How Dare You Lyrics – Alexander Stewart

[Verse 1]
I know how to blame myself
That part comes easy
I’ve been putting me through hell
Wanting you to need me

[Pre-Chorus]
I was digging my own grave
Only there to be replaced
Swear to God my worst mistake

[Chorus]
How dare you fu*k up my life
All of my nights, I was just fine
But that was before I met you
Leading me on wish I was wrong but it’s alright
It’s not like I cared about you
Wish I could wish you the worst if I had the words
I’d tell you how bad this hurts
I lost my mind wasting my time
Watching you fu*k up my life
How dare you

[Verse 2]
Twenty-four months down the line
And I still can’t shake you
You could ghost and cheat and lie
But I still can’t hate you

[Pre-Chorus]
I was digging my own grave
Only there to be replaced
Swear to God my worst mistake

[Chorus]
How dare you fu*k up my life
All of my nights, I was just fine
But that was before I met you
Leading me on wish I was wrong but it’s alright
It’s not like I cared about you
Wish I could wish you the worst if I had the words
I’d tell you how bad this hurts
I lost my mind wasting my time
Watching you fu*k up my life

[Bridge]
How dare you, ooh, ooh
Woah-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh (Oh, oh)
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh (Oh, oh)

[Chorus]
How dare you fu*k up my life
All of my nights, I was just fine
But that was before I met you
Leading me on wish I was wrong but it’s alright
It’s not like I cared about you
Wish I could wish you the worst if I had the words
I’d tell you how bad this hurts
I lost my mind wasting my time
Watching you fu*k up my life
How dare you

[Verse 1]
The singer acknowledges their tendency to blame themselves easily, highlighting the internal turmoil caused by their desire for validation and importance in the eyes of their partner.

[Pre-Chorus 1]
This section illustrates a sense of self-destructive behavior, where the singer metaphorically digs their own grave by investing emotionally in a relationship where they ultimately feel replaceable, regretting their past decisions.

[Chorus 1]
The chorus serves as a powerful confrontation towards the ex-lover who caused chaos in the singer’s life. It expresses disbelief and anger at how their nights used to be peaceful until this person entered their life, leading them on with false hopes. Despite this, the singer admits a lack of genuine care for their ex-partner and expresses a desire for them to understand the depth of their pain.

[Verse 2]
Even after two years, the singer finds themselves unable to move on from the memories of their past relationship, highlighting the lasting impact of the emotional rollercoaster they experienced. Despite being mistreated, they struggle to harbor any hatred towards their ex-partner.

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Similar to the first pre-chorus, this section emphasizes the singer’s realization of their own role in the downfall of the relationship, feeling as though they were merely a placeholder for someone else.

[Chorus 2]
Reiterating the sentiment of the first chorus, the singer directs their frustration towards their ex-lover, expressing the pain and confusion caused by their actions. They lament the time wasted and the emotional toll of witnessing the destruction of what they once held dear.

[Bridge]
This section serves as a brief musical interlude, perhaps indicating a moment of reflection or internal struggle before the final chorus.

[Chorus 3]
The final chorus encapsulates the overarching theme of the song, emphasizing the singer’s incredulity and hurt over the havoc wreaked by their ex-partner. Despite the pain, they assert their resilience and demand acknowledgment of the damage inflicted upon them.