Lyrics
These days what's left of me ain't no Prince Charming
The speaker acknowledges personal flaws and imperfections, indicating a departure from the idealized image of Prince Charming.
And my Cinderella feels like she stayed at the dance too long
The speaker's partner, represented as Cinderella, feels the effects of a prolonged and challenging situation.
We ain't got much but what we got is all that matters
Despite having little material wealth, the speaker values what they have and considers it significant.
We're pickin' up the pieces, tryin' to put 'em back where they belong
The couple is working together to mend their relationship, symbolized by picking up and reassembling the pieces.
Ohh, it's gonna be alright
Expressing optimism and reassurance that things will improve.
This is love, this is life
Defining the essence of the experience as both love and life.
When times get tough we're still worth the fight
Emphasizing that their relationship is worth fighting for, especially during challenging times.
This is love, this is life
Reiterating the dual nature of the experience, encompassing both love and life.
The road here's paved with the brokenhearted
Describing the difficulties faced on the journey, metaphorically portrayed as a road paved with broken hearts.
We gotta finish what we started
Highlighting the importance of completing what they initiated, suggesting commitment and perseverance.
Ohhh, better hold on tight
Advising to hold on tightly, signifying the need for resilience and steadfastness in the relationship.
This is love, this is life
Reaffirming that the challenges they face are part of both love and life.
These days it seems like there's three sides to every story
Observing the complexity of interpersonal dynamics with multiple perspectives in a situation.
There's yours, mine, lately there's the cold hard truth
Identifying the different sides to a story, including the objective truth that may be hard to accept.
Who cares who's wrong or right when we turn out the lights?
Stressing the unimportance of assigning blame when faced with the reality of their relationship.
We'll find forgiveness when we're in each other's arms tonight
Expressing the belief that forgiveness can be found in the embrace of each other, despite the challenges.
It ain't pretty but somehow we always make it through
Acknowledging the difficulties but expressing confidence in overcoming them.
Ohh, it's gonna be alright
Reiterating the optimistic view that things will be alright.
This is love, this is life
Affirming that their shared experience embodies both love and life.
When times get tough we're still worth the fight
Emphasizing the enduring value of their relationship during tough times.
This is love, this is life
Reiterating the dual nature of their journey, encompassing both love and life.
The road here's paved with the brokenhearted
Describing the challenges faced as a path filled with broken hearts.
We gotta finish what we started
Reiterating the commitment to completing what they started together.
Ohhh, better hold on tight
Advising to hold on tight, underscoring the importance of resilience.
This is love, this is life
Affirming that their shared experience embodies both love and life.
Ohh, it's gonna be alright
Reiterating the optimistic view that things will be alright.
This is love, this is life
Affirming that their shared experience embodies both love and life.
When times get tough we're still worth the fight
Emphasizing the enduring value of their relationship during tough times.
This is love, this is life
Reiterating the dual nature of their journey, encompassing both love and life.
The road here's paved with the brokenhearted
Describing the challenges faced as a path filled with broken hearts.
We gotta finish what we started
Reiterating the commitment to completing what they started together.
Ohhh, better hold on tight
Advising to hold on tight, underscoring the importance of resilience.
This is love, this is life
Affirming that their shared experience embodies both love and life.
This is love, this is life
A final affirmation that their journey together represents both love and life.
This is love, this is life
Repeating the assertion that their shared experience is a combination of both love and life.
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