I'll Never Be the Same
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Stars have lost their meaning for me
I'll never be the same
Nothing's what it once use to be
And when the songbirds that sing
Tell me it's spring
I can't believe their song
Once love was king but kings can be wrongI'll never be the same
There is such an ache in my heart
Never be the same since we're apart
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
I know down deep inside
I'll never be the same never be the same again
I'll never be the same
Stars have lost their meaning for me
I'll never be the same
Nothing's what it once use to be
And when the songbirds that sing
Tell me it's spring
I can't believe their song
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
I'll never be the same
There is such an ache in my heart
Never be the same since we're apart
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
I know down deep inside
Georgie Auld's song "I'll Never Be The Same" is a melancholic reflection on lost love and its lingering effects. The song opens with the singer admitting that the stars have lost their meaning for him, suggesting that he is disillusioned with the world and has lost his sense of wonder or hope. He then repeats the titular refrain "I'll never be the same" throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of his emotional pain and the sense of irrevocable change that comes with heartbreak.
The singer's sense of disorientation and despair is further emphasized by his observation that "nothing's what it once used to be." This sense of loss and disconnection from the world is compounded by his inability to appreciate the beauty of spring when songbirds sing, as he notes that he "can't believe their song." This suggests that the singer is unable to find joy or comfort in the natural world, further emphasizing his emotional detachment and sense of loss.
The final stanza reinforces the singer's sense of heartbreak, as he admits that "there is such an ache in my heart" and that he will "never be the same since we're apart." Despite the pain he feels and the knowledge that he cannot go back to the way things were, there is still a sense of hopelessness in the final lines as the singer admits that he knows "down deep inside" that he will never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never be the same
The singer has undergone some kind of significant change and will not return to their previous state.
Stars have lost their meaning for me
The singer no longer finds wonder or pleasure in things that once brought them joy.
Nothing's what it once use to be
The world appears different to the singer, or their perception of it has changed fundamentally.
And when the songbirds that sing
The artist finds it difficult to take solace or pleasure from common sources of beauty, like birdsong.
Tell me it's spring
The birdsong is a sign of the changing seasons, but this natural transition fails to inspire the artist as it once did.
I can't believe their song
The singer is jaded or disbelieving towards things that once filled them with optimism or hope.
Once love was king but kings can be wrong
The singer experienced a disillusionment or breakup that undermined their faith in the power of love.
There is such an ache in my heart
The artist feels a deep and pervasive sadness or pain related to their change in outlook.
Never be the same since we're apart
The artist's change in perspective has been brought on by a separation from a lover or partner.
Though there's a lot that a smile may hide
Despite appearances, the artist is not truly happy or at ease in their current state.
I know down deep inside
The singer is aware of their own emotions and is not pretending to be content or unaffected.
I'll never be the same never be the same again
The artist emphasizes that they will not revert to their previous state of mind or return to the way things were before their separation from their partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Kahn, Matt Malneck, Frank Signorelli
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