Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You'd think I woulda learned
Things don't always go as planned
But sometimes it takes a little bit
For me to understand
Now I'm cleaning up the mess
The fallout and what it means
To have everything you had built
Falling apart at the seams
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[Verse 2]
I was looking one way and then
It came at me from another
It really made an impact
And really did a number
I'd like to think it won't happen again
But I know how I get
I try to see the good in everyone
And that hasn't happened yet
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[Bridge]
I used to trust so easily
Believing every word
Now I see the warning signs
And lessons learned
You live, you learn, you guard your heart
From breaking down again
The road is rough, but I'll stay tough
And won't be fooled again
[Verse 3]
You can't make this stuff up
It's as true as true can be
Learn from my mistakes
Don't be like me
Being naive ain't no way to live
Instincts can be trusted
Call them out for what they are
And they will know they're busted
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[Verse 4]
The older I get
The less I'm caught
Things are how they are
Sometimes they're not
They wait until you're busy
And try to take liberties
So stay vigilant
By variant degrees
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[end]
[Chorus]
I shoulda saw it coming
But I was unaware
It hit me like a hammer
I didn't have a prayer
[final flourish]
[end]