Lyrics
Caught me off guard, I wish that I'd been sober
Expresses surprise at an unexpected situation, regrets not being sober.
Still, here we are, back in Hanover 99
Reflects on being in a familiar place, Hanover 99, reminiscent of old times.
Just like old times all over
Highlights the recurrence of a situation similar to the past.
Under the exit lights as beautiful as ever
Describes the beauty of the scene under exit lights.
I really wish that I dressed up a little better
Expresses a desire to have dressed better for the occasion.
No regrets is what we said
Affirms a lack of regrets about past actions.
We can't go back again
Acknowledges the impossibility of returning to the past.
Darling, nobody said that it would last forever
Reminds that nothing was promised to last forever.
That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there
Recognizes efforts to make a relationship enduring despite challenges.
I never said that we would die together
Denies a commitment to die together but acknowledges effort.
That doesn't mean it was a lie, remember
Emphasizes that past statements were not necessarily lies.
Nobody said that it would last forever
Reiterates that no assurance was given for eternal duration.
Head in my hands, cold coffee on the table
Portrays a reflective moment with head in hands and cold coffee.
Wish you the best, I would if I was able
Expresses a genuine wish for the best, if possible.
Morning light, it stings a little
Describes the slight discomfort of morning light.
Out of my mind, I don't remember calling
Admits being out of control and unable to recall actions.
Had too much tonic wine, sometimes it does the talking
Suggests the influence of alcohol in communication.
Hope you know I wish you all the love you're looking for
Expresses a genuine hope for the other person's happiness.
Darling, nobody said that it would last forever
Reiterates that assurances about eternity were never made.
That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there
Acknowledges the effort to make the relationship last.
I never said that we would die together
Denies a commitment to die together, with a memory of effort.
That doesn't mean it was a lie, remember
Emphasizes that past statements were not necessarily lies.
Nobody said that it would last forever
Reiterates that no assurance was given for eternal duration.
Forever
Repetition of "Forever" reinforces the theme of impermanence.
Forever
-Forever
-Nobody said that it would last forever
Restates that nothing was promised to last forever.
That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there
Recognizes efforts made to sustain the relationship.
I never said that we would die together
Denies a commitment to die together but acknowledges effort.
That doesn't mean it was a lie
Emphasizes that past statements were not necessarily lies.
They'll never take those long summer days
Reflects on cherished memories of long summer days.
When love was untamed
Recalls a time when love was wild and unrestrained.
Two burning hearts are dared to break, remember
Remembers the daring nature of two hearts in love.
Nobody said that it would last forever
Reiterates that no assurance was given for eternal duration.
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