I'm only pretty sure that I can't take anymore
Before you take a swing
I wonder
What are we fighting for
When I say out loud
I want to get out of this
I wonder
Is there anything I'm going to miss
I wonder How it's going to be
When you don't know me
How's it going to be
When you're sure I'm not there
How's it going to be
When there is no one to talk to, between you and me
Cause I don't care
How's it going to be
How's it going to be
Where we used to laugh
There's a shouting match
Sharp as a thumbnail scratch
A silence I can't ignore
Like
The hammocks by the doorway we spent time in
Swings empty, don't see lightning like last fall when it was always
About to hit
Me
I wonder how's it going to be when it goes down
Hows it going to be
When your not around
Hows it going to be
When you found out there was nothing
Between you and me
Cause I don't care
How's it going to be.
Hows it going to be
When you don't know me any more
And how's it going to be
Want to get myself back in again
The soft dive of oblivion
Wanna taste the salt of your skin
The soft dive of oblivion
Oblivion
How's it going to be
When you don't know me any more
How's it going to be



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Track duration: 04:13

"How's It Going to Be" as written by Arion Salazar Kevin Cadogan

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    General Comment:I have been down this road too many times, and it never seems to get any easier for me. I was in a relationship until mid-September, and then we broke up...and I will see my ex here and there, and I always wonder what if...but at the same time...I am happier not to be with her anymore.
    Flag CKF929on February 02, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:This song is definitely about someone who knows he has to get out of the relationship but he's not quite ready yet. He's sitting down wondering how it'll be when they're finally over; they won't associate with eachother anymore so it'll be like the don't know eachother. He wishes he could go back to the way things used to be when he was cluelessly in love and that's why he's hesitant to end the relationship.
    Flag FavSongon July 04, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I think everyone can agree that this song brings back memories, it just has that type of an atmosphere..
    and its so relateable, everyone's been through something like that or similar.
    But the general feeling i get from the song is....fear. The fear we all have. The fear that we will never be able to go back to the good times that we are missing right now. The fear of change. That, even though you know the situation you are in needs to end (whatever the situation is), not wanting it to end. Not wanting to take that step that will change everything, even if that change is needed. The fear of making the wrong decision, and then realizing your mistake only after its too late. The whole 'This needs to happen, but....what's it gonna be like? When i can't talk to you anymore?' The lines "How's it gonna be..when you don't know me? How's it gonna be..when you're sure i'm not there? How's it gonna be..when there's noone there to talk to..between you and me" capture that feeling perfectly. The hesitation. The unsure-ness. The fear.
    They won't know your life, your problems, your joys anymore. They won't know YOU anymore.
    The thought that someone who is so much a part of your life right now....will eventually be nothing. It's terrifying.
    Flag meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeon March 22, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:This song reminds me of my my EX so bad i just think maybe if she could have changed and stop what she was doing i wouldnt have broken up with her.. Shitty Days
    Flag MacBlueson December 12, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:This song reminds me so much of a relationship I got into in 1999, knowing I was moving out of state in 2000. Always knew I was going to be leaving this person, but still wanted the relationship at this time.
    Flag beanj007on April 16, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:This is a GREAT song! It could definitely have two meanings. First could be dealing with a falling out of a friend or just 2 friends who drift from each other, and you have great memories with them from a certain period of time and wish you could go back.

    Another meaning could be a break up with a significant other or a person you were dating for however long enough to create some memories which all come flooding back and again, you lose touch for some amount of time.

    Really up for interpretation!
    Flag aimyank24on January 23, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:this song is awsome, sepecialy when he starts to yell "I want to get myself back in again"
    Flag chiefs27on January 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:There's an entire aspect to breaking up that deals with something other than the initial sadness and hurt you feel when the break-up happens. This part deals with the feelings that happen afterward. Its the feeling you get when you realize you aren't going to be able to see, hear from, talk to that someone you have spend so much time getting close with. It is a powerful longing feeling, and I think this song really does an excellent job tapping into that level. This song is very powerful, and sometimes I have a hard time listening to it. It's heartbreaking.
    Flag amc83on August 11, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:When a girl dumps a nice guy..it sucks! The boy starts singing, how's it gonna be...
    Flag MisterMeaningon June 25, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:exactly what im feeling. me an my ex broke up a loong time ago and i sitll love him and never ever wanted it to end but he doesnt wanna be with me again so i wonder how its gonna be? like when he doesnt see me anymore and I dont talk to him and we live life without eachother. Ugh makes me cry so much, but this song is amazing i love it.
    Flag ilovestephanjenkins0708on March 21, 2010   Link

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