That Could Have Been Me

Todd Rundgren

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[Intro] (2x) [Verse]      I thought I was your super girl      But you had somethin’ else in mind      You promised a place in your world for me      But it’s so cold and undefined      If there’s somethin’ I’ve overlooked      I just don’t know what it could be     I’ve got to finally close the book on us     Not even that you’d do for me [Chorus] But I will swallow my pride (What will be will be) And you’ll roll over at night (Tell me what you see) That empty pillow by your side (That could have been me) That could have been me [Verse]      It’s like you’ll always mean to me      More than I’ll ever mean to you      And when I should’ve broken free      I was willingly your fool      I can see it in your eyes      I should simply walk away      After all I compromised      I know you won’t hear me anyway [Chorus] Oh and I will swallow my pride (What will be will be) And you’ll roll over at night (Tell me what you see) That empty pillow by your side (That could have been me) That could have been me That could have been me Oh and I will swallow my pride (What will be will be) And you’ll roll over at night (Tell me what you see) That empty pillow by your side (That could have been me) That could have been me Oh and I will swallow my pride (What will be will be) And you’ll roll over at night (Tell me what you see) That empty pillow by your side (That could have been me) That could have been me

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Cette chanson parle d'une relation déséquilibrée où l'un des partenaires se rend compte qu'il n'est pas aussi important pour l'autre qu'il le croyait. Elle évoque la déception d'avoir espéré un avenir ensemble, mais de constater que l'autre ne s'est pas engagé de la même manière. L'artiste exprime des sentiments de tristesse et de lâcher-prise, tout en portant un regard amer sur ce qui aurait pu être, symbolisé ici par un oreiller vide à ses côtés. Le morceau reflète des moments de vulnérabilité, où l'on s'interroge sur ce qui aurait pu se passer si les choses avaient été différentes. Il dépeint les complications des relations amoureuses, la lutte entre l'orgueil et le désir d'être aimé, ainsi que l'acceptation des choix faits.