I guess I got what I prayed for
Now you’re in my bed
I guess we look good on paper
Thoughts run through my head
I know you think you got me wrapped around your fingers
And what’s behind those golden eyes?
A life lingers
How ’bout if I look down? (My fault if I lay you down-)
You got it good too often (Was it my fault? If I lay you down, just hop out, bitch)
How ’bout if I looked out? (My fault, if I lay you down, just-)
Started for better (Hop out, if I lay you down, was it my fault, bitch)
I guess I got what I prayed for
Angels over head
And yeah, it’s not what I slaved for
Worked myself to death
I know you think you got me wrapped around your fingers
And what’s behind those golden eyes?
A life lingers
How ’bout if I look down? (My fault if I lay you down-)
You got it good too often (Was it my fault? If I lay you down just hop out, bitch)
How ’bout if I looked out? (My fault, if I lay you down, just-)
Started for better (Hop out, if I lay you down, was it my fault, bitch)
How ’bout if I look down?
You got it good too often
How ’bout if I looked out?
Started for better
I wouldn’t change
Oh, I wouldn’t dare to change
How I feel about
You
How I feel about
You
Unpacking the Emotional Layers of “Buyer’s Remorse”
“Buyer’s Remorse” by Caesar and Daniel delves deep into the complexities of desire, fulfillment, and regret. The song opens with a sense of irony—having achieved what was once longed for, the protagonist feels an unexpected emptiness. Lyrics like “I guess I got what I prayed for, now you’re in my bed” juxtapose the initial thrill of attainment with the nagging realization that reality doesn’t match the fantasy. The repeated questioning—”How ’bout if I look down?” and “Was it my fault?”—reflects a struggle with responsibility and self-doubt, as the narrator wonders if the cost of their pursuit was too high. The song’s refrain, “I wouldn’t change how I feel about you,” adds a bittersweet note, suggesting that even in regret, genuine emotion persists.
Song Credits
- Artist: Caesar, Daniel
- Songwriters: Caesar, Daniel