Life's So Funny
Love's Echo: Nostalgia and Heartache in Joe Diffie's 'Life's So Funny'
Lyrics
Ain't it funny, I haven't seen you in years
Acknowledging the irony of not seeing the person for a long time.
And all those tears I cried, finally dried up
Expressing relief that the emotional pain (tears) has subsided.
And blew away
Emphasizing the transience of past emotional distress.
Ain't it funny, you once were glad
Reflecting on a time when the person was happy to be close.
Just to have me near, to calm your fears
Recalling a previous role in calming the person's fears.
What fun we had
Nostalgically remembering the enjoyable moments shared.
Whoever thought, we'd met this way
Expressing surprise at the unexpected reunion.
After the love we had
Reflecting on a past romantic relationship.
Life's so funny, sometimes it makes me sad
Commenting on the unpredictable nature of life, with a hint of sadness.
Ain't it funny, you just walk up and say
Noting the irony of casual greetings considering the history.
How've you been, like some old friend
Receiving a casual inquiry about well-being as if from an old friend.
You used to know
Reflecting on a past familiarity that has changed.
And ain't it funny, I've got nothing to say
Expressing a lack of words due to emotional impact.
Since you stole my heart and all the words away
Acknowledging the person's role in stealing affection and words.
That I'd rehearsed so well
Referencing lost opportunities to express rehearsed emotions.
Whoever thought we'd act this way
Expressing surprise at the unexpected behavior after past love.
After the love we had
Reflecting on the changed dynamics post the previous relationship.
Life's so funny, sometimes it makes me sad
Reiterating the unpredictability of life with a touch of sadness.
Where's the love that we once had
Pondering the loss of the love that was once strong.
The one we thought would last and last
Reflecting on the expectation that the love would endure.
Life's so funny, sometimes it makes me sad
Reiterating the bittersweet nature of life's unpredictability.
Life's so funny, sometimes it makes me sad
Summarizing the mixed emotions evoked by life's twists and turns.
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