Story Behind The Song
A simple walk in the mall turns into a poignant tour of the memories of a lost love
Song Description
Memories may fade, but they never truly disappear. They are always waiting to ambush us at the most inconvenient of times.
| Song Length |
2:57 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Loneliness, Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
PAST AND PRESENT TENSES
I thought I saw you
Walking in the mall.
Just a glimpse or two
That started it all.
Opened the door to
My total recall.
Your blonde hair, brown shoes,
And that tie-dyed shawl.
I thought I saw you
Walking in the mall.
Sometimes things can get blurred,
Scramble up our senses.
Two sides of the same verb,
Past and present tenses.
Saw a bride and groom
In a store mirror.
Smelled your sweet perfume
As I drew nearer.
Like a rose in bloom
The scent grew clearer.
Two treasures shared the room;
I held yours dearer.
Saw a bride and groom
In a store mirror.
Sometimes things can get blurred,
Scramble up our senses.
Two sides of the same verb,
Past and present tenses.
Saw lovers coming,
Playing music strong.
I heard you humming
Our favorite song.
I heard me strumming
And singing along.
But the words turned numbing ?
?Get back where you belong!?
Saw two lovers coming,
Playing music strong.
Sometimes things can get blurred,
Scramble up our senses.
Two sides of the same verb,
Past and present tenses.
Got into my car
In the parking lot.
So near and so far
You were from my thoughts.
Ate a candy bar,
The dinner I?d bought.
Saw a shooting star,
And my face burned hot.
Alone in my car,
In the parking lot.
Copyright © 2007 Lex Zaleta