Lyrics
Seems like it was just a while ago
Reflecting on the recent past, expressing a sense of time passing.
All of my friends and I
Recalling a time when close friends attended each other's weddings.
Went to each other’s weddings
Highlighting the supportive nature of friendships during weddings.
And stood by each other’s sides
Emphasizing the camaraderie and solidarity among friends.
And became brides
Describing the friends' transition to becoming brides themselves.
But talking on the phone with Kirk today
Recounting a conversation with a friend, Kirk, about his breakup with Liz.
He said that he and Liz were through
Revealing the end of Kirk's relationship with Liz.
And by the way that things have been going
Suggesting that the breakup was expected or overdue.
You could say they were overdue
Implying that the circumstances led to the end of Kirk and Liz's relationship.
For every other married pair of us
Noting the separation of other married couples in the narrator's social circle.
Had already split in two
Indicating the widespread nature of marital breakdowns.
Each of us turning out lights alone
Describing the loneliness of individuals turning off lights alone after separation.
Or sleeping with someone new
Suggesting that some are seeking solace in new relationships.
Ain’t it true
Expressing a sentiment of truth about the difficulties in relationships.
These are Hard Times For Lovers
Declaring that the current times are challenging for those in love.
Everyone wants to be free
Observing a widespread desire for freedom among people in relationships.
Ain’t these Hard Times For Lovers
Reiterating the tough circumstances for lovers.
Everyone’s singing
Noting a common theme of self-discovery and independence in people's expressions.
I got to be me without you
Quoting a sentiment of asserting individuality apart from a partner.
Now, honey, I’m supposed to tell you
Addressing a partner and acknowledging the need to live in the present.
I’ve got to live for today
Emphasizing the importance of living for the current moment.
And don’t you see it is my lifetime
Asserting that one's lifetime must be lived according to personal choices.
I’ve got to live it my own way
Stating the necessity of living life in one's own way.
But lately I can’t help thinking
Admitting a recent inclination to contemplate the consequences of personal actions.
I reap what I sow
Acknowledging a realization that one reaps what they sow.
For all of my holy freedom
Questioning the tangible outcomes of the narrator's pursuit of freedom.
What have I got to show
Expressing uncertainty about the achievements resulting from seeking freedom.
I don’t know
These are Hard Times For Lovers
Reiterating the challenging times for individuals in romantic relationships.
Everyone wants to be free
Observing a widespread desire for freedom among people in relationships.
Ain’t these Hard Times For Lovers
Emphasizing the tough circumstances for lovers.
Everyone’s singing
Noting a common theme of self-discovery and independence in people's expressions.
I got to be me without you
Quoting a sentiment of asserting individuality apart from a partner.
Ain’t these Hard Times For Lovers
Reiterating the challenging times for individuals in romantic relationships.
Everyone wants to be free
Observing a widespread desire for freedom among people in relationships.
Ain’t these Hard Times For Lovers
Emphasizing the tough circumstances for lovers.
Everyone’s singing,
Noting a common theme of self-discovery and independence in people's expressions.
I got to be me without you
Quoting a sentiment of asserting individuality apart from a partner.
Without you
Repeating the idea of being oneself without a partner.
Without you
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