Someone Like You
Golden Lion Lyrics

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I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy
It ain't like you to hold back

Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

You'd know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summery haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me, it isn't over yet

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes they're memories made
Who would have known how bitter-sweet this would taste

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
Don't forget me, I beg, I remembered you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remembered you said
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Someone Like You" by Golden Lion is a classic ballad about heartbreak, moving on, and the bittersweet memories of a past relationship. The opening lines set the scene, with the singer acknowledging that her ex-lover has moved on and found someone else. She hears that their dreams have come true with this new partner, implying that he was looking for something that she was unable to provide.

The chorus speaks of the heartache of losing someone and the sometimes-painful process of moving on. The singer promises to find someone new but still wishes the best for her ex-lover, hoping that they will both eventually find happiness. The phrase "Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead" is particularly poignant, acknowledging that love isn't always enough to make a relationship work.

The verses also touch on the passage of time and the nostalgic sweetness of memories. The singer mentions "our glory days" and the fact that they grew up "in a summery haze." The lyrics convey a sense of longing for the simpler times, while also acknowledging that life goes on and people change.

Overall, "Someone Like You" is a touching and relatable song about the pain of lost love and the hope for a better future. Its emotional lyrics and simple melody make it a favorite for many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard that you're settled down
I found out that you have put down roots with someone else.

That you found a girl and you're married now
You've found a woman and you're now committed to each other through marriage.

I heard that your dreams came true
I was told that everything you ever hoped for has finally come to fruition.

Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
I assume that she is capable of providing for you in ways that I could not.

Old friend
Hey there, buddy.

Why are you so shy
I'm surprised to see you acting reserved and timid.

It ain't like you to hold back
Your reluctance to open up is out of character for you.

Or hide from the light
It seems like you're avoiding attention or maybe even the truth.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
I feel bad for showing up unexpectedly and inconveniencing you.

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
But I couldn't resist coming to see you, I needed to be here.

I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
I had hoped that simply seeing me would trigger your memory.

That for me, it isn't over
Even though some time has passed, I can't seem to put our relationship behind me.

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I'll move on and try to find someone else who is like you.

I wish nothing but the best for you, too
I want you to be happy, and I hope that everything works out for you as well.

Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Please don't forget about me, I remember you promising to remember me as well.

Sometimes it lasts in love
Love can sometimes be long-lasting and fulfilling.

But sometimes it hurts instead
But it can also be painful and difficult to move on from.

You'd know how the time flies
You would understand how quickly time passes.

Only yesterday was the time of our lives
It feels like it was only yesterday that we were living our best lives together.

We were born and raised in a summery haze
We grew up in a carefree, simple time.

Bound by the surprise of our glory days
We were brought together by the unexpected greatness of our past experiences.

Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Nothing in my life compares to the connection we once had, and I have no other concerns.

Regrets and mistakes they're memories made
Even though we may have made mistakes, those experiences have become part of our shared history.

Who would have known how bitter-sweet this would taste
Who would have thought that this experience - both happy and sad - would be so difficult to swallow?

Sometimes it lasts in love
Love can sometimes be long-lasting and fulfilling.

But sometimes it hurts instead
But it can also be painful and difficult to move on from.

Sometimes it lasts in love
Love can sometimes be long-lasting and fulfilling.

But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah, yeah
But it can also be painful and difficult to move on from.

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