Discover the story of the song > How Were We To Know – Emeli Sandé

The protagonist is reflecting on a past relationship that didn't work out. She admits that both she and her partner could have done better, but they didn't know how things would turn out. She doesn't want her partner to see her in her current state because the relationship ended badly. Despite the disappointment, she realizes that they both gave it their all and shouldn't feel bad about the outcome. They couldn't have predicted what would happen.