The Way We Were
Andy Williams Lyrics


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Memories light the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were

Can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
If we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me, would we?
Could we?

Memories may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter we will remember
Whenever we remember




The way we were
The way we were

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Way We Were by Andy Williams reminisce about past memories and how beautiful and painful they can be. Memories are described as lighting the corners of one's mind and being reminiscent of misty water-colored images of past events. There are also scattered pictures of the smiles left behind that were given to one another for the way they were. All of these memories create a picture of the past and the way things used to be.


Line by Line Meaning

Memories light the corners of my mind
Recollections come to me unexpectedly and give me a quick glimpse of the past


Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
Vague but colorful memories of how things used to be


Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
Scattered pictures of happy moments we shared and left behind


Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
We exchanged genuine smiles with each other because of the way we behaved


Can it be that it was all so simple then
Is it possible that things were so uncomplicated back then


Or has time rewritten every line
Or has passing time altered the circumstances so much that they are no longer recognizable


If we had the chance to do it all again
If we could go back in time and relive those moments


Tell me, would we?
I wonder if we'd make the same decisions if given the opportunity again


Could we?
Doubts whether we are capable of recreating those same things in the present scenario


Memories may be beautiful and yet
Although memories can be beautiful, it is still true that


What's too painful to remember
Things that are too painful to recall


We simply choose to forget
We simply decide to forget about them


So it's the laughter we will remember
Therefore, it's the sound of laughter that we're likely to remember


Whenever we remember
It's almost always when we think of those happy things


The way we were
That the things that happened in the past, in spite of their ups and downs, were simply 'the way we were'




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dunhill An

Do you still listen this beautiful song in 2021 like me?

Who's listening this song in 2021 like me?



Memories of those far-off day?
Memories tinged with sadness ?
Reminiscences and Memories crowded your mind?
Long lost friend?
or heyday of your life?
I want hear your stories.


Leave your beautiful stories at my door
I'll leave them for the one who waits behind.



All comments from YouTube:

Kelly Mix

Andy Williams (1927 - 2012) was the best male singer if the last half of the 20th century - on one better! This great album was released in 1974 and is one of my favorites.

Louie Colon

This man had a wonderful voice.I would listen to his music on tv when I was young.you just don't hear music like this anymore. this song
reminds me of my brother, R.I.P David, always in my heart.

Junjun Ornias

Song from the heart..I always played this song in long playing album when I was 5 or 6 yrs old..I miss you Daddy and mommy..😍😍😍

kuwinsitall

this song is dripping with melancholy. one of those songs that gets right inside you...

beauty for ashes

Andy was one of my mama's favorite singers. when i was a little girl, i didn't appreciate his singing much, but i understand the attraction now. Andy Williams is a phenomenal singer,

Philip Atiga

He was no my Idol..Andy Williams from 60s till then..

alrockswitch

Beautiful. Heard this for the first time when I was a 5 year old kid in the back seat when my parents went out for a drive. Miss you mom and dad, love you

Gordon Robbins

alrockswitch . I remember those days too my friend. I miss my family as well . I truly believe not an easy time but a better time. God bless you stay safe. ❤️❤️

Tom Tapp

alrockswitch how true!

Александр Купер

чудесное исполнение !

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