would've been you

The song 'would've been you' by sombr is a poignant reflection on regret, lost opportunities, and the hope that someone special could have been the catalyst for change. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and the belief that the person addressed in the song had the power to save or change the narrator. This person is seen as a beacon of hope, someone who could have made a significant difference in the narrator's life. The repetition of 'It would've been you' emphasizes the importance of this individual and the weight of their potential impact.

The song also touches on themes of forgiveness and self-sacrifice. The narrator mentions 'Everything I haven't apologized for' and speaks of killing a part of themselves to maintain the relationship. This suggests a complex emotional history and a struggle to balance personal identity with the desire to keep someone close. The line 'You can save someone who can't be saved' indicates a realization that, despite the belief in the other person's power to save, there are limits to what can be achieved when someone is not ready or willing to be saved.

Overall, 'would've been you' is a haunting ballad of what might have been. It's a song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt that a specific person had the power to alter their path, but for various reasons, that potential was never realized. The artist, sombr, delivers these emotions with a sense of raw honesty that allows listeners to connect with the vulnerability and introspection present in the lyrics.