Should’ve Known Better
Should’ve Known Better

Carly Pearce - Should’ve Known Better Lyrics

Picture a heart stitched together with threads of love and trust, only to be torn apart by betrayal and false dreams. Carly Pearce's heartfelt ballad dives deep into the sorrowful realization that not every love story ends with a fairytale. Witnessing her… Read more

Feb 5, 2021
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Should’ve Known Better Lyrics

I am my mother's daughter
I watched her with my father
I saw it all, the good and bad
Should've known better than that

You found me at the right time
I loved you from that first night
Bet everything on what we had
Should've known better than that

I gave you my heart, you let it go to waste
You made me do the leaving and you made me take the blame
Does it make you feel good to make me feel bad
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better
Than to break what you couldn't fix
Boy, what a shame, what you're gonna miss
Why'd you go and do what you can't take back
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better than that

You sold me on the fantasy
Damn it, it all felt real to me
Thought you were the man in the photograph
Should've known better than that
Oh, I should've known better than that

I gave you my heart, you let it go to waste
You made me do the leaving and you made me take the blame
Does it make you feel good to make me feel bad
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better
Than to break what you couldn't fix
Boy, what a shame, what you're gonna miss
Why'd you go and do what you can't take back
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better than that

Still some nights I'm crying on the floor
But I'm not sleeping in the bed you made no more

I gave you my heart, you let it go to waste
You made me do the leaving and you made me take the blame
Does it make you feel good to make me feel bad
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better
Than to break what you couldn't fix
Boy, what a shame, what you're gonna miss
Why'd you go and do what you can't take back
Yeah, you should've known better, should've known better than that
Oh, should've known better than that

Writer(s): Carly Pearce, Emily Shackelton, Jordan Reynolds
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Should’ve Known Better?

Picture a heart stitched together with threads of love and trust, only to be torn apart by betrayal and false dreams. Carly Pearce's heartfelt ballad dives deep into the sorrowful realization that not every love story ends with a fairytale. Witnessing her parent's complex relationship, she thought she knew better, yet fell into a deceptive romance herself. The poignant lyrics reveal her anguish and frustration as she navigates the painful aftermath of a love that was merely an illusion. With raw emotion, Carly proclaims empowerment from heartbreak, vowing not to dwell in the ruins of a love that never truly was. #HeartbreakAnthem #Empowerment

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'Should’ve Known Better'?

    'Should’ve Known Better' was written by Carly Pearce, Emily Shackelton, and Jordan Reynolds.

  2. When did Carly Pearce file for divorce from Michael Ray?

    Carly Pearce filed for divorce from fellow country star Michael Ray in June 2020, just eight months after their wedding.

  3. What personal setbacks does the song 'Should’ve Known Better' address?

    'Should’ve Known Better' addresses two major personal setbacks in Carly Pearce's life: the death of her mentor and producer, busbee, and her divorce from Michael Ray.

  4. How does Carly Pearce describe the process of writing 'Should’ve Known Better'?

    Carly Pearce describes writing 'Should’ve Known Better' as a way to grapple with her breakup and find accountability. She aimed to show both sides of the relationship’s issues without assigning too much blame to herself or her ex-husband.

  5. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Should’ve Known Better'?

    'Should’ve Known Better' explores themes of self-reflection, accountability, heartbreak, and realization. The lyrics depict Carly Pearce's journey through understanding what went wrong in her marriage and recognizing signs she overlooked.

  6. Is baring her soul in music a new approach for Carly Pearce?

    No, baring her soul isn't new for Carly Pearce. She has previously done so in songs like 'Every Little Thing,' which is about a past heartbreak, and 'I Hope You're Happy Now,' where she confesses breaking someone else's heart.

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