The song Never Saw It Coming by Hoobastank is about the universal feeling of not being in control of one's life. The lyrics express the idea that even though we may believe we are making our own decisions, there are unseen forces and circumstances that are actually pulling the strings and leading us down a certain path. The singer acknowledges that he likes to think he is in control of his own destiny, but the signs around him are pointing in a different direction. Despite this, he is surprised to find himself standing next to someone he never expected to meet, and gaining control over his actions in a way he never thought possible. The chorus repeats the idea that all the "could have should haves" never would have happened anyway, suggesting that the singer has come to accept that he cannot change the course of events in his life. Ultimately, the song conveys the message that sometimes we have to let go of the idea of control and accept that our lives are meant to unfold in a certain way. Whether we see it coming or not, everything that happens to us is meant to be.
