Lyrics
Now I can remember like it was only yesterday
Reflecting on the past, the speaker recalls memories as if they happened yesterday.
Love was young and foolish like a little child at play
Describing love as young and foolish, akin to a child at play.
But oh how lovers change, I never dreamed how easily
Expressing surprise at how lovers change easily over time.
'cause now I'm just a shadow of the boy I used to be
The speaker feels like a mere shadow of his former self due to the changes brought about by love.
And when I write the book about my love
The speaker anticipates writing a book about his love experiences.
It will be about a man who's torn in half
Describing a man torn between conflicting emotions.
About his hopes and ambitions wasted through the years
Addressing the disappointment of unfulfilled hopes and wasted ambitions throughout the years.
The pain will be written on every page in tears
Emphasizing the pain and heartbreak that will be evident on every page of the book.
When I write the book about my love
Reiterating the intention to write a book about the speaker's love experiences.
I was a fool to myself when I kept on runnin' around
Admitting to being foolish when engaging in various relationships.
And I fared little better when I tried settlin' down
Acknowledging that attempts to settle down did not bring much improvement.
Maybe some magic moment, I've never known one, not for long
Expressing doubt about experiencing a magical moment for a sustained period.
For all too soon the magic is in a moment gone
Highlighting the ephemeral nature of magical moments, which quickly fade away.
And when I write the book about my love
Repeating the theme of writing a book, promising a heartbreaking story about love and luck.
It'll be a heartbreaking story about love and luck
Emphasizing the emotional impact by stating that the book will make even the toughest critics' hearts melt.
When I get down on the pages all I felt
Promising to capture all emotions on the pages of the book.
It will make the hardest-hearted of critics' hearts melt
Suggesting that the emotional intensity will affect even the most callous critics.
When I write the book about my love
Reiterating the intention to write a book about the speaker's love experiences.
When I was young love was fun and I was so happy, I looked so good and I dressed so snappy
Recalling a time when love was fun, and the speaker was happy and well-dressed.
Two-tone shoes on my feet big old smile on my face, as I moved and grooved all over the place
Describing a youthful, carefree period with vibrant imagery.
Now I'm down in the heels my complexion is bad
Contrasting the past with the present, where the speaker feels down and looks bad due to a troubled love life.
'cause my love life is sadder than sad
Expressing the sadness of the speaker's current love life.
And when I write the book about my love
Reiterating the intention to write a book, now suggesting it will be a popular publication.
It'll be a pop publication, tougher than tough
Describing the book as tough, indicating its resilience and strength.
When I get down on the pages all I missed
Promising to include all the missed experiences on the pages of the book.
It will shoot to the top of the best-sellers list
Suggesting that the book will become a best-seller due to its content.
When I write the book about my love
Reiterating the intention to write a book about the speaker's love experiences.
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