Used To
Daughtry(도트리) Lyrics
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I was the only one around
You used to lean on me
The only other choice was falling down
You used to walk with me like
We had nowhere we needed to go
Nice and slow
To no place in particular
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
When nights were clear, you were the first star that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought we used to know
At least there's you
And at least there's me
Can we get this back
Can we get this back
To how it used to be?
I used to reach for you when
I got lost along the way
I used to listen
You always had the just right thing to say
I used to follow you
Never really cared where we would go
Fast or slow
To anywhere at all
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
The nights were clear for the first time that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought we used to know
At least there's you
And at least there's me
Can we get this back
Can we get this back
To how it used to be?
I look around me
And I want you to be there
'Cause I miss the things that we shared
Look around you
It's empty, and you're sad
'Cause you miss the love that we had
You used to talk to me like
I was the only one around
The only one around
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
The nights were clear for the first time that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought we used to know
At least there's you
And at least there's me
Can we get this back
Can we get this back
To how it used to be? Yeah
To how it used to be
To how it used to be, yeah
To how it used to be
To how it used to be
The song "Used To" by Daughtry is a sentimental ballad about missing someone who was once close but has grown distant. The lyrics indicate that the singer and the person they are addressing used to be very close, even dependent on each other, but now the relationship has changed, and they want to get it back to how it used to be. The first verse describes how the person used to talk to the singer and lean on them, showing a sense of closeness and intimacy. The second verse explains how the singer used to reach out to the person when lost and how the person always had the right thing to say. The chorus repeats the phrase "We used to have this figured out" and talks about how they used to breathe without a doubt, indicating a sense of certainty and security that the relationship provided. The bridge highlights how the singer misses the person and the things they used to share together.
Overall, the song is a testament to the importance of relationships and how they can change over time. The lyrics suggest that no matter how close two people may be, they can still grow apart, but that doesn't mean they have to stay that way. The song exudes a heartfelt plea for rekindling the closeness and intimacy that was once shared between the two people.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to talk to me like I was the only one around
You used to make me feel special by giving me undivided attention and making me feel like I mattered the most.
You used to lean on me, the only other choice was falling down
You used to depend on me when you were going through tough times and the only other option left was to fall apart.
You used to walk with me like we had nowhere we needed to go, nice and slow, to no place in particular
We used to stroll aimlessly, enjoying each other's company without any specific destination in mind, taking our time to cherish the moment.
We used to have this figured out, we used to breathe without a doubt
We used to be so sure about everything, and our bond was so strong that we didn't have to worry about anything.
When nights were clear, you were the first star that I'd see
During the clear and peaceful nights, you were always the first thing that caught my attention and made me feel content.
I used to reach for you when I got lost along the way
Whenever I felt confused or lost, I used to look for you as you were the one guiding me through everything.
I used to listen, you always had the just right thing to say
Whenever I was troubled, you used to say the right things and give me the perfect advice, which made me feel better.
Never really cared where we would go, fast or slow, to anywhere at all
We didn't worry about the destination or the speed of our journey, as long as we were together, it didn't matter where we were headed.
I look around me and I want you to be there 'cause I miss the things that we shared
Even when I look around and see everything has changed, I want you to be there with me as I miss the things we used to share.
Look around you, it's empty, and you're sad 'cause you miss the love that we had
When you look around, everything looks empty, and you feel sad because you miss the love we once shared.
To how it used to be
The singer wants to go back to how things used to be when he was happy and content with what he had.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ZAC MALOY, HOWARD BENSON, CHRIS DAUGHERTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You used to talk to me like
I was the only one around
You used to lean on me like
The only other choice was falling down
You used to walk with me like
We had nowhere we needed to go,
Nice and slow, to no place in particular
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
When nights were clear, you were the first star that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought
We used to know
At least there's you, and at least there's me
Can we get this back?
Can we get this back to how it used to be?
I used to reach for you when
I got lost along the way
I used to listen
You always had just the right thing to say
I used to follow you
Never really cared where we would go,
Fast or slow, to anywhere at all
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
When nights were clear, you were the first star that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought
We used to know
At least there's you, and at least there's me
Can we get this back?
Can we get this back to how it used to be?
I look around me,
And I want you to be there
'Cause I miss the things that we shared
Look around you
It's empty, and you're sad
'Cause you miss the love that we had
You used to talk to me like
I was the only one around,
The only one around
We used to have this figured out
We used to breathe without a doubt
When nights were clear, you were the first star that I'd see
We used to have this under control
We never thought
We used to know
At least there's you, and at least there's me
Can we get this back?
Can we get this back to how it used to be? Yeah!
To how it used to be
To how it used to be, yeah!
To how it used to be
To how it used to be
@Ladysm1th
How is it possible that all of Daughtry's songs are amazing? None of them are bad or even okay, they're all great!
@lautasanders8321
Ladysmith agreed
@kennethsatria6607
Sounds good
@elizabethdiane3679
Because he's that damn good
@brianlecky85
Nail right on the head!!!
@veganhigler6541
no not all of them
@christydeanmichaels3238
I Love All His Songs,The Lyrics Are Heartfelt And With His Voice Just Amazing
@serenaeby7932
I. Love Chris daughtry
@nataliavilla4635
I hate This song
@twiztedlady4750
Happy 2020!!! Still listening to Daughtry!!!! He Rocks💞💞💞