The band released its debut single "Hip to My Heart" in 2009 and their second single; "If I Die Young", was released June 7, 2010. It peaked at #19 on the Hot 100, making it their biggest hit.
Their website can be found at www.thebandperry.com.
Once Upon A Time
The Band Perry Lyrics
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Why didn't ya let me know
Why didn't ya hold me
Why can't you let me go
There's a heart ache in New York City keepin you awake all night long
Something you forgot to say to make me stay
If I was the best you never had
Why didn't ya show me
Why didn't ya let me know
Why didn't ya hold me
Why can't you let me go
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
You wanna go back to the night we left behind
Well maybe I don't know much about nothin, but I know a little bit about lovin'
There's just no going back to once upon a time
You could never be more in love with me
I saw it in your eyes on that winter night
But I never, never, never felt so cold
You hid your heart
What I don't know can't keep me warm
So
Why didn't ya show me
Why didn't ya let me know
Why didn't ya hold me, hold me
Why can't you let me go
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
You wanna go back to the night we left behind
Well maybe I don't know much about nothin, but I know a little bit about lovin'
There's just no going back to once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
I coulda, I coulda blown your mind.
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
I don't wanna go back to the night we left behind
Well baby
I don't know much about nothin', but I know a little bit about lovin'
There's just no going back to once upon a time
Once upon a time
I don't wanna go back
I don't wanna go back
I don't wanna go back
'Cause baby
I don't know much about nothin', but I know a little bit about lovin'
There's just no going back to once upon a time
Why did ya let me go
The lyrics of "Once Upon a Time" by The Band Perry are about someone longing to go back to a time when they were in love with someone else. The singer is questioning why the person they loved did not show them their true feelings, hold them close and let them know what they were feeling. The lyrics suggest that the singer's lover is awake all night long with heartache in New York City, wishing they had said something to make them stay. The singer believes that they were the best thing their lover never had, but wonders why they didn't show their true feelings.
The chorus of the song repeats the same question over and over again, asking why their lover didn't show them or hold them close, and why they can't let them go. The singer recalls a winter night where they saw love in their lover's eyes, but they never felt so cold because their lover was hiding their heart. The lyrics suggest that the singer wishes to relive that night but realizes that there is "just no going back to once upon a time."
In conclusion, the song tells the story of a heartbroken lover who is longing for their former love and is questioning why they didn't show their true feelings when they had the chance. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, capturing the feelings of wanting to go back in time and relive a moment where they felt loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Why didn't ya show me
Why didn't you express your feelings to me?
Why didn't ya let me know
Why didn't you tell me what you were really thinking?
Why didn't ya hold me
Why didn't you comfort me when I needed it?
Why can't you let me go
Why do you still cling onto the past and won't let things go?
There's a heart ache in New York City keepin you awake all night long
Something is troubling you and it's preventing you from sleeping.
Something you forgot to say to make me stay
You failed to voice your true feelings and keep me around.
If I was the best you never had
You regret letting me go and believe that I was the best thing that ever happened to you.
Once upon a time
In the past, there was a moment in time.
You wanna go back to the night we left behind
You desire to relive the moment when we parted ways.
Well maybe I don't know much about nothin, but I know a little bit about lovin'
I may not have much knowledge, but I understand what true love is.
There's just no going back to once upon a time
It's impossible to relive the past, no matter how much we wish for it.
You could never be more in love with me
You couldn't have loved me more than you did.
I saw it in your eyes on that winter night
I observed the love you had for me on that cold winter evening.
But I never, never, never felt so cold
Despite your love, I still felt emotionally distant and cold towards you.
You hid your heart
You concealed your true feelings from me.
What I don't know can't keep me warm
If I'm not aware of your true emotions, it won't comfort me.
Once upon a time, I coulda, I coulda blown your mind
There was a time in the past when I had the power to impress and excite you.
I don't wanna go back to the night we left behind
I don't want to return to the moment when we went our separate ways.
Why did ya let me go
Why did you allow me to leave your life?
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MODERNE MUSE, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC M BAZILIAN, ROBERT EDWARD HYMAN, KIMBERLY PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DddDdd-tl7jp
They were fabulous in concert 🎵
@ambern6121
You're very welcome!! Glad you found the songs :)
@tedyboybonsai
Love this amazing song so much ...
@kathleenwoodruff9826
Omg i love that song,at is an amazing song! =)
@jamesgonshery4391
Oh my god Amber D thank you so much for putting the 4 exclusive songs from Pioneer on Youtube!!! I had no idea until today that their was a deluxe edition and when i heard it had 4 exclusive songs i died cuz i love The Band Perry but couldnt buy the album again for the songs. but i found your videos and converted them and i cant thank you enough! i can die happy now :) just thought i should thank you personally for the internet miracle.:)
@kathleenwoodruff9826
WOW! :D this is an amazing song! :D
@kathleenwoodruff9826
This song didn't die, what are u talking about!
@kathleenwoodruff9826
:D>3
@kathleenwoodruff9826
Oh what ever!
@katelynngraham9673
AT 2:00 through 2:49 is Reid sitting on Neil? LOL