Make It Like It Was
Regina Belle Lyrics
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We would talk about the goodness of your heart
Now it seems I admit that never exist at all
And it leaves me feeling empty
With this hollow chord
Make it like it was
The way it used to be
Constantly
Make it like it was
It was easier for me
I know you're able
To make it like it was
At a certain time you would find me on my knees
Asking you to show light on my brother's needs
Now it seems the needs are a secondary thing
And it truly makes me wonder
Whats really happening
Make it like it was
The way it used to be
When i hungered for your love
Constantly
Make it like it was
It was easier for me
I know you're able
To make it like it was
Now when I compare there's really no comparing
I just want it the way it used to be
Just the thought of living with the horror
Makes me ask that you make it like it was
Make it like it was
The way it used to be
When i hungered for your love
Constantly
Make it like it was
It was easier for me
I know you're able
To make it like it was
Ooh yeah
Make it like it was
Make it like it was
In Regina Belle's song "Make It Like It Was," the singer reflects on the past and how everything seemed easier and better. The song touches on the longing for the way things used to be and how the present is not enough. The singer reminisces about how she used to slip away to talk and how they would talk about the goodness of the other person's heart. But now, the singer is honest with herself and admits that it never existed at all. This realization leaves her feeling empty and in search of something that she can't quite find.
The singer then goes on to describe how she used to pray for her brother's needs, but now they seem to be a secondary concern. This shift in priorities leaves her questioning what is really happening. The singer concludes the song by expressing a longing to return to the past, to the way it used to be. She implores the other person to "make it like it was" when she hungered for their love constantly.
Overall, "Make It Like It Was" is a song about longing for the past and the difficulty of accepting the present. The singer yearns for the simplicity and comfort of the way things used to be, but is aware that it might not be possible. It is a poignant reflection on the human tendency to idealize the past and struggle with the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday we used to slip away to talk
We used to talk to each other every day, but now we don't.
We would talk about the goodness of your heart
We used to talk about your kind and loving heart.
Now it seems I admit that never exist at all
I have to confess that it seems like your loving heart never really existed.
And it leaves me feeling empty
This realization makes me feel very sad and unfulfilled.
With this hollow chord
I feel like something important is missing from our relationship.
Make it like it was
Please fix our relationship and make it like it used to be.
The way it used to be
I want our relationship to go back to the way it was before.
When i hungered for your love
When I was always yearning and craving for your love.
Constantly
All the time, without pause or end.
It was easier for me
It was less difficult for me when our relationship was better.
I know you're able
I believe that you have the capability to fix our relationship.
At a certain time you would find me on my knees
There was a time when I would pray on my knees and ask for help.
Asking you to show light on my brother's needs
I would ask for your help to illuminate the needs of my brother.
Now it seems the needs are a secondary thing
Now it seems like the needs of my brother are not a priority anymore.
And it truly makes me wonder
This realization raises questions and doubts in my mind.
Whats really happening
I am left wondering what is truly going on in our relationship.
Now when I compare there's really no comparing
Now when I compare our relationship to how it used to be, there is no comparison - it's not the same anymore.
I just want it the way it used to be
I simply want our relationship to go back to the way it was before.
Just the thought of living with the horror
Just the thought of living with the heartbreak and disappointment is dreadful.
Makes me ask that you make it like it was
This dread and fear prompts me to ask for you to fix our relationship and make it like it used to be.
Ooh yeah
An expression of emotion or agreement, indicating the artist is enthusiastic about the previous statement.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CARVIN LAWRENCE WINANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michellemccoy3726
Regina Belle has never gotten the accolades she deserves! She is and always be fantastic!!!
@ldyluv6988
Michelle Mccoy so true!💕
@torch504
It was because of the powerhouses in her time. It was many of them
@michellemccoy3726
@@torch504 I miss them too
@torch504
@@michellemccoy3726 don’t we all miss them 😂😂
@carlalinton1005
Carla Linton. I agree.
@zembee754
dislikes are bunch of miserable haters. This song is a beautiful classic. Regina Belles voice is unmatched.
@rickylee276
I agree 100 percent! She is a dynamic singer with a power voice! This song is absolutely beautiful...
@miguelmaris2375
Zmi Benyamin ..agree!!
@youmakemelaugh1797
😄💕💕💕💕💕👌 Omgoodness yesssss 🎤 mic drops