The Way Things Go
And there’s so much left to sayI guess i’m just the bigger guyAnd there’s too much on my mindThat i don’t even want to tryGuess it’s not far from the ordinaryThey do say love is blindBut i guess that’s the way things go
Can’t remember how to say your nameLet alone count all the freckles on your faceA distant memory i used to knowOh i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things go
Can’t remember when you said you calledMiles away and it was still my faultThe love you said you had it sometimes showеdOh i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just thе way things go
There’s so much left to sayI guess i’m just the bigger guyAnd there’s too much on my mindThat i don’t even want to tryGuess it’s not far from the ordinaryThey do say love is blindBut i guess that’s the way things go
Didn’t think you’d ever stoop so lowGetting with the only girl you knowA lousy route that only makes me sayThat’s pretty lame and that’s the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things go
Passed your house when i was on a trainIn my mind you’ll always stay the sameI’m happy now i ought to let you knowBut i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things goAnd i don’t mind that that’s the way things go
And i don’t mind i don’t mindI don’t mind i don’t mindI don’t mind i don’t mindOh i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s the way things go
There’s so much left to sayI guess i’m just the bigger guyAnd there’s too much on my mindThat i don’t even want to tryGuess it’s not far from the ordinaryThey do say love is blindBut i guess that’s the way things go
Meaning: in this verse, the speaker acknowledges that there are unresolved feelings and thoughts about their past relationship. despite the desire to express these emotions, they may choose not to because they feel it won’t make a difference. they mention that the situation is not uncommon, as love can be complicated and unpredictable.
Can’t remember how to say your nameLet alone count all the freckles on your faceA distant memory i used to knowOh i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things go
Meaning: the second verse reflects on how the memories of their former partner have become distant and hazy. they struggle even to recall their partner’s name and physical details. the nostalgic feeling of losing a connection with someone they once knew so well is expressed here.
Can’t remember when you said you calledMiles away and it was still my faultThe love you said you had sometimes showedOh i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things go
Meaning: this verse highlights a communication breakdown in the relationship. the speaker mentions not remembering when their partner last called, indicating a lack of attention or presence. the partner’s actions and feelings were often distant or contradictory, leading to confusion and frustration.
There’s so much left to sayI guess i’m just the bigger guyAnd there’s too much on my mindThat i don’t even want to tryGuess it’s not far from the ordinaryThey do say love is blindBut i guess that’s the way things go
Meaning: the fourth verse is a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing that there are still unspoken feelings and thoughts. the speaker mentions being the “bigger guy,” indicating an attempt to be mature and understanding despite the difficulties they faced.
Didn’t think you’d ever stoop so lowGetting with the only girl you knowA lousy route that only makes me sayThat’s pretty lame and that’s the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things go
Meaning: in this verse, the speaker expresses disappointment and hurt over their former partner’s actions. the partner got involved with someone else, and the speaker believes it was a disrespectful and unfaithful choice. they are hurt but acknowledge that such things happen in life.
Passed your house when i was on a trainIn my mind you’ll always stay the sameI’m happy now i ought to let you knowBut i guess that’s just the way things goOh i guess that’s just the way things goAnd i don’t mind that that’s the way things go
Meaning: the final verse reveals that the speaker has moved on and is happy now. they pass by their former partner’s house, still holding onto memories, but they accept that life goes on, and people change. they express contentment with the way things have turned out, indicating that they have come to terms with the past and don’t mind how it all happened.
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