This is a hauntingly beautiful song about introspection, specifically about looking back at a relationship that started bad and ended so poorly, that the narrator wants to go back to the very beginning and tell himself to not even travel down that road. I believe that the relationship started poorly because of the lines:
"Take me back to the night we met:When the night was full of terrors: And your eyes were filled with tears: When you had not touched me yet"
So, the first night was not a great start, but the narrator pursued the relationship and eventually both overcame the rough start to fall in love with each other:
"I had all and then most of you"
Like many relationships that turn sour, it was not a quick decline, but a gradual one where the narrator and their partner fall out of love and gradually grow apart
"Some and now none of you"
Losing someone who was once everything in your world, who you could confide in, tell your secrets to, share all the most intimate parts of your life, to being strangers with that person is probably one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. So Painful, the narrator wants to go back in time and tell himself to not even pursue the relationship.
This was the perfect song for "13 Reasons Why"
They look at me, laugh because I'm different
I laugh 'coz they're all the same
Stuck inside the box
While I'm running circles round the game
They're cold, I'm hot
And I know who I am
Everyone sits down, I stand up
They might walk, but I'm gonna' strut
They fit in, I stand out
Even if I have to shout
I know, I know, I'm not the same
You say yes and I say
No, no, no
Don't care what they say
I do things differently
A weirdo, no cliche
I do things differently
I guess they don't get me
I do things differently
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I do things differently
Put this on the record, literally
I won't stand in a picture perfect shadow of someone
I don't wanna be
And I'm not sorry, but that's just me
You keep it neat and tidy
I color outside the lines
I'm ahead of the game
Turn around they far behind
And I know, I know I'm not the same
You say yes and I say
No, no, no
Don't care what they say
I do things differently
A weirdo, no cliche
I do things differently
I guess they don't get me
I do things differently
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I do things differently
I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
No, no, no
I laugh 'coz they're all the same
Stuck inside the box
While I'm running circles round the game
They're cold, I'm hot
And I know who I am
Everyone sits down, I stand up
They might walk, but I'm gonna' strut
They fit in, I stand out
Even if I have to shout
I know, I know, I'm not the same
You say yes and I say
No, no, no
Don't care what they say
I do things differently
A weirdo, no cliche
I do things differently
I guess they don't get me
I do things differently
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I do things differently
Put this on the record, literally
I won't stand in a picture perfect shadow of someone
I don't wanna be
And I'm not sorry, but that's just me
You keep it neat and tidy
I color outside the lines
I'm ahead of the game
Turn around they far behind
And I know, I know I'm not the same
You say yes and I say
No, no, no
Don't care what they say
I do things differently
A weirdo, no cliche
I do things differently
I guess they don't get me
I do things differently
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I do things differently
I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
I do it, do it, do it different
Like, I do, I do it
No, no, no
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I really hate this song because the dumbass bitch that sings it (Cassie) is actually the ultimate conformist. I mean anyone who sees the video would see theres nothing different about it or about her! Also she is a hypocrite because she she said "A weirdo NO CLICHE" but I can point out about 6 cliches in this song right now [Im sure if I payed more attention I would find more], but lastly anyone who is truly different wouldnt go round announcing it. People who "announce" things about themself obviously want to be seen as that instead of actually showing it through actions. In conclusion Cassie Davis is a stupid conformist slag!
How do you know she's not talking about being different with her mind? Just because someone's not physically different doesn't mean their personality isn't outside the box of what people consider normal =]
Excuse Me.....But this is one of Cassie's Best Songs!!! It really explains alot about who she is!!!! She's different to others and I bet you don't even no wat 'Cliche' means!!!!
Any way I'm one of Cassie's best Fans!!!!! She's really sweet in real life and I would know cause I saw her Live At Westfields Liverpool (NSW) And SHe VERY Funny, kind, caring, ENERGETIC, Enthusiastic and She's VERY FUU to be around!!! And I hope to be like her one day and become famous. I really want to meet her and just chat with her and muck a round and stuff. And I know that a Stack of people would choose her way before Miley AND Possibly P!nk. Casue I know I would So back off and respect her if u don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all then!!! Becaus eI know that I look up to her everyday and so do alot of other people. i'M OBSESSED WITH HER!! I do everything like her!! (I EVEN BOUGHT NEW SNEAKERS EXACTLY THE SAME AS HERS AND GOT A SIDE FRINGE. And WHen I'm a bit older I'm dying my hair Blonder like hers.
So back off and don't ruin it for others. Cause I don't see you out there trying. R U???? ;-)
I LUV CASSIE!!!!!
Anyway Cassie's Not wanting attention she just want's people to no that u don't have to be like everyone else and follow the crowd and that u should stand out then others!!!! She's a Fun person with an AWESOME Personality and u should respect wat she is doing. She's just acheiving her goals and following in her dreams. And if u want to follow ur dreams then do so but don't go accusing others but their music, style or anything!!!!! Cassie doesn't let things get in her way about her music, fashion, her passion or life. So go do something better then accusing other people of who they r!!!! :|
She's just livin her dreams like any one else!!! Her parents gave her so much support so don't go being rude about other people and their dreams and Putting them down even if it dosen't bother them so ur just wasting ur time!! If ur teasin Cassie Ur teasing me as well cause I'm all of what Cassie Is!!!
I LUV CASSIE!!!
KEEP GOIN CASS!
I bet ur just jealous and wish u were Cassie because she has a way better life!!! I LIKE IT LOUD!! I'm Different!!!
I cant believe you bothered replying. You wrote pretty much an essay there. I wouldnt even bother explaining myself to you, I have better things to do.
^ What the fuck is your problem dude?, you should start up own hater's society or something. Aren't you a hypocrite replying to Iwuvcassiedavis in the first place? I like Cassie davis, she's alright.