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I can't tell ya baby, what went wrong
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
I can't let go
If we take some time to think it over, baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love, it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul, I just can't take another day
Who's to blame?
If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
Do you want to see me beggin', baby?
Can't you give me just one more day?
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately?
I've been lookin' for the words to say
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long, yeah
Don't know what you got till it's gone, no
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
I can't let go
If we take some time to think it over, baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love, it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul, I just can't take another day
Who's to blame?
If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
Do you want to see me beggin', baby?
Can't you give me just one more day?
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately?
I've been lookin' for the words to say
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long, yeah
Don't know what you got till it's gone, no
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
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Clearly it's about a guy who has screwed up and doesn't know what to say to make things better. He doesn't know what he had till he lost it. He doesn't actually know what he did but he knows he screwed up and doesn't know what to say. Typical... same ole story but great song.
I personally take it slightly different. I see it more as he and the girl have been together for quite a while and have just gotten to that point. They're no longer the same people as they were in the beginning. "I can't tell you baby what went wrong." tells me neither of them really did anything per say. "I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago." Tells me they're no longer in that happy, giddy, oh my goodness the world is so freakin awesome phase. They've grown apart and they didn't realize how amazing their love was til it was over. Just another take on it. ;-)
@suthernlass oh, he knows. He knows what he did was wrong. He just doesn’t want to admit it to her, take accountability so he’s trying to minimize it by saying “ Don't know what it is I did so wrong”. He’s actually a coward because accountability takes courage.
Another song that doesn't get the respect it deserves. Don't try to rasp like Keifer you'll lose your voice (he almost lost his).
The song is so true. I have been there, and I truly didn't know how good my romance was til it ended on very bad terms.
I can't believe noone has said anything about this song, classic 80's power ballads, one of the greats. I think the title pretty well speaks for the meaning of the song but a great song nonetheless...
No way are these guys dead. I saw them 2 years ago down in SoCal... They put on one of the best shows I have ever seen. I loved these guys in high school and they were kickin ass like they never lost a beat.... Tom Keifer RULES!!!
no jodz21 i believe the term is tom keifer is freakin awesome!!!!!!!!!!
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This is a classic ballad.
Attention retards, THIS is a ballad.
One of the best of its kind.
One of the best hair metal ballads! Love it!
Cock rock at it's best. I love this song, it is awesome.