Story Behind The Song
Looking back at a wonderful love affair, now out of reach.
Song Description
The author takes a longing look at a lost love affair.
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
Subject |
Regret, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Norah Jones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
The Way Things Used to Be
Miracles come. Miracles go.
I never should have let you go;
like treasures in the deep blue sea --
forever lost to me.
What I'd give to hold you tight,
but I can't go back in time.
The way that we smiled;
the way that we touched.
The way things used to be.
Blazing sun, your blinding light;
I'd love to hold you thru the night.
But time and miles, and tears and smiles
are all that's left for me.
Ravage of time can be so cruel --
It strikes the proud and spares the fool.
Our empty lives, the lonely sea
Won't bring you back to me.
© 1995, Kevin Campbell