the way
The Happy Boys Lyrics
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But you don't know what you've got 'til you lose it
Well that was then and this is now
And I want you back
How many times do I have to say I'm sorry
How can something so good go so bad
How can something so right go so wrong
But I want you back
How many times can I say I'm sorry
You can run, and you can hide
But I'm not leaving less you come with me
We've had our problems but I'm on your side
You're all I need, please believe in me
I only wanted someone to love
But something happened on the way to heaven
It got a hold of me and wouldn't let go
And I want you back
How many times do I have to say I'm sorry
You can run, and you can hide
But I'm not leaving less you come with me
We've had our problems but I'm on your side
You're all I need, please believe in me
They say you can't take it with you
When you go
And I believe it
But taking what I've got or being
here with you, you know
I'd rather leave it
You can run, and you can hide
But I'm not leaving less you come with me
We've had our problems but I'm on your side
You're all I need, please believe in me
The song "The Way" by The Happy Boys is a ballad that expresses regret and yearning for a lost love. The first verse introduces the theme of lost love and the realization that it was something valuable after it's gone. The chorus continues this idea by questioning how something so good could turn so bad and the lack of understanding of why it happened. The repeated line of "how many times can I say I'm sorry" conveys a sense of desperation and the idea that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.
The second verse adds a layer to the story, stating that the singer only wanted someone to love but something got a hold of them and caused the relationship to falter. This adds complexity to the situation, suggesting that perhaps there were underlying issues that contributed to the relationship's downfall. The bridge introduces the idea of leaving something behind, indicating that the singer is willing to give up material possessions if it means being with their loved one.
Overall, "The Way" is a heartfelt portrayal of the pain of lost love and the desire to make things right. The repeated use of "I'm sorry" highlights the importance of communication and taking responsibility for one's actions in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We had a life, we had a love,
There was a time when we had a wonderful life and love together
But you don't know what you've got 'til you lose it
You don't realize the value of something until it's gone
Well that was then and this is now
Things were different in the past, but now is a new time
And I want you back
I miss you and desire to have you in my life again
How many times do I have to say I'm sorry
I am sorry for the pain I have caused and I don't know how many times I need to apologize
How can something so good go so bad
I can't understand how our good relationship turned bad
How can something so right go so wrong
I thought our love was perfect, but something went wrong and I don't know what
I don't know, I don't have all the answers
I am uncertain and confused about what went wrong and why
But I want you back
Despite the problems, I still want to be with you
You can run, and you can hide
You can try to avoid me, but I won't give up
But I'm not leaving less you come with me
I won't leave without you
We've had our problems but I'm on your side
Despite our issues, I am here for you and support you
You're all I need, please believe in me
You are the only one I need and I hope you trust me
I only wanted someone to love
All I ever wanted was to love and be loved by someone
But something happened on the way to heaven
Something went wrong with our love and I don't know how it happened
It got a hold of me and wouldn't let go
My love for you is so strong that it won't go away
And I want you back
I still miss you and want to be with you
How many times do I have to say I'm sorry
I am sorry for the hurt I have caused and I don't know how many times I need to apologize
They say you can't take it with you
People say that you can't take anything with you when you die
When you go
When you die
And I believe it
I also believe that you can't take anything with you when you die
But taking what I've got or being here with you, you know
I would rather be with you than take anything I have with me when I die
I'd rather leave it
I would rather leave my possessions and be with you instead
Lyrics © Takwene LLC, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins, Daryl Stoermer
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