Past Present and Future
Agnetha Fältskog Lyrics
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Past - well now let me tell you about the past
Past is filled with silent joys and broken toys
Laughing girls and teasing boys
Was I ever in love?
I called it love
I mean - it felt like love
There were moments when...
Well, there were moments when...
[Present]
Go out with you?
Why not?
Do I like to dance?
Of course
Take a walk along the beach tonight?
I'd love to
(But) Don't try to touch me
Don't try to touch me
Cause that will never happen again
Shall we dance?
[Instrumental]
[The Future]
Tomorrow - well... Tomorrow is a long way off
Maybe someday I'll hold somebody's hand
Maybe somewhere someone will understand
You know - I used to sing: "A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket"
I'm all packed up and I'm on my way and I'm gonna fall in love
But at the moment it's doesn't look good
At the moment it will never happen again
I don't think it will ever happen again
The lyrics of Agnetha Fältskog's song "Past Present and Future" are a reflection on the different stages of a person's life - the past, present, and future. The song begins by acknowledging the joys and sorrows of the past, which includes memories of love that may have faded with time. The singer says that she called it love and that it felt like love, hinting that perhaps her past relationships were not entirely fulfilling or genuine.
The song then transitions to the present, where the singer is open to the possibility of a new relationship. She agrees to go out with someone, dances with them, and takes a walk along the beach. However, she quickly establishes a boundary by saying "Don't try to touch me" because certain things from the past may never happen again, and she doesn't want to get hurt.
In the future, the singer expresses hope that someday she will hold somebody's hand and find someone who truly understands her. However, she doubts that love will come her way anytime soon. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer admitting that she doesn't think love will ever happen for her again.
Overall, "Past Present and Future" is a poignant reflection on the universal experience of love and loss. The song comments on the transience of relationships and the difficulty of finding love, but also expresses hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Past - well now let me tell you about the past
The singer is about to reflect on their past experiences
Past is filled with silent joys and broken toys
The past contains both happy and sad moments
Laughing girls and teasing boys
Memories of girls and boys having fun together
Was I ever in love?
The artist reflects on past relationships and questions if they were in love
I called it love
The artist believed their past relationships were love
I mean - it felt like love
The singer had strong emotions in their past relationships
There were moments when...
The singer is about to elaborate on specific moments in their past relationships
Well, there were moments when...
The artist reflects on specific moments in their past relationships
Go out with you?
The artist is presented with a potential date
Why not?
The artist is open to going on a date
Do I like to dance?
The singer enjoys dancing
Of course
The artist confirms they like to dance
Take a walk along the beach tonight?
The singer is presented with a potential romantic activity
I'd love to
The singer is excited about the possibility of the romantic activity
Don't try to touch me
The singer establishes boundaries with their date
Cause that will never happen again
The artist has been hurt in the past and doesn't want to relive those experiences
Shall we dance?
The artist suggests dancing with their date
Tomorrow - well... Tomorrow is a long way off
The singer is unsure of their future
Maybe someday I'll hold somebody's hand
The singer hopes to find love in the future
Maybe somewhere someone will understand
The artist hopes to find someone who understands them in the future
You know - I used to sing: "A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket"
The artist reflects on a childhood song they used to sing
I'm all packed up and I'm on my way and I'm gonna fall in love
The artist is ready to move on from their past and find love again
But at the moment it's doesn't look good
The singer is feeling uncertain about their current chances of finding love
At the moment it will never happen again
The artist is feeling hopeless about their romantic future
I don't think it will ever happen again
The singer feels pessimistic about their chances of finding love in the future
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTIE BUTLER, GEORGE MORTON, JERRY LEIBER
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