Impossible
Anthony Gargiula Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴You’re getting drunk
You never used to
And it’s been a month
Since I had to choose toWalk out and leave you with all your new friends
Why’s it so hard now to wish you the best?
I know
That it’s for the betterTrying to change you was useless
You made a million excuses For the stone cold lies and the slamming doors
Feeling like I don’t know you anymore
Was it easy?
You didn’t try too hard to keep me
It’s a losing game
Out of my control
Wish I could’ve stayed
But you made
Saving this impossibleI wrote you love songs
That no one will hear
‘Cause all of the parts that I loved,
Oh, they disappeared
and now it’s so clearThat trying to help you became a lost cause
Blame everyone but yourself for your flaws
I knowTrying to change you was useless
You made a million excuses
For the stone cold lies and the slamming doors
Feeling like I don’t know you anymore
Was it easy?
You didn’t try too hard to keep me
It’s a losing game
Out of my control
Wish I could’ve stayed
But you made
Saving this impossibleOoohh, You made saving this impossibleTrying to love you is just a lost cause
Blame everyone but yourself for your flawsTrying to change you was useless
You made a million excuses
For the stone cold lies and the slamming doors
Feeling like I don’t know you anymore
Was it easy?
You didn’t try too hard to keep me
It’s a losing game
Out of my control
Wish I could’ve stayed
But you made
Saving this impossibleSaving this impossibleBut you made
Saving this impossible
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Anthony Gargiula’s “Impossible” describe a toxic relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer reflects on how their partner has changed, becoming someone who drinks and hangs out with new friends, unaware or uninterested in the damage being caused to their relationship. Despite the singer’s attempts to change their partner, they are met with resistance and excuses, leaving them feeling hopeless and powerless. The chorus emphasizes the futility of trying to save the relationship, as it has become impossible due to their partner's unwillingness to change and take responsibility for their actions.
The use of imagery in the lyrics conveys the emotional weight of the situation. The reference to the “stone cold lies and slamming doors” illustrates the impact of the partner’s behaviour and how it has hurt the singer. The line “Trying to love you is just a lost cause” highlights the despair and resignation felt by the singer; they have given up on the relationship and finally realised that they can’t help their partner if they are unwilling themselves.
The song's meaning is relatable to anyone who has experienced the breakdown of a relationship due to a partner’s refusal to change their harmful behaviour. It is a poignant reflection on the painful process of letting go and coming to terms with the fact that some things are impossible to save.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re getting drunk
I noticed that you started drinking more recently
You never used to
Drinking was not a usual behavior for you before
And it’s been a month
It has been a month since a significant event occurred
Since I had to choose to
Since I had to make a difficult decision
Walk out and leave you with all your new friends
I had to leave you with your new group of friends
Why’s it so hard now to wish you the best?
It is tough for me now to hope for your best interest
I know
I am aware of the following facts:
That it’s for the better
Leaving you was the best decision
Trying to change you was useless
My attempts to modify your behavior were ineffective
You made a million excuses
You always had a lot of reasons for your actions
For the stone cold lies and the slamming doors
You were dishonest and angry
Feeling like I don’t know you anymore
It seems like you have changed a lot
Was it easy?
Did you find it effortless?
You didn’t try too hard to keep me
You did not put in a lot of effort to maintain our relationship
It’s a losing game
This relationship is not worth playing anymore
Out of my control
I was no longer able to make significant decisions about us
Wish I could’ve stayed
I wish I could have continued our relationship
But you made
Unfortunately, you caused
Saving this impossible
Our relationship was beyond repair
I wrote you love songs
I composed music about our love
That no one will hear
No one else will have the opportunity to listen to my feelings
‘Cause all of the parts that I loved, Oh, they disappeared
All the things I admired about you are gone from my life
and now it’s so clear
It is now evident to me the relationship was not healthy
Trying to help you became a lost cause
My efforts to assist you became a futile effort
But you made
Unfortunately, you caused
Ooohh, You made saving this impossible
Our relationship was beyond repair due to your actions
Trying to love you is just a lost cause
Attempting to adore you is pointless
Saving this impossible
Our relationship was beyond repair
Saving this impossible
Our relationship was beyond repair
But you made
Unfortunately, you caused
Saving this impossible
Our relationship was beyond repair
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Yarron, Anthony Gargiula
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