| John Mayer – Never on the Day You Leave Lyrics | 8 years ago |
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The song starts off long after the end of what was once a very important and beautiful relationship. He is expressing his dismay and maybe even regrets at how short sighted he was when he left. The end of the relationship has really shaken him to the point he wonders what he still believes in, but he couldn't imagine he would have this feeling on the day he left. The refrain (love grows in...) expresses the passage of time and he explains that the girl is now leaving too The second verse continues with more things he just couldn't see "on the day you leave" but long after are so clear. "Watch a girl become a ghost" is this woman disappearing from his life and fading away like a ghost but she still haunts him everyday. The next refrain is the most painful, because the realization that so much of the fault lies with him hurts. "She'll fight for you like hell" cuts deep because he gave up even while fought for both of them. After awhile she gives up and forces herself to move on. The last verse is about the longing to not be alone especially during those family holidays that he used to despise. The final refrain / bridge has the listener realizing this is a cautionary tale, and that there is still a chance to right the ship. Instead of experiencing all of the pain of separation or divorce why not try harder and admit the faults that exist and move on together. I'll be damned if I ever leave |
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