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You Could Be Happy
Snow Patrol
You could be happy and I won't know
But you weren't happy the day I watched you go
And all the things that I wished I had not said
Are played on lips 'till it's madness in my head
Is it too late to remind you how we were
But not our last days of silence, screaming, blur
Most of what I remember makes me sure
I should have stopped you from walking out the door
You could be happy, I hope you are
You made me happier than I'd been by far
Somehow everything I own smells of you
And for the tiniest moment it's all not true
Do the things that you always wanted to
Without me there to hold you back, don't think, just do
More than anything I want to see you go
Take a glorious bite out of the whole world
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About this Song
You Could Be Happy by Snow Patrol is an introspective and heartfelt song that delves into the themes of regret, loss, and hope for another's happiness. The song reflects on a past relationship and the lingering feelings of guilt and sadness from the perspective of someone who wishes their former partner happiness, even if it's without them. Key themes include yearning for forgiveness, the passage of time, and the bittersweet acceptance of moving on. A poignant moment in the song is where the singer acknowledges they were not the right person for their partner and hopes that they find joy and contentment elsewhere.
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