Like They Used To
Nostalgic Reflections: Echoes of Changed Times
Lyrics
We got free seats
We have complimentary seats
To the rolling stones
Referring to attending a Rolling Stones concert
The first record that I ever owned
The first music album that I ever possessed
How that sound is never gonna die
The impact of that music is enduring
You had my hand
You held my hand
Exile on Main
Album title "Exile on Main" by the Rolling Stones
Nothing ever would be quite the same
Nothing will ever be the same again
How you could fake that look in your eyes
How one can pretend to have a certain expression in their eyes
We hung around
We spent time together
After the show
After the concert
Joked about how they had gotten old
Joked about the aging of the Rolling Stones
But how it really didn't disappoint
Despite expectations, it wasn't disappointing
I said I'd drive
I offered to drive us home
Us back home
But your next words made me feel lonely
Then your next words left me so alone
Unanticipated isolation on this night
I never thought this would be the night
Expressing disbelief about the current situation
'Cause they don't play like they used to
The Rolling Stones don't perform as they used to
And they don't move like they did anymore
They don't have the same energy as before
So why should I think it's different
Questioning the sincerity of promises made
When you said you would
Referring to a commitment until the encore
Be there 'til the encore
Doubting the fulfillment of the commitment
Guess you could say
Suggesting acceptance of the situation
I took it well
Reacting calmly to the disappointment
Smashed the glass I thought that I could sell
Breaking something valuable in frustration
One more thing that I wish I could get back
Expressing regret for losing something
We said goodbye
Saying goodbye after a significant period
To three long years
Ending a three-year relationship
As Mick sang, I'm Out of Tears
Referencing Mick Jagger's song "I'm Out of Tears"
So glad that I at least had caught The Stones
Grateful for experiencing The Stones live
'Cause they don't play like they used to
The Rolling Stones' performance has changed
And they don't move like they did anymore
They don't have the same stage presence
So why should I think it's different
Questioning the authenticity of assurances
When you said you would
Doubting the commitment until the encore
Be there 'til the encore
Expressing disappointment in unfulfilled promises
Well no one acts like they used to
No one behaves as they did in the past
And no one cares like they did anymore
Lack of care compared to earlier times
Me thinking that you were different
Realization that the person is not different
Was a mistake I made
Admitting a mistake in judgment
Your beast of burden for sure
Your burden or responsibility is undeniable
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