VERSE 1
A F#m
I was young but I wasn't naive
D
I watched helpless
E
As you turned around to leave
A F#m
And still I have the pain I have to carry
D
A past so deep
E D
That even you could not bury if you tried
CHORUS
A E
After all this time
D
never thought we'd be here
E
never thought we'd be here
A E
when my love for you was blind
D
But I couldn't make you see it
E
Couldn't make you see it
F#m D
That I loved you more
A E
Than you'll ever know
F#m D
And part of me died
A E
When I let you go
(AFTER THIS YOU REPEAT THE SAME PATRON)
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
matt Average |
#1 by matt spolsky at Sep 27, 2007 at 4:30 AM EST |
| Yeah, it makes a lot more sense to me if it's the dad. There aren't as many unanswered questions that way.... | |
Sam Wanna Be |
#2 by Sam Payne at Sep 29, 2007 at 5:24 AM EST |
| today i saw them live and he said it was about a relationship he faught for all his youth... um that doesnt sound like a girlfriend to me... the way he put it it sounded like his mother or father, i didnt know what song they were aobut to play when he was talking, but then they played this and it is most definitely about his father... sorry guys - it seems to be straight from the horses mouth... | |
Kyle Average |
#3 by Kyle Bish at Sep 29, 2007 at 1:55 PM EST |
| Great song of Lifehouse. Maybe my favorite. I feel so connect to that song | |
Justin - MrBlit Rhythm Player |
#4 by Justin - MrBlitz - Maletta at Sep 30, 2007 at 8:26 PM EST |
| I guess this song could be about his father, however, for me, this song has a totally different meaning. I think the first stanza's about his past, when he was younger, and had found the love of his life. Then she leaves him, and, feeling helpless, he simply stands back and lets her go. It's been a while since then, but he still carries the pain of his past with him. Second Stanza-I'm not quite sure...but I think he and the girl are talking about it all. He's amazed that they're talking about it after all the time that's passed since then. I think the second stanza reveals to us the reason why she left him-because she felt that he didn't love her (Never thought we'd be here when my love for you was blind). But he's telling her, no, it wasn't blind, that he had in fact loved her very much, more than she'll ever know, and that when she left, a part of him died too. He continues, in the third stanza, by saying that he'd fall asleep, hoping to dream of her. I don't really get the rest of the third stanza... After all this, why, would you ever wanna leave it? Maybe you could not believe it that my love for you was blind But I couldn't make you see it, couldn't make you see it That I loved you more than you'll ever know And part of me died when I let you go I think he's asking, after having said all this, would she still want to leave him? I think he's also kind of asking why, if she wanted to, would she want to. Then he's once again talking about the past, saying maybe she couldn't believe, then, that he loved her, and thought that his love was...well, blind. He tried to make her see that he loved her, that he loved her more than anything, but she never would accept it, and that when she left him, a part of him died. But yea...that's just what I think it means. I guess I tired as best as I could to explain it but yea... | |
Toby Musical Thunder |
#5 by Toby at Oct 2, 2007 at 10:10 AM EST |
| yeah i dont really think its about his father . . . heres my break down of the song... "I was young, but I wasn't naive I watched helpless as you turned around to leave And still I have the pain I have to carry A past so deep that even you could not bury if you tried" even tho he was young he wasnt stupid, he was going thru some heavy stuff and he didnt want his gf to go thru it so when she left, he didnt stop her, but he still loves her "After all this time, I never thought we'd be here Never thought we'd be here when my love for you was blind But I couldn't make you see it, couldn't make you see it That I loved you more than you'll ever know And part of me died when I let you go" its been a while and he didnt think that he would still love her, he really did love her back then but he couldnt make her see it, and when he let her go he lost a part of his heart "I would fall asleep only in hopes of dreaming That everything would be like it was before But nights like this, it seems, are slowly fleeting They disappear as reality is crashing to the floor" plain and simple . . . he regrets it, he wants things to go back to the way they were but he knows that its not gonna happen, he lost his chance and reality for him is finally checking in | |
Chris Wanna Be |
#6 by Chris H at Oct 3, 2007 at 1:02 AM EST |
| Yea I agree how it's probably about his father. He has spoken about his father more or less walked out on him. "Only One" from the first album was also written about his father. (Wade's interpretations of the songs from the 1st album) http://www.lifehousefans.com/lyrics/interpretations.html | |
Lead Player |
#7 by Michael Leathers at Oct 4, 2007 at 3:06 AM EST |
| This is my favorite song off the new CD...it's just amazing. I would assume this is going to be the second single. As for it's meaning... The first verse really sounds like he's talking about his father walking out on him early in his life. Now (many years later) he's in a relationship with a woman, but can't get close with her. He's reminded of the past when his father walked out on him and fears this girl will walk out on him just like his father. All this fear he has puts a strain on the relationship until they eventually break up. ...Or, it's just all about his father (which is the more likely scenario...but the last line in the chorus kind of makes me think this song is partly about a woman.) Then again, I've never been all that good at deciphering meanings...so I could be waay off. Either way, it's an amazing song. | |
Squats Average |
#8 by Squats at Oct 4, 2007 at 2:06 PM EST |
| stevenr21: [i only just saw that you posted this here] Thank you SO much, seriously! | |
Gabba Gabba Hey Average |
#9 by Gabba Gabba Hey at Oct 4, 2007 at 10:39 PM EST |
| whoa...definitely my favorite songs on the album. | |
Travis Wanna Be |
#10 by Travis Alford at Oct 5, 2007 at 8:05 AM EST |
| i love this song.. its a great song. i see it in a relationship with his father.. he is saying he was young.. but he knew what was going on.. he is telling him he loved him.. and wishes that had he showed him more.. he would have stayed.. he never wanted him to leave | |
brad Rhythm Player |
#11 by brad music at Oct 6, 2007 at 1:22 AM EST |
| I think that this song is about Jason's father. Part of it seems to be that he blames himself for his father leaving; for example, when he say "but I couldn't make you see it" - he seems to think that his father left because he didn't show enough love towards him. As for a general interpretation, this is how you might feel if someone you cared about deeply left you. | |
dylan Average |
#12 by dylan markus at Oct 8, 2007 at 1:13 PM EST |
| "I loved you more...then you'll ever know" that line gives me chills, just like, literally. wow. i love jason wade. i get to go see him in concert tomorrow, i CAN'T WAIT!!!! so excited. i really like this song. one of my favorites so far... | |
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Ahhma Average |
#13 by Ahhma Yomamma at Oct 9, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST |
| First of all, it could be about his dad, but I REALLY DON'T THINK SO..................Ok, what I think it means is this: When he says he was young but not naive, it just means that he was YOUNG in his day. He did not have a good grasp on relationships YET. He was helpless as 'she' turned to leave. NOW, he regrets that he let her go for the insecurities or personal problems that he had. Problems that were probably caused from something early in his life. He let her go but his LOVE FOR HER never died. Instead a part of him died when he let her go. He still loves her, but he feels that he had to let her go rather than HER go through his personal issues. He wishes things were like they were before, but HE realizes that THIS is the way it has to be, EVEN though it's as hard as anything he's had to go through. HE truly loves her with all his heart and he's gonna miss and cherish all the memories he shared with her. He may have not felt like he deserved her love. He may have had it BEAT into him all his life that he will never amount up to anything, NOW he can never think anyways, THAT could be why he let her go. BUT, he still loves her, he just may think she deserves someone more stable. MAYBE...................... | |
Grunge Hamster Lead Player |
#14 by Grunge Hamster at Oct 9, 2007 at 5:12 PM EST |
| i love this song. | |
†§ean† Average |
#15 by †§ean† at Oct 11, 2007 at 12:39 AM EST |
| plasticflowers: Check your email in a little while. | |
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Ben Rhythm Player |
#16 by Ben Jammin at Oct 11, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST |
| about gay ppls thats wat i think this song is about.... | |
KELSO Wanna Be |
#17 by KELSO Is a COOL kid at Oct 12, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST |
| girl for sure. | |
Niks Average |
#18 by Niks at Oct 14, 2007 at 1:00 AM EST |
| one of* | |
Anthony Wanna Be |
#19 by Anthony Amell at Oct 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM EST |
| Love this song..one of my fav from them..awesome song.. | |
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Mauricio Wanna Be |
#20 by Mauricio Tonon at Oct 15, 2007 at 1:12 AM EST |
| judaskissidismiss: Have you got the whole CD? Where'd you get it from? I've only got hold of Blind, All in All, Come Back Down & You And Me so far.. care to share? :) | |
floyd Lead Player |
#21 by floyd lloyd at Oct 15, 2007 at 2:57 AM EST |
| You know what I think? You're gay. Anyways, I made my girlfriend listen to this song after she left me. (complicated story) Now I'm in the process of getting her back. | |
Ultra Violet Average |
#22 by Ultra Violet at Oct 15, 2007 at 9:48 PM EST |
| not.."I watched helpless as you turned around to leave" it's.."I watched helpless as he turned around to leave" lol | |
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Dan Average |
#23 by Dan Christopher at Oct 15, 2007 at 11:13 PM EST |
| This song is by far the greatest song of all. The lyrics are indeed about Jason's father (majourly hinted by the video clip that goes with it). From what it looks like, his father was bringing home a new woman every day, or cheating on Jason's mum (pending on whether they were still married). Regardless, it looks like either Jason left, or was kicked out. | |
Anthony Average |
#24 by Anthony Pardee at Oct 16, 2007 at 10:28 PM EST |
| it's a beautiful song... i love it... | |
Marks Average |
#25 by Marks at Oct 17, 2007 at 9:08 PM EST |
| this song isn't about his father, nor is it about a girl. it's so gay. lol but jason is way too hot to be gay :(. such a shame, lol | |
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