The Way We Were
Soundtrack Lyrics
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Yeah you, you're charming, got everybody star struck
I know, how you always seem to go
For the obvious
Instead of me
But get a ticket and you'll see
Chorus:
You'd be the right guy
And I'd be the best friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
We'd be laughing
Watching the sunset
Fade to black
Show the names
Play the happy song
Yeah, yeah, when you call me I can hear it in your voice
Oh sure, want to see me and tell me all about her
La, la, I'll be acting through my tears
I guess you'll never know
That I should win
An Oscar for this scene I'm in
Chorus
Wish I could tell you there's a twist
Some kind of hero in disguise
And we're together it's for real, now playing
Wish I could tell you there's a kiss
Like something more than in my mind I see it
Could be amazing
Chorus
If we were, you'd be right, and I'd be...
We would laugh, watch the sun...
The lyrics to Soundtrack's song "The Way We Were" tell the story of unrequited love and longing for someone who seems to always choose others over the singer. The opening lines suggest that the person being addressed has a charming and captivating presence, but they tend to favor more obvious and predictable choices instead of giving the singer a chance. Despite this, the singer suggests that if their relationship were a movie, the person being addressed would be the perfect romantic lead, while the singer would be the supportive best friend who eventually falls in love with them.
The chorus captures the idea of the hypothetical movie, envisioning scenes where they laugh and watch the sunset together, hinting at a romantic connection. However, beneath the surface, the singer longs for deeper intimacy and laments that their feelings are not reciprocated. They express the desire to win an Oscar for their portrayal of a heartbroken character in this particular scene of unrequited love.
The bridge section yearns for a twist in their story, hoping for a hidden hero or a real-life romance instead of the fantasy they've created in their mind. The singer implies that they are aware of the limitations of their imagination, but still hold onto a glimmer of hope for something more than just a one-sided affection.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Way We Were" convey the pain of unrequited love and the longing for a deeper connection with someone who always seems to choose others. It captures the bittersweet nature of unfulfilled desires and the yearning for a different outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh, there you go again talkin' cinematic
Oh no, you're once again speaking in a dramatic, movie-like way
Yeah you, you're charming, got everybody star struck
Yes, you possess a captivating charm that leaves everyone in awe
I know, how you always seem to go
I'm aware of your tendency
For the obvious
To choose the most predictable option
Instead of me
Rather than choosing me
But get a ticket and you'll see
But if you join me on this journey, you'll understand
If we were a movie
If our lives were depicted as a film
You'd be the right guy
You would be the perfect love interest
And I'd be the best friend
And I would play the role of your supportive friend
That you'd fall in love with in the end
Whom you would eventually develop romantic feelings for
We'd be laughing
We would share moments of joy
Watching the sunset
Observing the beauty of the setting sun
Fade to black
As the day turns into night
Show the names
Display the credits
Play the happy song
Play a cheerful and uplifting tune
Yeah, yeah, when you call me I can hear it in your voice
Yes, when you contact me, I can sense something
Oh sure, want to see me and tell me all about her
Oh, of course, you want to meet me and share details about another person
La, la, I'll be acting through my tears
I will pretend to be happy despite the sadness I feel
I guess you'll never know
I suppose you will never realize
That I should win
That I deserve to receive
An Oscar for this scene I'm in
An award for my outstanding performance in this situation
Wish I could tell you there's a twist
I wish I could inform you about an unexpected turn of events
Some kind of hero in disguise
A hidden hero with a different appearance
And we're together it's for real, now playing
And that our relationship is genuine, currently happening
Wish I could tell you there's a kiss
I wish I could reveal that there is a romantic moment
Like something more than in my mind I see it
Something beyond what I can imagine
Could be amazing
It has the potential to be extraordinary
If we were, you'd be right, and I'd be...
If we existed in a different context, you would be correct, and I would be...
We would laugh, watch the sun...
We would share laughter while observing the sunset...
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