The bespectacled John Karayiannis will represent Cyprus with his song “One Thing I Should Have Done”. It’s a tender ballad that tells a story of regret over an ill-fated relationship. The Wiwi Jury gave it an average score of 4.11/10, but the song has its fans.

“One Thing I Should Have Done” – John Karayiannis

“One Thing I Should Have Done” has a simple music accompaniment, but the music drops out entirely for an a cappella section, letting John’s voice carry the emotion of the song. The lyrics tell a story of a lost love. “You’d make me feel I was really someone/But there’s one thing I should have done” sings John. But was was the one thing? All is revealed in the final chorus, which has a surprise twist.

“One Thing I Should Have Done” lyrics – John Karayiannis (Cyprus)

Tonight the rain is falling
I’m feeling cold
And I’m out of my mind, without you

My head is spinning like a top
Back to the time we had a lot… going on

Now my world lies shattered
How quickly life can change

I always did everything for you
I gave you my heart, you gave me yours too
You’d make me feel I was really someone
But there’s one thing I should have done

One day you think you have it all
The next you’re staring at the wall… in a dream

The road that once was paved with gold
Has turned a rusty shade
Of all the saddest colours in the world

Now my life’s in tatters
How quickly it all can change

I always did everything for you
I gave you my heart, you gave me yours too
You’d make me feel I was really someone
But there’s one thing I should have done

I should have been there for you
I should have been there for you
I should have been there for you
I should have been there

I didn’t do everything for you
But I tried so hard and that’s the truth
I’d make you feel you were really someone
But there’s one thing I should have done

I nearly did everything for you
But I broke your heart, now mine’s broken too
In your hour of need, I didn’t come
That’s the one thing I should have done

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