Since Then
Whiskey Kiss and Forever Thoughts: Since Then by Ben Johnson
Lyrics
Same ol’ bar same neon lights
Expressing familiarity with a regular bar setting and its typical features.
Same ol’ crowd on a Friday night
Describing the usual crowd that gathers on Friday nights in the same bar.
But that all changed when you walked in
Highlighting a significant moment when someone special entered the scene.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Indicating that the person has been occupying the singer's thoughts since that moment.
You and me and a two step song
Referring to dancing together to a country-style song.
I knew it wouldn’t take you long
Anticipating that the connection would be quickly established.
To steal my heart with that whiskey kiss
Describing a memorable kiss that had a profound impact on the singer.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Reiterating the persistent thoughts about the person since that encounter.
I’ve been messed up
Admitting to personal struggles or challenges.
I’ve been a different man
Acknowledging a transformation in the singer's identity or behavior.
I wake up everyday just wondering how I got where I am
Expressing confusion about the current life situation.
Never thought about forever ‘til I felt it on your skin
Realizing the concept of forever after a physical connection with the person.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Continuing to think about the person since that moment.
I still remember where we were
Recalling a specific location where a significant conversation or event took place.
The night you finally said those words
Reflecting on the moment when the person expressed their feelings.
Didn’t want to fall but I damn sure did
Admitting reluctance to fall in love but eventually succumbing to it.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Persistently thinking about the person since that vulnerable moment.
I’ve been messed up
Acknowledging ongoing personal struggles or challenges.
I’ve been a different man
Reiterating the change in the singer's identity or behavior.
I wake up everyday just wondering how I got where I am
Expressing daily contemplation about the current life situation.
Never thought about forever ‘til I felt it on your skin
Realizing the profound impact of a forever connection through physical sensation.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Continuing to be preoccupied with thoughts of the person since that realization.
Life can spin your head around
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of life.
Think you’ve got it all ‘til you find out
Realizing that what one thought was complete may change suddenly.
Just how fast it all can end
Acknowledging the speed at which circumstances can take an unexpected turn.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Continuing to be consumed by thoughts of the person since that revelation.
Yeah I’ve been messed up
Reiterating personal struggles or challenges.
I’ve been a different man
Reiterating the change in the singer's identity or behavior.
I wake up everyday just wondering how I got where I am
Expressing daily contemplation about the current life situation.
Never thought we lose forever right up until we did
Acknowledging the unexpected loss of what was perceived as forever.
You’ve been on my mind since then
Continuing to be preoccupied with thoughts of the person since that loss.
You’re always on my mind since then
Affirming that the person is a constant presence in the singer's thoughts since that loss.
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