memory lane
The Basics Lyrics

You and I
The singer is addressing someone with whom they were once in a romantic relationship

Were once in love
They shared a romantic love in the past

And not the kind you stumble on
This love was not a chance encounter, but a deeper, intentional connection

The circumstance would have its way
Their love was hindered by external circumstances

Separation with the day
Their love eventually ended in a separation

(Memory lane, memory lane)
The singer is reflecting on this past relationship, thinking back to 'memory lane'

Yeah, you said that you had changed
The other person in the relationship claimed to have changed since the time of their separation

And that things could never be the same
However, they believed the relationship could not be salvaged

The chance we had is too far gone
The opportunity for the relationship to work out has passed

And now you're happy on your own
The other person has moved on and found happiness without the artist

I must say that yes, I agree
The singer understands and acknowledges the other person's perspective

That I could see things work out differently
However, the artist still believes there was potential for the relationship to succeed in a different way

(Memory lane, memory lane)
The singer is still thinking back to their past relationship

Memory lane, memory lane
The singer is fixated on the past, reminiscing on 'memory lane'

And it's me and you
The singer is imagining what could have been if they were still together

You should be here too
The artist wishes the other person was still with them

Running through my brain
Thoughts of the past relationship are constantly on the artist's mind

Why don't you love me like I know that you can
The singer believes the other person is capable of loving them deeply

I'll say it again, it doesn't have to be a memory lane
The singer is asking for a second chance to make the relationship work out differently

I can't say that it would work
The artist acknowledges that there is no guarantee that a second attempt at the relationship would succeed

With life they say that trying never hurts
However, the artist believes in taking chances and trying again

'Cause life's too short to say you can't
The artist believes in not giving up on opportunities and taking risks

And love deserves a second chance
The singer strongly believes in giving love a second chance

I know that you probably don't agree
The artist understands that the other person may not share their perspective

But please look at the possibilities
However, the singer is asking the other person to consider the potential for a renewed relationship

It's me and you
The singer is envisioning a future together with the other person

Running through my brain
Thoughts of the other person and the possibility of a renewed relationship are constantly on the singer's mind

(Of memory lane, memory lane)
The artist is still reflecting on their past relationship

I'll say it again
The artist is repeating their plea for a second chance

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The song ends here