Who Knew

The lyrics describe someone grieving the loss of a close relationship. At first, the speaker remembers believing that the other person would always stay. The mood then shifts from disbelief and regret to longing: the speaker wishes they could speak to this person again and struggles with how time changes grief. The repeated question “Who knew?” expresses shock that a relationship once thought permanent could end.

Several images make the loss feel personal. “I took your words and I believed” suggests deep trust in the other person’s promise to stay. “Locked in my head” means keeping someone alive in one’s thoughts and memories, while “you visit me in my sleep” may suggest that memories of them appear in dreams. The phrase “count your blessings” means appreciating what you have before it is gone; the speaker now realizes they did not understand that advice at the time.

The lyrics never clearly explain what happened or why the person is gone. “Until we meet again” could refer to separation, death, or another kind of absence, so it is best not to assume a specific cause. The speaker’s anger, affection, regret, and continued remembrance can all exist together: the relationship may be over, but it still matters deeply.