Like You Used to
The D.O.T. Lyrics
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Watching the sun come up while everyone fell asleep
The music was always loud and I?d smoke and drink too much
Until I?d fall in your arms and into your lovin? touch
Now as the years roll by, time has reeled me in
I?ve slowed down a notch or two from the way things were then
Those old ways of mine, I?ve left them behind
The only thing I still do like I used to do
Is carry this torch for you
Remember the days when we?d pack our bags and run
Chasing a crazy dream into the morning sun
Now as the twilight falls, I find I?m satisfied
Watching the fire glow as long as you?re by my side
Here in my heart it seems, time has passed me by
I love you as much today as the very first time
Those old ways of mine, I?ve left them behind
Those crazy days are through
The only thing I still do like I used to do
Is carry this torch for you
I still want you the way I wanted you then
If I could do it all over, I?d do it all over again
Those old ways of mine, I?ve left them behind
Those crazy days are through
The only thing I still do like I used to do
Is carry this torch for you
The D.O.T.'s song "Like You Used to" is a nostalgic ballad about the passing of time and changes in a relationship. The singer reminisces about the past when he and his partner were reckless and carefree, staying out all night, drinking, and smoking. But now, as the years have rolled by, he has slowed down and matured, leaving those old ways behind. The only thing that remains the same is his love and devotion for his partner, which he carries like a torch.
Throughout the song, the singer describes his contentment with the present, as long as his partner is by his side. He mentions their past adventures of running away together to chase a dream, and how those memories bring a smile to his face. Even though time has passed him by, he still loves his partner as much now as he did when they first met. He would do it all over again if he had the chance.
Overall, the song captures the sentimentality of growing old together while still holding onto the memories and love that started the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when we’d be the last to leave
In the past, we used to stay out late and be the last ones to leave the party.
Watching the sun come up while everyone fell asleep
As night turned into day, we would stay up and enjoy each other's company while everyone else fell asleep.
The music was always loud and I’d smoke and drink too much
Back then, I used to turn to loud music, smoking and drinking, often to excess, to help me relax and have fun.
Until I’d fall in your arms and into your lovin’ touch
Only then, when I was in your arms, did I truly feel loved and appreciated.
Now as the years roll by, time has reeled me in
As I've grown older, I've become more responsible and less wild and carefree.
I’ve slowed down a notch or two from the way things were then
I no longer live my life at the breakneck pace I used to, and I've started to enjoy a slower lifestyle.
Those old ways of mine, I’ve left them behind
I've moved on from my wild youth and embraced a more mature way of life.
Those crazy days are through
I'm no longer the young and reckless person I used to be.
The only thing I still do like I used to do
The only thing that hasn't changed in my life is the love I have for you.
Is carry this torch for you
I will always hold onto my love for you, even as we both grow older and our lives change.
Remember the days when we’d pack our bags and run
We used to leave everything behind and chase our dreams without a care in the world.
Chasing a crazy dream into the morning sun
We used to go after our dreams with an unrelenting passion and enthusiasm.
Now as the twilight falls, I find I’m satisfied
As I've grown older, I've found that I'm content with just being by your side, watching the world go by.
Watching the fire glow as long as you’re by my side
As long as I am with you, I can find joy in even the simplest of things, like watching a fire burn.
Here in my heart it seems, time has passed me by
Although time has moved forward and we've both aged, my love for you remains the same.
I love you as much today as the very first time
My love for you has never wavered, and I still feel the same way about you now as I did when we first met.
I still want you the way I wanted you then
My desire for you has not diminished over time, and I still long for you just as strongly as I did when we first fell in love.
If I could do it all over, I’d do it all over again
If given the chance to relive my life, I would still choose to spend it with you and hold onto my love for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICK ALGER, TIMOTHY PAGE O'BRIEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kiaralea383
Listening to this song play on the radio, driving across the state on a highway on my way to my job at 6am was the most soothing and satisfying thing ever. No cars in front of me, in back of me, on the side of me, just open highway on a dark road only lit up by street lights and the slowly rising sun. That shit made me feel alive in ways I can't even explain or understand. That's just what good music with good vibes does I guess.
@moplop0
Kiara Lea I can relate so much, even though you're probably from another continent. That's what I love about music. Peace
@savagefarmert
Kiara Lea or a clear road
@nautikient2151
Kiara Lea that was beautiful👏👏😢
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@elenabermejo1732
You painted a lovely, soothing picture. I can only imagine and find myself quite envious of your peaceful experience.
@forgivezharion6989
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@angelabugge6361
4shore!!💯
@louisegross3886
All day long who ever don't understand the lyrics sit your non loving and got no love n your ass down
@louisegross3886
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