What I Meant To Say – English Lyrics

• By: Daughtry

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Daughtry's 'What I Meant To Say' and explore the nuances of expressing true feelings versus what's said. This song offers a lesson in honest communication and self-assertion, wrapped in a powerful rock sound that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to say what they truly mean.

[English]

I woke up today

Sinkin' like the stones that you have thrown

Wounded by the same old shots you take

It's easier to kick me when I'm low

And I just thought that you should know

That I've been holding on while you've been letting go

Well, it's not too late to say it right this time

'Cause I know I said I'm sorry but that's not what I meant to say

...

I'm strong enough to say

That I don't wanna take the high road now

This is so typical of you to walk away

When your perfect little world is burning down

And I just thought that you should know

That I've been holding on while you've been letting go

Can I be so bold?

'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old

Well, it's not too late to say it right this time

'Cause I know I said I'm sorry but that's not what I meant to say

...

What I really meant to say

With every little breath I take

I'm not the only one who makes mistakes

Just think of all the ones you've made

And I just thought that you should know

That I've been holding on while you've been letting go

Can I be so bold?

'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old

Well, it's not too late to say it right this time

'Cause I know I said I'm sorry but that's not what I meant to say

Not what I meant to say

Can I be so bold?

'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old

Well, it's not too late to say it right this time

'Cause I know I said I'm sorry but that's not what I meant to say

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
woke /woʊk/ A2	verb - past tense of wake; to stop sleeping
sinkin /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to descend below the surface or to a lower level
wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ B1	adjective - injured physically or emotionally
holding /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/ A2	verb - to grasp or maintain a grip on something
letting /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to allow something to happen
typical /ˈtɪpɪkəl/ B1	adjective - showing the usual characteristics of a particular type
bold /boʊld/ B1	adjective - showing a willingness to take risks
sucking /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to draw in or absorb something
getting /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to obtain or receive something
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for a long time
breath /brɛθ/ A1	noun - air taken into or expelled from the lungs
mistakes /mɪsˈteɪks/ A2	noun - an incorrect action or decision
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics
burning /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/ A2	verb - to be on fire or set on fire
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea