The Way
Sick Puppies Lyrics


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I came home to a house without you
the air was stale, the walls were bare
but somehow I still knew, that you were there

I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be

The phone call at 3am
To come and pick me up
was i born to be a ballet dancer, or an astronaut
If I needed to talk, you would make the time for me
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be

But only for a day
Just so I can say
that I remembered you
Because I wouldn't be the same
If anything was changed
and thats the truth

I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be

I wanna see you more
I miss your company
I wish that things were still
The way they used to be

But only for a day
Just so I could say
that I remebered you
But only for a day
The way they used to be




But only for a day
Just so I can say...

Overall Meaning

The song "The Way" by Sick Puppies is a heartfelt piece about missing someone and longing for the way things used to be when that person was around. The lyrics describe the feeling of coming home to an empty house and a sense of loneliness, even though the presence of the person is still felt. The singer wishes for more time with this person and laments that things have changed.


The second verse references a time in the past when the singer would call this person for support and they would always make time to listen. The lyrics suggest a strong bond between the two, with the singer feeling that they wouldn't be the same person without this person in their life. However, the singer accepts that things have changed and longs for just one day to remember what it was like to have this person around.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of missing the person's company and wishing things were still the way they used to be. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of holding onto memories and cherishing the time spent with loved ones.


Overall, "The Way" is a touching tribute to a person who has had a significant impact on the singer's life, and the song expresses the desire to hold onto that connection and remember the moments that made it special.


Line by Line Meaning

I came home to a house without you
Upon returning home, I noticed your absence and felt a sense of emptiness


the air was stale, the walls were bare
The atmosphere lacked vitality and the environment was stripped of any personal touches


but somehow I still knew, that you were there
Despite the physical absence, I could still feel your presence in my heart and mind


I wanna see you more
I desire to spend more time with you


I miss your company
I long for your companionship and the joy it brings


I wish that things were still The way they used to be
I yearn for a time when things were simpler and happier before the changes and challenges we face now


The phone call at 3am To come and pick me up
I recall a time when you were always there for me in times of need, even in the middle of the night


was i born to be a ballet dancer, or an astronaut
Reflecting on the uncertainty and confusion of life's paths and purpose


If I needed to talk, you would make the time for me
I appreciate the support and willingness to listen that you have always provided


But only for a day Just so I can say that I remembered you
I long for a brief reminder of the past and the happiness we shared, even if it's only for a short time


Because I wouldn't be the same If anything was changed and thats the truth
I recognize that the changes we've experienced have shaped who we are, and I wouldn't want anything to alter that


But only for a day The way they used to be But only for a day Just so I can say...
I reiterate my longing for a temporary return to the nostalgic past, just to acknowledge it before moving forward




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