I Was Gonna Marry You
I Was Gonna Marry You

Tristan Prettyman - I Was Gonna Marry You Lyrics

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I Was Gonna Marry You Music Video

I Was Gonna Marry You Lyrics

I gotta go
Time to spread my wings and fly
Higher than the blue sky
Never did me any good
Waiting around
Only so much that my heart can take
It doesn't matter what you say
Wishing for all we could-have-been

Just so you know just so you know
I never thought you'd let me go
I don't even know the truth
Yeah we were fine, yeah we were fine
Then all at once you changed your mind
And I was gonna marry you

I gotta stay
As far away as I can get
'Cause a part of me hasn't left
If I get too close you're gonna pull me back in to
Thinking everything you said was true
But the ring around my finger proved
That I was your girl
But in the end it wasn't what you wanted

Just so you know just so you know
I never thought you'd let me go
I don't even know the truth
Yeah we were fine, yeah we were fine
Then all at once you changed your mind
And I was gonna marry you
Yeah I was gonna marry you

Take all the words you've spoken
And the promises you've broken
And throw them all into the ocean
Just to let it be
And late at night
When you're lying in your bed alone
Wishing you were still at home
But we both know its too late

Just so you know just so you know
I never thought to let you go
I don't even know the truth
Just so you know just so you know
I never thought you'd let me go
I don't even know the truth
Yeah we were fine, yeah we were fine
Then all at once you changed your mind
And I was gonna marry you
I was gonna marry you

Writer(s): DAVID HODGES
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Tristan Prettyman to write 'I Was Gonna Marry You'?

    The song 'I Was Gonna Marry You' was inspired by Tristan Prettyman's real-life breakup with Jason Mraz. The couple had been engaged, but the relationship ended before they could marry. This personal experience fueled the emotions and lyrics of the song, reflecting her feelings of shock and betrayal.

  2. When was 'I Was Gonna Marry You' released?

    The song 'I Was Gonna Marry You' was part of Tristan Prettyman's album 'Cedar + Gold,' which was released in 2012. The music video for this particular track was released in October 2012.

  3. What are some key themes in the lyrics of 'I Was Gonna Marry You'?

    'I Was Gonna Marry You' touches on themes such as betrayal, heartbreak, and disillusionment. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss and confusion over a changed relationship that was once headed towards marriage. It also reflects on the process of letting go and moving forward from a broken engagement.

  4. How did critics respond to 'I Was Gonna Marry You'?

    Critics generally responded positively to 'I Was Gonna Marry You.' They praised it for its emotional depth and relatability, noting how Prettyman's honest vocal delivery effectively conveyed the pain of a broken engagement. The song is often highlighted as a standout track on the 'Cedar + Gold' album.

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