After Anderson left the group in June 2009, Girlicious signed with Universal Music Canada and released their second studio album, Rebuilt, in November 2010. Mejia and Sayers departed the group in February 2011 and Cordova announced her departure two years later in the form of joining a new band, Girls United.
The Way We Were
Girlicious Lyrics
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Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
Can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
If we had the chance to do it all again
Memories may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter, oh we will remember
Whenever we remember the way we were, the way we were
See I would not replace or erase all our memories
Lessons given to us we learned unselfishly
So take this moment, take an extra breath
With respect for our time, can't rewind what's just meant to be
But now we gotta move on, gotta stay strong
Celebrating us all night long
No regrets, don't forget that our time together was truly beautiful
Theses memories will live forever
Memories may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter that we will remember
Whenever we remember the way we were
In Girlicious's song The Way We Were, the lyrics speak of looking back on memories of a past relationship. The first verse paints a vivid picture of those memories, describing them as misty water-colored memories. The memories are also described as scattered pictures of the smiles they left behind. The chorus asks if things were really that simple back then or if time has rewritten the memories. It poses the question if given the chance, would they do it all again.
The second verse touches on the idea that not all memories are beautiful, and sometimes it's easier to forget painful memories. Yet, the lyrics suggest that it's the laughter shared between them that will be remembered. The bridge speaks of moving on and staying strong, while celebrating the beauty of their time together. Lastly, the chorus repeats the idea that memories may be beautiful but painful memories are often forgotten, and laughter is what will be remembered most.
Overall, the song speaks of the nostalgia that comes with looking back on past relationships. It acknowledges that not all memories are happy ones, but despite that, the memories will live on in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Memories like the corners of my mind
The memories are so vivid and unforgettable that they are etched in the corners of our minds.
Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
The memories are tinted with a misty haze and colored with a sense of nostalgia for the past.
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
The memories are like scattered pictures of our happy moments that we left behind as we moved on with life.
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
We smiled at each other with fondness for the way things were before, when life was simpler and happy.
Can it be that it was all so simple then
Looking back, we realize that life was so much simpler and uncomplicated during those times.
Or has time rewritten every line
Time has a way of altering our memories and making them seem different from how they actually were.
If we had the chance to do it all again, Tell me would we, oh could we?
If we could turn back time and relive those moments, would we do things differently or live it all over again?
Memories may be beautiful and yet What's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget
Although memories may be beautiful, we tend to forget the ones that are too painful to remember.
So it's the laughter, oh we will remember Whenever we remember the way we were, the way we were
We choose to remember the happy moments and the laughter that we shared during those times.
See I would not replace or erase all our memories
We cherish the memories, even if they are painful, and would not want to replace or erase them from our minds.
Lessons given to us we learned unselfishly
The memories have taught us valuable lessons that we learned through unselfish experiences.
So take this moment, take an extra breath With respect for our time, can't rewind what's just meant to be
We need to cherish the present moment and respect the time we have, as we cannot turn back time or change what has already happened.
But now we gotta move on, gotta stay strong Celebrating us all night long
We need to move forward, stay strong and celebrate the memories we have shared throughout the night.
No regrets, don't forget that our time together was truly beautiful
We should not have any regrets about the past, but instead remember that the time we spent together was truly beautiful.
These memories will live forever
The memories that we have created together will live on forever in our hearts and minds.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andy D
Love this! she sounds amazing!
Fyre Pussy
this is such an amazing song! XO
Polydolls
nichole has a really good voice , its diffrent and i just love it . natalie always sings like shes talking seductively lol .
Lara
They should have got back together and toured with pcd in the UK ❤️
Black Italy
Love this
Natasha
This isn’t horrible it’s just a different style a more feminine modern R&B style if you can’t comprehend that then that’s your problem for being closed minded.
OreoBoomtown
LOL, i love how they sang caught. like they share verses, it's nice. Doesn't Tiffanie sing both verses and the chorus in I.O.U.1? I haven;t listened to it in a while, so i don't remember.
OreoBoomtown
could you guys imagine any of the other girls singing this song?
TessaLoveTH
beautifull
2000watts
@NikkiTHEsinger I really like Nichole's vocals. Does she have any solo songs?