Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
Since You Stayed Here
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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The pictures all have different frames now.
And all the chairs are rearranged now.
Somehow, I've thrown out every souvenir.
Yes, there've been changes made
since you stayed here.
You'd never recognize the street.
The colors in the trees have changed now.
Strange how I've hardly thought of you this year.
Yes, there've been changes made since you stayed here.
The same address, the more or less.
More happens, less matters, I guess.
You'd never recognize my life.
The party-givers know my name now.
And when I cry it's not the same now.
Somehow, I never waste a single tear.
Yes, there've been changes made
since you stayed here.
You'd never recognize the room.
You'd never recognize . . .
The lyrics to Michael Crawford's song Since You Stayed Here are reflective of the changes that have taken place in the singer's life since the departure of a significant other. The opening stanza indicates that the singer has moved on and is exhibiting signs of newfound independence, as evidenced by the rearrangement of the furniture in the room. The use of different picture frames, which suggests the presence of new memories, further highlights the singer's desire to create a new life that is separate from his past.
The second verse is a continuation of the first, as the singer highlights the changes that have occurred in the street, including the shifting colors of the trees and the changing games that the neighbors' kids play. These changes reflect the singer's changing perspective on life and his ability to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings, despite the absence of his former partner.
The final stanza reflects the lessons that the singer has learned since parting ways with his ex, including the realization that his life has taken on a new form, with new people and experiences that he is grateful for. The use of the phrase "more happens, less matters" suggests that the singer has gained perspective and is now focused on living life to the fullest, rather than dwelling on the past.
Overall, the lyrics to Since You Stayed Here are a powerful testament to the transformative power of change, and the ability of individuals to grow and evolve in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd never recognize the room.
The room has changed so much that if you saw it now, you wouldn't even know it was the same room.
The pictures all have different frames now.
The pictures on the wall have been updated with new frames and styles.
And all the chairs are rearranged now.
The chairs have been moved to different locations in the room.
Somehow, I've thrown out every souvenir.
For some reason, I've thrown away every keepsake or memory of you that I had.
Yes, there've been changes made since you stayed here.
Overall, there have been many changes that have taken place in the room since you last visited.
You'd never recognize the street.
The street outside looks so different that you wouldn't recognize it.
The neighbor's kids play different games now.
The children who live next door are occupied with different activities and games now.
The colors in the trees have changed now.
The leaves on the trees have changed colors and are now a different shade than before.
Strange how I've hardly thought of you this year.
It's curious how I haven't thought of you much at all this year, despite these changes happening around me.
Yes, there've been changes made since you stayed here.
Just like in the room, there have been many changes that have taken place on the street since you last visited.
The same address, the more or less.
Despite all of these changes, the address has remained the same, more or less.
More happens, less matters, I guess.
Even though many things have happened, I've realized that they don't matter as much as I thought they did.
You'd never recognize my life.
My life has changed so much that if you saw it now, you wouldn't even recognize me.
The party-givers know my name now.
I've become more social and well-known, and people who throw parties now know who I am.
And when I cry it's not the same now.
Even the way I cry has changed, it's not like before when I used to cry about you.
Somehow, I never waste a single tear.
I've grown stronger and now I never waste a single tear over the past and things that won't change.
Yes, there've been changes made since you stayed here.
My life has changed a lot since you last came and everything is very different now.
You'd never recognize the room.
Just like in the beginning, the room has changed so much that if you saw it now, you wouldn't even know it was the same room.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@klynmichellesaintspetersan6487
A song for every broken heart 💔....was it only yesterday not today 😢❤
@dougmaxwell8472
Beautiful voice,,,👍👍
Dougie W,Australia
@michaeltroon4152
Yes, Michael 'lives' the song. He is well known for his emotional performances . Thank you.
@10mm_is_best_mm
When he sang this in Lake Tahoe a while back, the whole audience was in tears. I’ll never forget that concert.
@johnnybell61
Brilliant
@user-lt3vv3sb4p
He is brilliant, I used to watch him in some mothers do av em, and in condor man. He is a great actor
@foreignfilmfan711
I first saw him perform this song on the Regis Philbin show. He sang beautifully and emotionally, and teared up at the end. I remember Regis said " Wow, here he is, The Phantom, crying, he really gets into his songs!" I thought that Regis was just being Regis, but have become a Michael fan ever since. This is my favorite of all his songs.
@catman2312
I love his version of this song, and his amazing voice in general! 😍
@bethhaines6340
When he sings,from his heart you know that he is singing to you to touch your heart with his
@96dvalenciam
First time I heard this song was back in 1994 and it has been one of my favorite songs ever since. Can't help to shed a tear or two everytime I song along.