Not This Time
The Droplets Lyrics
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Before you left me here alone
I'll never know where you have gone
Now all I see, is what you were to me
When you were just a girl
You didn't see that it could end
There always seemed to come another day
It's nothing you can ever mend
Now spring has come again
I see you digging in the earth
The things you planted have taken root in me
The sky a pale blue, a soft and milky hue
The scented breeze has set me free
If you came back to me
I'd know exactly what to do
Get in a car and drive you home again
We'd spend the day, just like we used to do
I'd tell you that it never ends
I'd stay with you, tell you everything
Please tell me it will never end
The lyrics of The Droplets' song "Not This Time" convey a bittersweet longing for a lost love and the hope for a second chance. The song explores the memories and emotions associated with a past relationship that has ended. The opening lines, "One perfect day with you, before you left me here alone," reveal the sense of loss and abandonment the singer feels. They express that they will never truly know where their former partner has gone and now can only reminisce about what that person meant to them.
As the song progresses, it reflects on the naivety of youth and the belief that relationships will never end. The line "When you were just a girl, you didn't see that it could end" suggests that the singer and their partner were once young and oblivious to the possibility of separation. However, reality eventually sets in, and the relationship falls apart, shattering their heart.
In the present moment, the singer observes the arrival of spring and sees their former partner engaging in activities that signify new growth and life. The imagery of the person digging in the earth and planting, with those things taking root in the singer, symbolizes the impact their past relationship still has on them. The description of the sky as a pale blue and the scented breeze setting the singer free evokes a sense of tranquility and reminiscence.
The song concludes with a glimmer of hope as the singer imagines what they would do if their lost love were to return. They express certainty in knowing exactly how to handle the situation, taking them home again by car and reliving the carefree days they once enjoyed together. The singer longs for the relationship to continue indefinitely, pleading for their lost love to promise that it will never end.
Overall, "Not This Time" by The Droplets explores the themes of loss, nostalgia, and the desire for a second chance at a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
One perfect day with you
A single day spent together that was absolutely perfect
Before you left me here alone
Before you abandoned me and left me feeling lonely
I'll never know where you have gone
I'll never understand where you have disappeared to
Now all I see, is what you were to me
All I can perceive now is the impact you had on my life
When you were just a girl
When you were still inexperienced and naive
You didn't see that it could end
You didn't realize that our relationship could come to an end
There always seemed to come another day
It always felt like there would be more time together
And then it falls apart, it only breaks your heart
But eventually, everything crumbles, leaving you heartbroken
It's nothing you can ever mend
It's a situation that can never be fully repaired
Now spring has come again
Now another season of new beginnings has arrived
I see you digging in the earth
I observe you tending to your garden
The things you planted have taken root in me
The seeds you sowed now have a significant impact on me
The sky a pale blue, a soft and milky hue
The sky is painted with a gentle, serene shade of light blue
The scented breeze has set me free
The fragrant breeze has brought a sense of liberation to me
If you came back to me
If you were to return to my life
I'd know exactly what to do
I would be certain of how to handle the situation
Get in a car and drive you home again
I would take you in a car and safely bring you back to where you belong
We'd spend the day, just like we used to do
We would spend the day together, reminiscing about our past
I'd tell you that it never ends
I would assure you that our connection is eternal
I'd stay with you, tell you everything
I would remain by your side and share every detail with you
Please tell me it will never end
I beg you to promise me that our relationship will never reach its conclusion
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Written by: Gordon Ranney
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