From the recording STUPID CUPID
Break up song.
The lyrics express feelings of confusion, disbelief, and a struggle to let go after a long relationship has ended badly. I question why I'm not given a second chance, feel unheard, and have difficulty accepting that the relationship is over.
Lyrics
DON’T I EVEN GET A SECOND CHANCE
AFTER ALL WE’VE BEEN THROUGH
I’M ONLY HEARING WHAT I WANT TO HEAR
TOO BLIND TO SEE THE TRUTH
WELL I HAD YOU RIGHT WHERE I WANTED
NOW YOUR MESSAGE IS GETTING THROUGH
LOUD AND CLEAR
WHY CAN’T I LET GO
I KEEP HOLDING ON WITH BOTH HANDS
AFTER LOVING YOU SO LONG
LOVE’S GONE WRONG
NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE THE DAY
THAT YOU WOULD RATHER LEAVE THAN STAY
IT’S SO HARD TO BELIEVE
THAT YOU COULD LET IT END THIS WAY
NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE THE DAY
I FALL DOWN ON MY KNEES AND PRAY
IT’S SO HARD TO BELIEVE
THAT YOU HAVE GONE AWAY
NO, I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE THE DAY
YOU’RE PLAYING MIND GAMES
WON’T CUT ME LOOSE
I DON’T KNOW WHERE I STAND
DO I STAND ACCUSED?
COME RIGHT OUT WITH IT, AT LEAST BE HONEST
DON’T MAKE ANOTHER EXCUSE
I’M CONFUSED
WHY CAN’T I LET GO
I KEEP HOLDING ON WITH BOTH HANDS
SO LONG
NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE THE DAY....
WORDS AND MUSIC BY IAN ALLEN ©