Somewhere Down the Road
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Guess I always knew inside
I wouldn't have you for a long time
Those dreams of yours are shining on distant shores
And if they're calling you away
I have no right to make you stay
But somewhere down the road
Our roads are gonna cross again
It doesn't really matter when
But somewhere down the road
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong with me
Sometimes goodbyes are not forever
It doesn't matter if you're gone
I still believe in us together
I understand more than you think I can
You have to go out on your own
So you can find your way back home
But somewhere down the road
Our roads are gonna cross again
It doesn't really matter when
But somewhere down the road
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong with me
Letting go is just another way to say
I'll always love you so
We had the right love at the wrong time
Maybe we've only just begun
Maybe the best is yet to come
'Cause somewhere down the road
Our roads are gonna cross again
It doesn't really matter when
But somewhere down the road
I know that heart of yours will come to see
That you belong with me
Barry Manilow's "Somewhere Down The Road" is a melancholic song about a love that was perfect, but unfortunately ended too soon. The first verse highlights the inevitable knowledge that the relationship will not last long. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope that their paths will cross again in the future. The verses, along with the chorus, cleverly use the same phrase "Somewhere down the road" as a way of depicting a continuation, a future meeting which could still happen.
The second verse is particularly insightful as it deals with the aftermath of separation and the struggle to let go of someone you still love. The tone shifts slightly, becoming more encouraging, with lines like "Sometimes goodbyes are not forever" and "Maybe the best is yet to come." The bridge of the song is particularly moving; it highlights the idea that letting go is a form of love, "letting go is just another way to say, I'll always love you so."
The song's nostalgic feel and carefully crafted lyrics make it a timeless classic. Though it was released in 1981, the nostalgic and relatable theme of the song makes it relevant to listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
We had the right love at the wrong time
Our love was meant to be, but the timing wasn't right for us to be together.
Guess I always knew inside
Deep down, I always had a feeling that we weren't meant to be together at that moment in time.
I wouldn't have you for a long time
I knew that our time together was limited and that we wouldn't be able to be together for a long period of time.
Those dreams of yours are shining on distant shores
The things you dream of are far away and seem unattainable at this moment in time.
And if they're calling you away
If your dreams are pulling you in a different direction,
I have no right to make you stay
I can't force you to stay with me when you're being called towards your dreams.
But somewhere down the road
At some point in the future,
Our roads are gonna cross again
We'll meet again,
It doesn't really matter when
The timing isn't important.
I know that heart of yours will come to see
I have faith that you'll eventually realize,
That you belong with me
That we're meant to be together.
Sometimes goodbyes are not forever
Saying goodbye doesn't always mean that it's the end forever.
It doesn't matter if you're gone
Even if you're physically not with me,
I still believe in us together
I still have faith in our future together.
I understand more than you think I can
I have a deeper understanding of our situation than you may realize.
You have to go out on your own
You have to pursue your dreams and goals on your own.
So you can find your way back home
You have to go on your own journey to find your way back to me.
Letting go is just another way to say
Saying goodbye and moving on doesn't mean that my love for you is gone.
I'll always love you so
My love for you will always be strong.
Maybe we've only just begun
Perhaps our story together is just starting.
Maybe the best is yet to come
The future may hold even better things for us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-lv8ll1lb4z
This song tells my story perfectly, it discribes how our love was then, just the wrong time, and how our love feels today when now finally might be the right time, we may be back in each others arms soon, ,which would be a miracle.....My amazing story starts after I lost my wife of 40 years and believe it or not my first love from 50 years ago lost her husband of 20 years around the same time, almost magically we found each again through friends and family and have fallen back in love again, feels like the same love we had over 50 years ago, we've been talking for hours now for over 2 years and still haven't met yet, nervous and scared we are planning to meet soon to see what God has planned for us in the future, I'll keep you posted, Steve
@pchillclassics8910
Steve, good luck and keep the fire burning. Keep me posted.
@MaeBalbaloza-fv4se
Mis my husband in heaven
@jeftesantos6845
What Wonder history. Congratulations. Regards.
@maritaorocay2184
Exciting story i love it ❤
@zrunner240Z
Updates??
@lurohamadesmarais7781
This really hits me ! I shared this song the day I found him after 28 years ..
@maryanntingranesdonguines4446
If heaven allows our roads to cross..hoping and keep holding to what we had..you know who you are..my dearest..😘
@pchillclassics8910
Love that!
@VivoMoto-cg2ov
Right love but wrong person..😭💔