Said no

Should’ve Said No

(Rewritten from the cheater’s perspective – the regret of the one who didn’t say no)

It’s strange to think the life we used to have

The late nights, the promises, the plans we made

Yesterday he looked at me and walked away

Even now, just seeing his eyes feels like a blade

I swore that I’d take it all back if I could

Told him I was sorry, that it didn’t mean a thing

But the damage is done, the trust is gone for good

And I’m left here drowning in the mess I made

I should’ve said no, I should’ve gone home

I should’ve thought twice before I let it all go

I should’ve known that word ‘bout what I did with him

Would get back to you, and tear us apart

I should’ve said no, I should’ve walked out that door

Instead of chasing something that left me wanting more

God, I wish I’d listened when my conscience screamed

Now you’re gone, and I’m the one who killed the dream

You were everything, steady like the rain in June

I was the fool who traded gold for something cheap and new

One weak moment, one stupid night under the moon

And now your silence cuts deeper than any truth

You gave me chances, more than I deserved

You said you loved me even when it hurt to stay

But I see it now, the way your heart got burned

I turned our forever into yesterday

I should’ve said no, I should’ve gone home

I should’ve thought twice before I let it all go

I should’ve known that word ‘bout what I did with him

Would get back to you, and tear us apart

I should’ve said no, I should’ve walked out that door

Instead of chasing something that left me wanting more

God, I wish I’d listened when my conscience screamed

Now you’re gone, and I’m the one who killed the dream

Was it worth it? Was he worth this?

No, no, no, no

I’m begging on my knees, but you don’t need this

You deserve better than a liar like me

I hate who I became when I threw it all away

Every “I love you” feels hollow today

Yeah, I should’ve said no (I should’ve said no)

I should’ve gone home (should’ve gone home)

I let one bad choice turn our heaven into hell

Now I’m paying forever for a night I can’t undo

I should’ve said no… to him

I should’ve said no… to losing you