Over And Over Again
Echoes of Love and Regret: Over And Over Again
Lyrics
It was just yesterday
Reflecting on a recent past, emphasizing the proximity of the memories.
That I saw your face
Recalling a visual encounter with the person being addressed.
Looking in my window
Describing the act of observing the person through a window.
I can't recall the place we first met
Unable to remember where the initial meeting took place.
It seems, but I guess that you know
Expressing uncertainty about the details but assuming the other person remembers.
CHORUS
Refrain/chorus section begins.
Hadn't thought about it
Acknowledging a lack of recent contemplation about the person.
for a long, long time
Highlighting the passage of a considerable amount of time.
But still she's here inside me
Despite the time, the person remains emotionally present.
Never off my mind
Constantly thinking about the person despite efforts to conceal emotions.
I try to hide it from you but you know
Acknowledging that the other person is aware of the emotional impact.
And I hear it over and over again
Repetition of emotions, suggesting persistent thoughts and feelings.
Do you recall the day I first came your way
Recalling the specific day of the initial encounter.
And I had to know you
Expressing the desire to get to know the person.
When you stepped in the way
Referencing a moment when the person caught the attention.
And I smiled at you
Positive interaction, indicated by a smile.
Though I never meant to be
Admitting that the positive interaction was unintentional.
CHORUS
Refrain/chorus section begins again.
You can talk about tomorrow
Downplaying the significance of future discussions.
All your talkin' doesn't mean a thing
Asserting that verbal communication about the future is meaningless.
All our yesterdays are sorrow
Reflecting on past experiences with a tinge of sadness.
Can't stop remembering
Unable to forget or move past the memories.
CHORUS
Refrain/chorus section repeats.
It was just yesterday
Repetition of the initial line, emphasizing the recent nature of the encounter.
That I saw your face
Reiteration of seeing the person's face through a window.
Looking in my window
Repeating the inability to remember the initial meeting place.
I can't recall the place we first met
Reflecting on the act of looking through the window.
It seems, but I guess that you know
Repeating uncertainty about the details, assuming the other person's awareness.
CHORUS
Final repetition of the refrain/chorus section.
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