Fifteen Years Ago
Timeless Longing: A Heart's Echo from Fifteen Years Ago
Lyrics
I saw a man today who said he talked to you
I encountered a man today who claimed to have spoken with you.
Not so long ago I think a month or two
Not too long ago, perhaps a month or two.
As my mind raced back in time I prayed oh Lord don't let it show
As I reflected on the past, I silently prayed that my emotions wouldn't be evident.
He thinks I forgot you fifteen years ago
He believes I've moved on from memories of you, forgetting you fifteen years ago.
Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same
Fifteen years have passed, but my feelings remain unchanged.
Why did he have to mention your sweet name
Why did he have to bring up your name, reopening emotional wounds?
I'm as broken up inside as if it's been a week or so
Internally, I am still deeply affected, as if only a week has elapsed.
Takes a mighty strong love to keep a man thinkin' of
It requires a robust and enduring love to keep a man constantly thinking about a woman he hasn't seen since fifteen years ago.
A girl he hasn't seen since fifteen years ago
Refers to the lasting impact of a past relationship.
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[Steel guitar interlude]
I've got a lovely wife who thinks the world of me
Despite having a loving wife who holds me in high regard,
Promised her my love through our eternity
I made a commitment to her for a lifetime.
I've tried hard to make her happy and so far she doesn't know
I've made sincere efforts to bring her joy, but she remains unaware of the lingering thoughts about you.
That I can't shake this thing of fifteen years ago
I struggle to let go of the emotions tied to fifteen years ago.
Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same
Time has passed, yet the emotional intensity from fifteen years ago persists.
Why did he have to mention your good name
Why did the man have to mention your name, causing fresh pain?
I'm as broken up inside as if it's been a week or so
Internally shattered, as if only a week has transpired.
Takes a mighty long time to get a real love off of your mind
It takes a considerable amount of time to free oneself from the memories of a true love.
I know I've tried since fifteen years ago
I acknowledge that I've made attempts to move on since fifteen years ago.
I know I've tried since fifteen years ago
Reiteration of the struggle to overcome the lingering emotions from fifteen years ago.
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