On My Way To You
Maureen McGovern Lyrics
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I find myself reciting
The words I've said or should have said
Like scenes that need rewriting
The smiles I never answered
Doors perhaps I should have opened
Songs forgotten in the morning
The tears I may have squandered
The many pipers I have paid
Along the roads I've wandered
Yet all the time I knew it
Love was somewhere out there waiting
Though I may regret a kiss or two
If I had changed a single day
What went amiss or went astray
I may have never found my way to you
If I had changed a single day
What went amiss or went astray
I may have never found my way to you
I wouldn't change a thing that happened
On my way to you
Maureen McGovern's song "On My Way To You" is a reflective ballad about the journey of life and love. The lyrics describe the singer's contemplations as they lay waiting for sleep. The singer thinks back on moments that have passed and wishes they could have been different. They wonder about missed opportunities and doors left unopened, and reflect on the roles they have played and the tears they have shed along the way.
The lyrics suggest that despite these regrets and missed chances, the singer has always held onto the hope that love was waiting for them somewhere out there. The last two verses emphasize this point, with the singer imagining what might have happened if they had changed even a single day of their past. In contrast to the regret described in the earlier verses, the song's ultimate message is one of contentment and acceptance. The singer declares that they wouldn't change a thing that happened on their way to finding love.
Line by Line Meaning
So often as I wait for sleep
As I lay down to sleep, I often find myself thinking
I find myself reciting
I go over things in my mind
The words I've said or should have said
I think about the things I've said and the things I wished I had said
Like scenes that need rewriting
I feel like some situations could have been better
The smiles I never answered
I remember the times I missed a chance to smile back
Doors perhaps I should have opened
I regret not taking opportunities that came my way
Songs forgotten in the morning
I forget some of the beautiful things that happened in the day
I relive the roles I've played
I go back to thinking about the parts I played in those scenarios
The tears I may have squandered
I regret times when I may have wasted tears on things that didn't matter
The many pipers I have paid
I have made sacrifices along my journey
Along the roads I've wandered
I remember the different paths I've taken
Yet all the time I knew it
But I always knew deep down
Love was somewhere out there waiting
That love was waiting for me to find it
Though I may regret a kiss or two
Even though I may have some small regrets
If I had changed a single day
If I had made a different choice on any given day
What went amiss or went astray
If some events didn't go as planned
I may have never found my way to you
I may never have met the person I love if anything had been different
I wouldn't change a thing that happened
Despite the regrets I have, I wouldn't change anything because it all led me to you
On my way to you
My journey has been worth it, because I ended up with you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND
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Brendan John
The ONLY version of this beautiful song belongs to Maureen ! EXQUISITE interpretation !
Michele Wiles
Beautiful! Sitting here with tears in my eyes listening to it.
mira nella
no one can ever sing like Maureen Mc.govern. her voice captivates your inner soul and inner heart.
Taty Star
I agree, as she captivated me, very beauty song to relax moments...
Zel Fairorth
This song which was written by LeGrand and the Bergmans is spectacular, and Maureen is excellent. I love it, and cannot thank you enough.
Bunny Mad
Oh my goodness. I'm goosey! So heartbreakingly beautiful. I'm learning it. Haven't got the control to do those top notes quietly yet tho. I'm all teary......Barbra Streisand does it well, but this is.......uniquely exquisite.....
Taty Star
There are some musics that are right only on determinated artist, as this one for Maureen, Making Love for Air Supply, etc. Not every songs become good sung for other artists.
Tina Tessina
Such a gorgeous song. Learning it now.
Darcey Allen
My boyfriend sent me this today. We're both 60+! and we're lovers a long time ago. I can't stop crying and neither can he. I love you, V.
Lily Uncanin
One of my favorite songs... Thank you for posting this.