Ancient History
Natural Lyrics

How did it ever get to this
Reflecting on how the relationship reached its current state

We were the perfect kiss
Recalling the past when the two were in love and everything seemed perfect

Then there was a battle far from home and you
Referring to a conflict that caused distance in the relationship

You sent somebody else to say
Communicating through a third party rather than face to face

You were gonna go away
Announcing the intent to leave the relationship

And I was left standing all alone
Feeling abandoned and helpless in the face of the breakup

You didn't give me a chance to tell you
Lamenting the lack of opportunity to explain the truth

She was somebody from my past
Revealing that the third party was not a new romantic interest

How could anybody take your place
Expressing the idea that no one can replace the love that was lost

You know I would do anything, I would do anything
Reaffirming the commitment to do whatever it takes to win back the partner's love

I'll build you a temple like the Taj Mahal
Comparing the love to a grand monument that will stand the test of time

Be the one to catch you when the Romans fall
Pledging to always be there and support the partner through difficulties

Uncover the mystery
Attempting to solve the problems that led to the breakup

Please tell me baby what I gotta do
Asking for guidance on how to win back the partner's love

I'll sail around the Seven Seas for you
Showing the willingness to go to great lengths to make things right

Anything to get you back to me
Underlining the importance of the partner and the desire to be reunited

Time, time is my enemy
Feeling frustrated by the lack of progress and the passage of time

Every second you're not with me
Regretting the time spent apart from the partner

I don't know who you're talking to but please
Expressing jealousy and concern about the partner's conversations with others

Please remember what we had
Urging the partner to recall the love they once shared

Tell me what made it bad
Asking for an explanation for what went wrong in the relationship

And if it was her she's telling lies
Questioning the third party's motives and honesty

She didn't want to let go of me then
Revealing that the third party may still have feelings for the singer

I told her that you were the only one
Affirming that the partner is the one true love

Your love was taken by a thief in the night
Describing the way the love was lost suddenly and without warning

Like the Jewel of the Nile
Comparing the preciousness of the love to a valuable gem

Taken from my own hands
Suggesting that the singer had no control over the loss of the love

What can I do to get you back in time
Wondering what the artist can do to reverse the course of events

To the place we once were
Longing to return to the happier times in the relationship

Rewrite Ancient History
Trying to change the past and make things right

Ancient History
The past that cannot be changed but can be learned from and reflected on