've been numb to everything...
Chorus:
But now I feel you gone
Now I feel you gone
Used to be bittersweet
I couldn't stand the taste
I'd have tossed you aside if I found
Someone to take your place
But all the things that turned me off
Turned out to make me miss
What I threw away, now I pay
With my unhappiness
Chorus
I've been up, I've been down
I've been twisted all around
And I'm miles from a life that was almost mine
I'd love to live it now
I guess I'm left to make my bed
And sleep in it alone
'Cause I fooled myself that I
Could make it on my own...
Chorus