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White Flag Lyrics
by Dido
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White Flag Lyrics
I know you think that I shouldn't still love you,
I'll tell you that.
But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it
where's the sense in that?
I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were
Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
I know I left too much mess and
destruction to come back again
And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of "it's over"
then I'm sure that that makes sense
Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
And when we meet
I'm sure we will
All that was then
Will be there still
I'll let it pass
And hold my tongue
And you will think
That I've moved on....
Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
Well I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
Meaning of White Flag
“White Flag” is a poignant exploration of enduring love despite acknowledging past mistakes and the potential for further heartbreak. Dido’s message centers on a fierce, unwavering devotion, refusing to succumb to defeat or admit surrender. Despite recognizing the “mess” and “destruction” she caused in the relationship, she declares a steadfast refusal to raise a “white flag,” symbolizing resistance against letting go. The repetition emphasizes her determination to hold onto this love, even if it’s painful and complicated. She anticipates a future reunion, clinging to the hope that things will remain as they were, and calmly accepts the possibility of appearing to have moved on – a carefully constructed facade masking an enduring heart. Ultimately, it's about a passionate commitment to stay afloat, regardless of the storm.
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