Like I Used to Do
Eternal Flames of Love: Nostalgic Reflections in 'Like I Used to Do'
Lyrics
There was a time when we'd be the last to leave
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker and someone else used to stay until the end of events.
Watching the sun come up as everyone failed to see
Recalling moments of watching the sunrise while others were oblivious.
The music was always loud and I'd smoke and drink too much
Describing a period of loud music, excessive smoking, and drinking, ending in the embrace of a loved one.
Till I fell into your arms into your loving touch
Expressing the intimate connection and comfort found in the other person's touch.
Now as the years roll by time has reeled me in
Noting the passage of time and the speaker's gradual acceptance of it.
Slowed down a notch or two from the way things were then
Acknowledging a slowing down of pace compared to earlier days.
Those old ways of mine I left them behind
Leaving behind old habits and behaviors.
Those crazy days are through
Confirming that the wild and chaotic days are over.
The only thing I still do like I use to do
Mentioning a specific action still retained from the past.
Is carry this torch for you
Carrying a metaphorical torch, symbolizing enduring love and commitment.
Do you remember when we packed our bags and run
Recalling a shared experience of chasing dreams by running away together.
Chasing some crazy dream into the morning sun
Describing a pursuit of ambitious goals in the morning light.
Now as the twilight falls I find I'm satisfied
Finding contentment in the present moment as night approaches.
Watching the fire glow just as long as you're by my side
Focusing on the warmth of a fire and the comfort of the partner's presence.
You're in my heart it seems time has passed me by
Expressing that despite time passing, the person remains in the speaker's heart.
I love you as much today if very first time
Affirming enduring love that has not diminished over time.
Those old ways of mine I left them behind
Reiterating the abandonment of past ways and behaviors.
Those crazy days are through
Affirming the conclusion of tumultuous and unpredictable days.
The only thing I still do like I use to do
Stating the persistence of a specific action reminiscent of the past.
Is carry this torch for you
Continuing to carry the metaphorical torch symbolizing enduring love.
I still watch her the way that I wanted you then
Comparing the observation of another person to a past desire.
If I could do it all over I'd do it all over again
Expressing a hypothetical desire to redo past experiences with the same person.
Those old ways of mine I left them behind
Reiterating the abandonment of old habits and behaviors.
Those crazy days are through
Confirming the end of chaotic and unpredictable days.
The only thing I still do like I use to do
Emphasizing the continuity of a specific action from the past.
Is carry this torch for you
Continuing to carry the metaphorical torch, signifying enduring love.
The only thing I still do like I use to do
Repeating the persistence of a specific action reminiscent of the past.
Is carry this torch for you
Continuing to carry the metaphorical torch symbolizing enduring love.
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