What's a Memory Like You
Love's Battle: Confronting the Ghosts of Yesterday
Lyrics
You know you shouldn't be here
You are aware that your presence is inappropriate here.
What am I suppose to do?
Expressing confusion and seeking guidance on what to do in this situation.
You know I've found a new love
Acknowledging a new romantic relationship.
And I'm trying to be true
Attempting to remain faithful and loyal in the new relationship.
Didn't you say that we were over
Recalling a previous statement about the end of the relationship.
Why do you keep hangin' on?
Questioning the persistence of the past lover in the current situation.
You're no longer welcome
Making it clear that the past lover is not welcome anymore.
Can't you just leave us alone
Requesting the past lover to respect boundaries and leave the current relationship alone.
What's a memory like you doing in a love like this
Pondering the unexpected presence of memories of the past lover in the current love.
She thinks we're all through but that's not the way it is
Contradicting the belief that the relationship is over, indicating it still lingers.
When I hold her in my arms it's your lips I still kiss
Despite being with the new love, reminiscing about the past lover's kiss when holding the current partner.
What's a memory like you doin' in a love like this
Repeating the question about the presence of memories in the current relationship.
Don't you know it would hurt her to find you here with me
Pointing out the potential harm to the current partner if the past lover remains in the picture.
Why make me remember the way it used to be
Questioning the purpose of being reminded of the past and the way things used to be.
Can't you see that she can love me the a way you never could
Emphasizing that the current partner can provide a different and better kind of love.
And I really want to love her, ain't it time you left for good?
Expressing a desire to fully embrace the new relationship and urging the past lover to move on.
What's a memory like you doing in a love like this
Repeating the inquiry about the presence of memories in the current love.
She thinks we're all through but that's not the way it is
Reiterating that the perceived end of the relationship is not the reality.
When I hold her in my arms it's your lips I still kiss
Highlighting the persistence of memories, especially in intimate moments with the current partner.
What's a memory like you doin' in a love like this
Repeating the question about the role of memories in the current love.
What's a memory like you doing in a love like this
Final repetition of the central question regarding the intrusion of memories into the current relationship.
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