I think the meaning is pretty clear. This person got really burned in a previous relationship, and because of this is unable to love and show care in his present one, even though he so badly wants to. It's lovely song, and very sad. You can really feel how defeated and frustrated he is with himself.
Baby, don't cry
Open your eyes
Here in the dead of the night
Lying here with you by my side
Don't know if this is wrong or it's right
Wishing this was just another day
Baby, I can feel it's too late
Just another cruel twist of fate
Looking back through the years
Time has dried all our tears
But all good things must end, oh, just listen
Baby, don't cry, I can see we've lost the feeling
Won't you open your eyes and try to find your smile
We've known each other too long to let it all slip away
But when all's said and done, we've said our last goodbye
Baby, don't cry
Baby, we've been living a lie
And even though it hurts deep inside
I know there can be no, no, no compromise
'Cause too many chances have passed
And if you want a love that can last
Never try to push things too fast
And even though I've no regrets
I still recall the night we met
We said we'd never end, so, baby, listen
Baby, don't cry, I can see we've lost the feeling
Won't you open your eyes and try to find your smile
We've known each other too long to let it all slip away
But when all's said and done, we've said our last goodbye
Baby, don't cry
All the memories we had, I wouldn't change a thing
And with the lights down low, I'm dreaming of what could have been
Even though we've tried so many times before
I'll take one look around before I close the door
With this one last kiss, I know deep down inside
The beginning of the end, the ending of our time
Maybe we could try, but, no, it's just too late
Just another cruel twist of fate
Looking back through the years, time has dried all our tears
But all good things must end, oh, just listen
Open your eyes
Here in the dead of the night
Lying here with you by my side
Don't know if this is wrong or it's right
Wishing this was just another day
Baby, I can feel it's too late
Just another cruel twist of fate
Looking back through the years
Time has dried all our tears
But all good things must end, oh, just listen
Baby, don't cry, I can see we've lost the feeling
Won't you open your eyes and try to find your smile
We've known each other too long to let it all slip away
But when all's said and done, we've said our last goodbye
Baby, don't cry
Baby, we've been living a lie
And even though it hurts deep inside
I know there can be no, no, no compromise
'Cause too many chances have passed
And if you want a love that can last
Never try to push things too fast
And even though I've no regrets
I still recall the night we met
We said we'd never end, so, baby, listen
Baby, don't cry, I can see we've lost the feeling
Won't you open your eyes and try to find your smile
We've known each other too long to let it all slip away
But when all's said and done, we've said our last goodbye
Baby, don't cry
All the memories we had, I wouldn't change a thing
And with the lights down low, I'm dreaming of what could have been
Even though we've tried so many times before
I'll take one look around before I close the door
With this one last kiss, I know deep down inside
The beginning of the end, the ending of our time
Maybe we could try, but, no, it's just too late
Just another cruel twist of fate
Looking back through the years, time has dried all our tears
But all good things must end, oh, just listen
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings

Another Love
Tom Odell
Tom Odell

Blank Space
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
This song is Swift's response to the negative reputation the media has given her.
"I can make the bad guys good for a weekend" - the bad guys are the paparazzi to Swift, but are good to the "player" since association with Swift immediately gives publicity. Any publicity is good publicity and Swift knows this.
"You can tell me when it's over" - the tabloids rumor relationships are over before the couple announces it officially.
With this song Swift is portraying the way she is portrayed by the media.
It is a sarcastic jab at how she views herself and how her "ex-lovers" only wanted to be with her to increase their fame.
I applaud the brilliance in writing about how you always write about relationships.
It is expected so Swift is giving the media what they want and profiting off the attention.

Muffin
KIITA
KIITA
This standout track comes off the artist's latest studio album titled "empathetic". The track was produced by Danny Score and released via notable digital streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify on January 1, 2021.

Hypnotized
River Tiber
River Tiber
This standout psychedelic track was produced in its entirety by River Tiber, being released to all major digital streaming platforms on December 29, 2020.

I don't want another sorry
Dax & Trippie Redd
Dax & Trippie Redd
This standalone single marks the first official collaboration between the two rappers. The track was produced by SephGotTheWaves, Stillsanexile & Trademark. It was released on December 29, 2020.