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You Were Meant for Me Lyrics

by Jewel

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You Were Meant for Me Lyrics

I hear the clock, it's 6am I feel so far away from where I've been Got my eggs, and my pancakes too Got my maple syrup, everything but you I break the yolks and make a smiley face I kinda like it in my brand new place I wipe the spots off of the mirror Don't leave the keys in the door Never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause CHROUS: Dreams last so long Even after you're gone I know, that you love me And soon you will see You were meant for me And I was meant for you Called my momma, she was out for a walk Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk Picked up a paper, it was more bad news More hearts being broken or people being used Put on my coat in the pouring rain Saw a movie it just wasn't the same 'Cause it was happy and I was sad It made me miss you oh so bad CHROUS: Dreams last so long Even after you're gone I know, that you love me And soon you will see You were meant for me And I was meant for you BRIDGE: Go about my business, I'm doing fine Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line Same old story, not much to say Hearts are broken every day Brush my teeth and put the cap back on I know you hate it when I leave the light on I pick up a book, Turn the sheets down Take a deep breath and a good look around Put on my pj's and hop into bed I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead I try and tell myself it'll be all right I just shouldn't think anymore tonight CHROUS: Dreams last so long Even after you're gone I know, that you love me And soon you will see You were meant for me And I was meant for you

Meaning of You Were Meant for Me

The song “You Were Meant for Me” captures a profound sense of loss and lingering love following a painful breakup. Jewel portrays the raw, disjointed reality of moving on after a deep connection, detailing small, everyday routines – making breakfast, wiping mirrors – that are now imbued with sorrow because they lack the presence of her beloved. The lyrics reveal a cycle of sadness and futile attempts to distract herself from the ache; she seeks comfort in familiar gestures yet finds only emptiness. The repeated chorus, “Dreams last so long, even after you’re gone,” underscores the enduring power of memories and the persistent belief that their love was meant to be. Despite trying to appear strong – "Go about my business, I'm doing fine" – she ultimately feels “half alive but mostly dead,” highlighting the devastating impact of heartbreak and a yearning for reunion.

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