TLDR;
The song conveys a message of resilience and eventual triumph over heartbreak. Despite the pain and sleepless nights, the singer asserts her growing strength and the inevitable reckoning the former lover will face. The lyrics suggest a relationship that ended with the lover turning away, but the singer believes that the memories and consequences of his actions will eventually catch up to him.
- Resilience and strength after heartbreak.
- Inevitable reckoning for a former lover.
- The enduring impact of past actions and memories.
Opening [0:04]
The song begins with the acknowledgment that things happen as they do, and the singer points out that her lover was not right. She accuses him of turning his back on love for the last time. She expresses that it won't be long before time makes her stronger.
Chorus 1 [0:32]
The chorus emphasizes that one day, the memories of their relationship will remind him of what he left behind. It suggests that he will face a moment of reckoning where he will feel regret. The singer declares that she is stronger than before and that he needs to be honest about his feelings.
Verse 2 [1:08]
The singer questions if her lover thought she would break down and cry. She reflects on the significance of their past relationship, admitting that she would lie about its impact. She repeats that time is making her stronger and anticipates his eventual return.
Chorus 2 [1:35]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the message that one day, the memories of their relationship will remind him of what he left behind. It suggests that he will face a moment of reckoning where he will feel regret. The singer declares that she is stronger than before and that he needs to be honest about his feelings.
Bridge [2:09]
The bridge describes the lover calling in the midnight hour, with "velvet lights," and the singer recalls many sleepless nights. She questions whether it is time to say goodbye, indicating a struggle to move on.
Chorus 3 [2:26]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the message that one day, the memories of their relationship will remind him of what he left behind. It suggests that he will face a moment of reckoning where he will feel regret. The singer declares that she is stronger than before and that he needs to be honest about his feelings.
Outro [2:54]
The outro repeats the lines "it's gonna find you, where the tears will let me cry, And baby, I'm stronger than before, you gotta lay it on the line, baby, one day in your life," emphasizing the themes of eventual reckoning, strength, and honesty. The song concludes with a repetition of "where the tears will let me play," possibly indicating a sense of freedom or release.
