Somewhere Along The Way
Nat King Cole feat. Nelson Riddle Orchestra Lyrics

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I used to walk with you
Along the avenue
Our hearts were carefree and gay
How could I know I'd lose you
Somewhere along the way?

The friends we used to know
Would always smile "hello"

No love like our love they'd say
Then love slipped through our fingers
Somewhere along the way

I should forget
But with the loneliness of night I start remembering everything
You're gone and yet
There's still a feeling deep inside
That you will always be part of me

So now I look for you
Along the avenue
And as I wander I pray
That some day soon I'll find you
Somewhere along the way

I should forget
But with the loneliness of night I start remembering everything
You're gone and yet
There's still a feeling deep inside
That you will always be part of me

So now I look for you
Along the avenue
And as I wander I pray
That some day soon I'll find you

Somewhere along the way
Somewhere along the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nat King Cole’s song Somewhere Along The Way tell the story of lost love and reminiscence. The singer reminisces about walking with his love carefree along the avenue, being greeted by their friends, who admired their love. However, at some point in their relationship, love slipped through their fingers, and he lost the love of his life somewhere along the way. The singer is left with a feeling that his lost love will always be a part of him, and he wanders the same avenue, hoping to find her again someday.

The lyrics of the song resonate with many who have lost a loved one or are struggling to cope with the loss of a relationship. The feeling of nostalgia and longing is palpable in every line. The lyrics paint a picture of two people completely in love, and the sudden loss of that love is evident in the singer's pensive voice. The lyrics are simple, but the emotions they evoke are complex and universal.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to walk with you
I used to enjoy your company and we used to walk together

Along the avenue
We used to walk along the street

Our hearts were carefree and gay
We were happy and without any worries while walking

How could I know I'd lose you
I did not expect to lose you

The friends we used to know
The people we were acquainted with

Would always smile "hello"
They would greet us happily

No love like our love they'd say
Our love was unique and special, as our acquaintances affirmed

Then love slipped through our fingers
Our love dissolved, without us intending it to be that way

Somewhere along the way
We are not sure when it happened

I should forget
It would be advisable for me to forget

But with the loneliness of night I start remembering everything
But when I am alone during the night, I remember everything that happened with you