Conversations
The First National Band Lyrics

In a long and involved conversation with myself
I spent a lot of time reflecting on my thoughts and feelings

I saw precious things come into view
I gained clarity and insight about important things in my life

And I pored through the files taken off my mental shelf
I searched through my memories and thoughts to revisit the past

And dusted off some memories of you
I recalled memories of my past relationship with you

Then I thought about the time when our affair was green
I reminisced about the beginning of our relationship when it was new and exciting

How the phoenix of our love first flapped its silken wings
I remembered the passion and excitement of falling in love with you

All the urgency and passion
I recalled the intense feelings we once had for each other

Of each new day as it happened
I remembered how each day felt like a new adventure with you

And how it all mellowed as it grew
I realized how our relationship has changed and become more comfortable over time

I remembered the times when our laughter would explode
I recalled the moments when we laughed uncontrollably together

And how you would turn to hide your smile
I remembered how you used to try to hide your happiness from me

And the hours of silence while a perfumed candle glowed
I reflected on the quiet moments we shared together

And both our thoughts meandered on for miles
I remembered how we used to get lost in thought and conversation

I remembered the times I said I really had to go
I thought about how I used to leave you and end our time together

And I remembered the tears that filled your eyes
I recalled the pain and sadness that our separation caused you

Then I touched your hand and told you
I tried to comfort you by holding your hand and speaking to you

That it really was a lie
Even though I said I had to go, I didn't want to leave you

And though you never knew it dear
I never told you how I truly felt

I cried
I was emotional and sad about the situation

Well it's amazing how time can so softly change your ways
I realized how time has influenced my perspective and behavior

And make you look at things that can't be seen
Time has given me a new perspective on things that were once unclear

And how the years that roll by can start you listening
As time passes, we start to pay more attention and become more reflective

Not just to what they say
We start to pay attention to more than just people's words

But what they mean
We start to understand the deeper meaning behind people's actions and words

So forgive me my dear if I seem preoccupied
I apologize if I seem distant or distracted

And if the razor edge of youth-filled love is gone
Our love is no longer as intense as it once was

But we're both a little older
We have both matured and changed over time

Our relationship has grown
Our relationship has changed and become more comfortable over time

Not just in how it's shaped
Our relationship has not only changed in appearance

But how its shown
But also in how we demonstrate our love and care for each other