Always As We Know It
Blue Dogs Lyrics
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The meaning of long term ain't nothing to you
Going the distance don't mean that much
If you're thinking 'bout forever, baby, you're out of luck
Cause you said your love was never ending
Baby you were wrong
This thing has been never ending
CHORUS
Cause Baby always as we know it ended yesterday
Your always never meant forever anyway
Forever never meant to end up quite this way
Baby, always as we know it ended yesterday
He said she said is all behind us now
We could have gone forever, but baby you don't know how
Cause falling out of love ain't that tough to do
Especially when I'm falling out of love with you
Cause you said our love was never ending
Baby you were wrong
This thing has been never ending
Baby way too long
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
The Blue Dogs's song "Always As We Know It" talks about the disillusionment that comes with realizing that promises made are not always kept. The lyrics suggest that the idea of a long-term commitment is not taken seriously by some, as evidenced by promises that have been broken. Going the distance in a relationship does not always guarantee a happy ending, and the notion of forever is often used carelessly. The song implies that it is easy to fall out of love with someone when they fail to live up to their promises.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. It highlights the concept of "always" which has clearly been misunderstood. Always is not synonymous with forever, and the song suggests that the two should not be used interchangeably. The lyrics imply that forever was not meant to end up quite this way, suggesting that the singer had hoped for a different outcome. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the feeling of disappointment and the realization that the relationship has ended.
The song uses simple, straightforward language to convey its message. The lyrics express a sense of hurt and frustration, but the music is mellow and contemplative. The combination of melody and lyrics makes this song a moving reflection on the nature of love and promises. It shows that commitments should be taken seriously and that you should never promise something that you cannot deliver.
Line by Line Meaning
Promises Promises, broken in two
Repetitive assurances and commitments have been shattered into two parts
The meaning of long term ain't nothing to you
The significance of long-lasting relationships holds no value to you
Going the distance don't mean that much
Making a great effort to continue a relationship is not something significant
If you're thinking 'bout forever, baby, you're out of luck
You cannot depend on always or forever for a successful relationship
Cause you said your love was never ending
You assured me that your love would never come to an end
Baby you were wrong
But unfortunately, your claims were untrue
This thing has been never ending
This relationship has dragged on for far too long
Baby way too long
It's been an unbearable amount of time
CHORUS
The refrain of the song
Cause Baby always as we know it ended yesterday
The 'always' and eternity in our relationship ended abruptly
Your always never meant forever anyway
Your 'always' never meant an infinite duration anyway
Forever never meant to end up quite this way
Our infinite togetherness was not supposed to deteriorate in such a manner
Baby, always as we know it ended yesterday
The familiar sense of the 'always' ended suddenly
He said she said is all behind us now
The arguments and discussions of past relationships do not matter anymore
We could have gone forever, but baby you don't know how
We could have had an eternal relationship, but you didn't possess the capability for it
Cause falling out of love ain't that tough to do
Losing affection for a person is not that difficult to accomplish
Especially when I'm falling out of love with you
Especially since I am losing affection for you
REPEAT CHORUS TWICE
Repeat the previously mentioned chorus two times
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