said so

Alexander Stewart's song "said so" delves into the raw emotions of heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that ended abruptly and without proper closure. The protagonist reminisces about the times they used to take the midnight train to meet their partner, only to now find themselves as an unread text and a forgotten memory. The pain isn't just from the physical separation but from the emotional abandonment and the way their partner moved on without a word.

The song captures the essence of feeling foolish and left behind while the ex-partner seems to have effortlessly moved on. The protagonist is stuck in a cycle of writing sad songs and dwelling on the past, while their ex is making new memories and playlists with someone else. The distance between them, both physically and emotionally, is emphasized with the mention of the ex being in London while the protagonist is stuck in LA. This geographical separation further highlights the emotional chasm that has formed between them.

The repeated refrain, "You could've said so," underscores the longing for a simple explanation or a heads-up about the end of the relationship. The protagonist feels that a straightforward conversation could have spared them a lot of pain and confusion. Instead, they are left to piece together the reasons for the breakup through social media and other indirect means. The song poignantly captures the anguish of being left in the dark and the yearning for closure that never came.