the way
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I like the way

I just want the girl that I knew before
Something bout' ya always left me wanting more
Your emerald eyes, they light up the sky
Everybody's looking as your walking by
And it's crazy how we feel so close when we're so far
We were laying in your bedroom drunk
We were singing at the top of our lungs
Making love until the sun came up
Baby I like the way, ya

I like the way we used to be
I like the way you looked at me

People change, rearrange baby that's alright
I gotta' say it's so strange without you here tonight
You don't have to lie, just say your goodbyes
Nobody wants to be left wondering why
And it's crazy how we feel so close when we're so far

We were laying in your bedroom drunk
We were singing at the top of our lungs
Making love until the sun came up
Baby I like the way, ya

I like the way we used to be, ya
I like the way you looked at me
We were laying in your bedroom drunk
We were singing at the top of our lungs




Making love until the sun came up
I like the way, the way, the way we used to be

Overall Meaning

The song "The Way" by New Friends is a nostalgic and reflective track that speaks to the feeling of wanting someone back who has moved on. The singer is expressing their desire to return to the way things used to be with a past love interest. At the beginning of the song, the singer describes how the girl he knows always left him wanting more, and how her emerald eyes attracted attention wherever she went. Despite their distance, the singer feels a closeness to this person that he cannot shake.


The second verse addresses the sadness that comes with change and the pain of losing someone who meant a lot. The singer acknowledges that it is strange to be without this person and asks them to say their goodbyes. Nobody wants to be left wondering why things had to end, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with the separation. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer likes the way things used to be between them, including singing and making love until the sun came up.


Overall, the song captures the feeling of wanting to turn back time and regain the connection that was once present. The emphasis on the past is strong, but it is clear that the singer understands that things cannot go back to the way they were. "The Way" is a bittersweet track that speaks to the heartache of lost love and the longing for something that is now out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the way
The singer enjoys the overall experience of being around the person they are singing about.


I just want the girl that I knew before
The singer longs for the person they used to know and wants to recapture that same feeling.


Something bout' ya always left me wanting more
The person being sung about possesses an alluring quality that the singer cannot resist.


Your emerald eyes, they light up the sky
The artist admires the striking color of the other person's eyes and how they seem to shine bright.


Everybody's looking as your walking by
The other person attracts attention from those around them.


And it's crazy how we feel so close when we're so far
Despite the distance between them, the singer still feels connected to the other person.


We were laying in your bedroom drunk
The singer is recalling a specific moment spent with the other person.


We were singing at the top of our lungs
The artist and the other person were enjoying each other's company and letting loose.


Making love until the sun came up
The artist and the other person spent the night together intimately.


Baby I like the way, ya
The artist reiterates their fondness for the other person and the time they spent together.


I like the way we used to be
The singer preferred their past relationship or connection with the other person.


I like the way you looked at me
The artist enjoyed the way the other person used to gaze at them.


People change, rearrange baby that's alright
The singer acknowledges that people and situations can change and it's okay.


I gotta' say it's so strange without you here tonight
The singer admits that they feel a sense of weirdness or discomfort in the present without the other person.


You don't have to lie, just say your goodbyes
The singer requests honesty instead of leading them on or avoiding the truth.


Nobody wants to be left wondering why
The artist expresses the importance of knowing the reason behind someone's departure or absence.


We were laying in your bedroom drunk
The artist continues to reference the specific moment they shared with the other person.


We were singing at the top of our lungs
The singer remembers the joy and spontaneity of singing loudly with the other person.


Making love until the sun came up
The singer repeats the intimate moment shared between them for emphasis.


I like the way, the way, the way we used to be
The artist brings the song full circle and concludes that they preferred their past relationship with the other person.




Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid
Written by: Ayden Miller, Cole Wilson, Stefan Boulineau

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