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Fingers Crossed Lyrics

by Lauren Spencer-Smith

Lyricist: Lauren Spencer-Smith

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Fingers Crossed lyrics - Lauren Spencer-Smith

Fingers Crossed Lyrics

[Verse 1] Introduced me to your family Watched my favorite shows on your TV Made me breakfast in the mornin' When you got home from work [Verse 2] Makin' plans to travel 'round the world Said we'd always put each other first Old love songs we used to play to Funny, now I hate you [Chorus] Now, I Remember when you'd call me late at night I gave you my hours and advice just tryna fix you And all your daddy issues But now, I don't even miss you anymore So, I I want all the tears back that I cried All the hours spent givin' advice on how to write your songs All you did was prove me wrong When you said you loved me Well, you must've had your fingers crossed [Verse 3] Shoulda paid attention to my friends Tellin' me how bad it's gonna end Always givin' their opinions Now I wish I would have listened [Pre-Chorus] I could say I'm sorry, but I'm not You don't deserve the one thing that you lost [Chorus] Now, I Remember when you'd call me late at night And I gave you my hours and advice just tryna fix you And all your daddy issues But now, I don't even miss you anymore So, I I want all the tears back that I cried All the hours spent givin' advice on how to write your songs All you did was prove me wrong When you said you loved me Well, you must've had your fingers crossed [Post-Chorus] (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Your fingers crossed (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Your fingers crossed (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Oh, when you said you loved me Well, you must've had your fingers crossed [Outro] Oh, I I want all the tears back that I cried All the hours spent giving advice on how to write your songs All you did was prove me wrong Wish you said you loved me When you didn't have your fingers crossed

Fingers Crossed - English Translation

[Verso 1] Me presentaste a tu familia Vi mis programas favoritos en tu televisor Me preparaste el desayuno por la mañana Cuando llegabas del trabajo [Verso 2] Haciendo planes para viajar por todo el mundo Dijiste que siempre nos pondríamos el uno al otro primero Viejas canciones de amor que solíamos tocar Qué gracioso, ahora te odio [Estribillo] Ahora, yo Recuerdo cuando me llamabas tarde en la noche Te di mis horas y consejos solo intentando arreglarte Y todos tus problemas con tu papá Pero ahora, ya ni siquiera te extraño Así que, yo Quiero todas las lágrimas que lloré de vuelta Todas las horas pasadas dando consejos sobre cómo escribir tus canciones Lo único que hiciste fue probarme que estaba equivocada Cuando dijiste que me amabas Bueno, debiste haber tenido los dedos cruzados [Verso 3] Debí haber prestado atención a mis amigos Que me decían lo mal que iba a terminar Siempre dando sus opiniones Ahora desearía haber escuchado [Pre-Estribillo] Podría decir que lo siento, pero no es así No mereces la única cosa que perdiste [Estribillo] Ahora, yo Recuerdo cuando me llamabas tarde en la noche Y te di mis horas y consejos solo intentando arreglarte Y todos tus problemas con tu papá Pero ahora, ya ni siquiera te extraño Así que, yo Quiero todas las lágrimas que lloré de vuelta Todas las horas pasadas dando consejos sobre cómo escribir tus canciones Lo único que hiciste fue probarme que estaba equivocada Cuando dijiste que me amabas Bueno, debiste haber tenido los dedos cruzados [Post-Estribillo] (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Tus dedos cruzados (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Tus dedos cruzados (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Oh, cuando dijiste que me amabas Bueno, debiste haber tenido los dedos cruzados [Outro] Oh, yo Quiero todas las lágrimas que lloré de vuelta Todas las horas pasadas dando consejos sobre cómo escribir tus canciones Lo único que hiciste fue probarme que estaba equivocada Desearía que hubieras dicho que me amabas Cuando no tenías los dedos cruzados

Meaning of Fingers Crossed

Fingers Crossed is a powerful heartbreak anthem about realizing that a past relationship was built on lies and empty promises. Lauren Spencer-Smith reflects on all the love, time, and emotional energy she poured into someone who never truly loved her back. The phrase 'fingers crossed' symbolizes a promise made insincerely — like a child crossing their fingers behind their back while making a promise they don't intend to keep. In the song, she accuses her ex of saying 'I love you' while secretly not meaning it. The verses walk through bittersweet memories — meeting the family, watching shows together, making breakfast, dreaming of traveling the world — which now feel hollow and painful. The chorus is the emotional core: she wants her tears, her hours, and her advice back because they were wasted on someone who only proved her wrong. Verse 3 shows regret for not listening to friends who warned her. The pre-chorus is a moment of empowerment — she refuses to apologize because he doesn't deserve the love he lost. The outro adds a final, heartbreaking twist: she wishes he had said 'I love you' when he wasn't crossing his fingers — meaning she wishes even a single moment of his love had been real. Overall, the song is about betrayal, self-worth, healing, and finally letting go of someone who never deserved you.

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heartbreakbetrayalpopsadbreakuphealingmoving onempowermenttoxic relationship

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