Next Time You Fall in Love
Reva Rice & Greg Ellis Lyrics
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I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
We touched the starlight
Sometimes you turn away from what your heart tells you is right
And so you settle for whatever gets you through the night
The flame you thought was dead may suddenly begin to burn
And broken hearts can be repaired, that's something that you learn
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I've re-lived every moment that i ever shared with you
What fools we were to end a dream that looked like coming true
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
I guess I'm not too good at keeping love alive for long
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
Next time you fall in love
It better be with me
The way it used to be
Back then was when
We touched the starlight
The song "Next Time You Fall in Love" is about a person who has been unsuccessful in their attempts to maintain a long-lasting relationship. They have found what they thought were the answers to their problems, but they never turned out to be the right ones. The singer reminisces about their past love, the one that should have been their last, and how they were happy only when they were dreaming of the past. They hope that the next time they fall in love, it will be with the person they love, who they believe is the right one for them. The lyrics express the idea of having a second chance at love and finding happiness with the right person.
The lyrics "Back then was when we touched the starlight" suggest a sense of nostalgia for the past, an innocent time when everything was perfect. The singer believes that they can recapture that feeling with the right person. The line "What fools we were to end a dream that looked like coming true" expresses regret for letting go of a relationship that had so much potential.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to hold out for the right person and not settle for anything less, to keep looking until they find someone who will make them feel like they are touching the starlight.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm not too good at keeping love alive for long
I struggle to maintain love in my life for an extended period of time
I think I've found the answers but the answer's always wrong
Despite thinking I know what will keep love alive, my attempts are unsuccessful
My first love was my true love and it should have been my last
The person I first fell in love with is my soulmate and I regret not staying with them forever
The only time I'm happy when I'm dreaming in the past
My only happiness comes from reminiscing about past relationships
Next time you fall in love
In the future, if you find yourself falling in love
It better be with me
I hope it is with me specifically
The way it used to be
I want our relationship to reflect the happiness and love we used to share
Back then was when
In the past
We touched the starlight
We experienced a magical, once-in-a-lifetime type of love
Sometimes you turn away from what your heart tells you is right
Occasionally, people ignore their instincts and make choices that go against them
And so you settle for whatever gets you through the night
People may compromise their desires and settle for short-term happiness just to get by
The flame you thought was dead may suddenly begin to burn
Even though the love you thought was over may come back to life at any moment
And broken hearts can be repaired, that's something that you learn
Heartbreak can heal and people can move on to love again
I've re-lived every moment that i ever shared with you
I constantly think about and replay all the happy times we had together
What fools we were to end a dream that looked like coming true
We were foolish to end our relationship which had the potential to be a beautiful, happy dream
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, DON BLACK
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