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You Should've Loved Me Better

by Joey Hines

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Just the thought of you makes me so sad
Bringing back the happy times we had
Knew you in the twilight of our youth
Got close to you, ain't that the truth

Your voice was breaking when you said you were leaving
It's a moment I cannot forget
I put on a mask that was distant and mean
I didn't foresee the lifelong regret
Daydreaming about you picturing us together
Though our separation is nothing new
You should've loved me better
And I should've loved you better too

We were on a helicopter ride
I was freaking the fuck out, I was Jell-O inside
It was the first time you really held me tight
I could've fallen and died happy that night

If you wanted me you should've fought for me
You should've had the strength of character
To stand up to your parents when they told me
You're not well born enough to marry her
But I could've spoken my desires gently
I could've been more patient with you
You should've loved me better
And I should've loved you better too

I never meant to let myself get so desperate
I went looking for your face on the internet
Found your old diary, I couldn't help but read
I imagined the words you wrote were about me

I see you've got a husband, hey that's good for you
Well I hope he leaves you satisfied
But if he ever doesn't, baby give me a call
Wouldn't it be cathartic to put the past aside
I'll be in this corner of town forever
You know where to find me and you know it's true
You should've loved me better
And I should've loved you better too

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released August 18, 2021
Written by Joey Hines.

Chris Dunn - keyboard
Manda Lyn - vocals
Joey Hines - drum programming, bass, guitar, vocals

Recorded at Blue Lily Studio.
Produced by Nico Rivers at Gypsy Bones Studio.
Cover photo by Carl Terreros.

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Joey Hines Las Vegas, Nevada

Joey Hines is a Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter. Inspired by classic alternative & indie artists, as well as the unconventional perspectives of outsider musicians, Hines blends a knack for memorable melodies with an imaginative & heartfelt lyrical style. Listeners might be reminded of the unfiltered emotion of Daniel Johnston & the eloquent rhymes of The Magnetic Fields. ... more

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