Story Behind The Song
Ripped from real life, overheard a husband say to a friend about his wife (not present at the time): I miss the way we were. Seemed real and pathetic all at the same time.
Song Description
Even in a good long-term relationship, sometimes you can't help missing what was. Lost youth, lost passion.
| Song Length |
4:51 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Relationship, Regret |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Hey C.J. (C) 2007 Ken Kahn
So funny how we met in that fashion bar
Where the lights were just dim enough to see what we had to sell
Love like a storm, or love like a souped-up car
Tearing down the strip, taking us too quick right to show and tell.
Somebody said that youth is its own reward.
Here's a photograph of the two of us up in Montreal
Just window-shopping dreams on the boulevard
Anyone who happened to see could tell that we had it all.
Ooh, I miss the way we were
And it doesn't mean I take it back or want to be with her.
Hey, C.J., I miss the way we used to be
How you reached for me every night and we'd drive so far
This is not who I am but I miss the way we were.
Nothing we ever wanted to dwell upon.
We were on our way and the path ahead was becoming clear.
Always a step ahead of the moment gone
And the odd regret as we watch it all in the rear view mirror.
Ooh, I miss the way we were
I remember when I wrote your name on every single page.
Hey, C.J., I miss the way we used to be
How we knew every note and beat of each other's heart.
There is no going back, but I miss the way we were.
No I would never say that it's been too long.
Once in a while, I miss the days when the feelings were so strong.
Ooh, I miss the way we were
And I know that you will say it's just a phrase you've never heard..
Hey, C.J., I miss the way we used to be
How we were so aligned and startling at the start.
I would not change a thing, but I miss the way we were.