The Way
Daniel Bedingfield Lyrics


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To love somebody like you,
would take the rest of my life,
This is my revelation,
I feel my heart falling off,
And give my conscious a knife,
This is my reservation,
Ohh this is the way of the moon
Waxing and wane,
Fro-ing and to,
This is the way of the Sun,
At the end of the day,
Night always comes,
This is the way of my youth,
Risking it all,
Pursuing the truth,
This is the way of the world,
My love is changing,
I really meant what I said,
All of it wasn't a lie,
You were the one I wanted,
But in the new light of day,
Affection started to die,
Our house of love was haunted,
This is the way of the rain,
Evaporate up and falling again,
This is the way of her smile,
It burns in her eyes but lasts for a while,
This is the way of the Earth,
The cycle of life,
Of dying and birth,
This is the way of my heart,
My love is changing,
Season changes,
My life changes,
Memory changes,
My love changes,
System changes,
My world changes,
Jesus, Jesus never changes,
This is the way of the rain,
Evaporate up and falling again,
This is the way of her smile,
It burns in her eyes but lasts for a while,
This is the way of the Earth,
The cycle of life,
Of dying and birth,




This is the way of my heart,
My love is changing...

Overall Meaning

In Daniel Bedingfield's song The Way, the lyrics are about the nature of love and how it changes over time. The first verse expresses the deep and all-consuming love that the singer has for someone, saying that it would take the rest of his life to love them fully. However, as the song progresses, the tone shifts and we see the singer grappling with the reality of love - that it is fickle and can change unexpectedly. He even uses the metaphor of the moon and the sun to show how love has its own cycles - waxing and waning like the moon, and coming to an end with the darkness of the night.


The chorus then repeats that "my love is changing" as the singer recognizes that love is a journey of ups and downs, and that sometimes it can even lead to heartbreak. He explores this idea further in the second verse, admitting that he once thought he had found the one he wanted - but then love began to fade away like rain evaporating and then falling again. He also recognizes that seasons change, memories change, and even the entire world can change. The only constant, he notes, is Jesus - who never changes.


Overall, The Way is a poignant reflection on the nature of love and how it can evolve and transform over time. It acknowledges the highs and lows of love, and ultimately emphasizes the importance of embracing change and trusting in something bigger than ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

To love somebody like you,
It would require dedicating the rest of my life to loving someone like you.


would take the rest of my life,
Loving someone like you would require a lifetime of commitment and devotion.


This is my revelation,
I have had an epiphany or realization about something important.


I feel my heart falling off,
I sense that my emotions are becoming uncontrollable or overwhelming me.


And give my conscious a knife,
My conscience is causing me pain or distress.


This is my reservation,
I have some reservations or doubts about something.


Ohh this is the way of the moon
The moon has a regular cycle of change, from waxing to waning.


Waxing and wane,
The moon goes through a regular cycle of growth and decline.


Fro-ing and to,
This is likely a typo or misspelling, but could be interpreted as alluding to the idea of back-and-forth motion or fluctuation.


This is the way of the Sun,
The sun also has a regular cycle, with day giving way to night.


At the end of the day,
When the day comes to a close or concludes.


Night always comes,
The darkness of night inevitably follows the daylight hours.


This is the way of my youth,
I am taking risks and seeking truth as a young person.


Risking it all,
I am putting everything on the line in pursuit of something meaningful.


Pursuing the truth,
I am on a quest to uncover what is real and genuine.


This is the way of the world,
The world is in a constant state of flux and change.


My love is changing,
My feelings and emotions towards someone are evolving and transforming.


I really meant what I said,
I was sincere when I expressed my feelings or intentions.


All of it wasn't a lie,
I was truthful and honest in my words and actions.


You were the one I wanted,
I had a strong desire or attraction to someone specific.


But in the new light of day,
After some time or perspective, a new understanding or awareness has emerged.


Affection started to die,
My feelings of fondness or tenderness for someone have begun to fade or disappear.


Our house of love was haunted,
Our relationship was plagued by unresolved issues or negative emotions.


This is the way of the rain,
Like the weather, rain evaporates and falls, repeating in a cycle.


Evaporate up and falling again,
Rain evaporates into the air and then falls again in a continuous cycle.


This is the way of her smile,
A smile has a temporary, fleeting quality, but can leave a lasting impression.


It burns in her eyes but lasts for a while,
A smile can be intense or powerful, even though it is brief or short-lived.


This is the way of the Earth,
The planet has a cycle of life and death that continues endlessly.


The cycle of life,
The ongoing process of birth, growth, maturity, and eventual decline or death.


Of dying and birth,
The end of one life leads to the beginning of another in an endless cycle.


This is the way of my heart,
My emotional state is also changing and shifting over time.


Season changes,
Emotions can have different phases or stages, like the seasons of the year.


My life changes,
My circumstances and experiences shape how I feel and think.


Memory changes,
My recollection of past events can shift or be altered over time.


My love changes,
My feelings towards someone can fluctuate and transform over time.


System changes,
The world and society around me can undergo major transformations.


My world changes,
My personal reality and worldview can evolve in response to changing circumstances.


Jesus, Jesus never changes,
A possible reference to the idea that faith in Jesus and his teachings is a constant and unwavering force in a rapidly changing world.


This is the way of the rain,
Rain continues its cycle of evaporation and precipitation, like the cyclical nature of emotions and relationships.


Evaporate up and falling again,
Rain evaporates and then falls back to earth, similar to how emotions can shift and transform over time.


This is the way of her smile,
A smile can have a powerful, transformative effect on someone's emotional state.


It burns in her eyes but lasts for a while,
The memory of a smile can have a lingering impact, even after the moment has passed.


This is the way of the Earth,
The planet itself is constantly changing and evolving, like how individuals and societies undergo transformations.


The cycle of life,
Birth, growth, maturity, and death are all part of an endless cycle that repeats over time.


Of dying and birth,
The end of one phase of life gives way to the beginning of another, leading to an ongoing cycle of renewal and transformation.


This is the way of my heart,
My own emotional state is subject to change and fluctuation, like everything else in the world around me.


My love is changing...
My feelings towards someone or something are in a state of flux and transformation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Danielle A. Brisebois, Nikola Rachelle Bedingfield, Wayne Steven Jr Rodrigues

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jaretheking

I LOVE THIS SONG. Why is it not popular? such a shame his career stalled after his car accident, he really is a great songwriter. This is one of my favourite songs

nick chopper

Amazing song!! "This is the way of my youth risking it all pursuing the truth" Then Jesus Jesus!! I'm overly exited right now haha. I love this guy!

80s Dude

When I listen to The Way, it’s a shame Daniel Bedingfield didn’t do more songs like this. It has such an upbeat nature!

JNL

I luv his lyrics!!! This song amazes with its contridiction's. Cant get enough of his music an lyrics. Like the song 'Sorry" I sent it to my sister an she actually forgave me. Its amazing I wish more ppl aprecaited his lyrics. Well done Daniel!!!

Uzma H

the lyrics are beautiful, the video is AMAZING, david himself is amazing... this is definitely some good music that has come out after a while..

mikejessmax

I love Daniel. I admire and wish I could write songs like him. Love his songwriting style.

Keanu Arthur

Wow what wonderful song DANIEL

MagicAndSpoilers

Rediscovering Daniel... so much love for this song! (and for all of them!) So glad he's started making music again... odd new videos but awesome music!

Lauren Pollock

Love the song so much ☺️❤️

Phil Dawson

By far the best song I've heard of his

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