When
Billy Vaughan and His Orchestra Lyrics
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We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when
The lyrics of When by Billy Vaughan and His Orchestra tell the story of a chance encounter between two people who feel like they have met before. The lyrics describe the familiarity between the two people, in how they are dressed and how they smile at each other. However, the song talks about the fact that they cannot remember where or when they met before. The lyrics suggest that some things that happened for the first time seem to be happening again, and that and the two people might have laughed and loved before, but cannot remember where or when.
The song is a romantic ballad, and its narrator wonders if he has met the woman before or if they have a spiritual or magical connection. The song lyrics question the concept of fate and how it might bring two people together more than once. They sing about how it seems like they have loved and laughed before, but have somehow forgotten where and when. This song creates a feeling of nostalgia for a lost love, and provokes a sense of longing for a love that was not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we stood and talked like this before
We have had this exact conversation or experience previously.
We looked at each other in the same way then
Our gazes were just as intense and meaningful last time we were together.
But I can't remember where or when
Unfortunately, the specifics of our previous encounter elude me.
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
You are sporting the same outfit now as you were during our previous meeting.
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
Your current grin mirrors one that you wore the last time we crossed paths.
But I can't remember where or when
Regrettably, the key details of our last interaction are hazy to me.
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain significant occurrences have taken place in our lives.
Seem to be happening again
And now, those events appear to be taking place in our lives once more.
And so it seems that we have met before
Based on our interactions and conversations, it is apparent that we have crossed paths at least once previously.
And laughed before, and loved before
At some point, we have shared moments of joy as well as affection for one another.
But who knows where or when
Unfortunately, the exact circumstances of our prior connection remain a mystery.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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Jorge Ferreira Brandão
Música linda e maravilhosa!Fantástica,com um leve sabor jazzístico!
notaire2
Kultivierte und wunderschöne Leistung dieser zwei melodischen Meisterstücke im angenehmen Tempo mit gut vereinigten Tönen aller Instrumente. Wahrlich bezaubernd!
Jorge Ferreira Brandão
Lindaaaaaa!Com leve sabor jazzístico !