Separate Ways
Various Artists Lyrics


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Here we stand
world's apart, hearts broken in two two two
sleepless nights
losing ground
i'm reaching for you you you
Feelin' that it's gone
can change your mind
if we can't go on
to survive the tide love divides

*someday love will find you
break those chains that bind you
one night will remind you
how we touched and went our separate ways
if he ever hurts you
true love won't desert you
you know i still love you
though we touched and went our separate ways

Troubled times
caught between confusion and pain pain pain
distant eyes
promises we made were in vain, in vain vain
If you must go, i wish you love
you'll never walk alone
take care my love
miss you love

someday love will find you
break those chains that bind you
one night will remind you
how we touched and went our separate ways
if he ever hurts you
true love won't desert you
you know i still love you
though we touched and went our separate ways

someday love will find you
break those chains that bind you
one night will remind you

if he ever hurts you
true love won't desert you
you know i still love you

I still love you girl
i really love you girl
and if he ever hurts you




true love won't desert you
no... no...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Separate Ways" speak about a relationship that has come to an end, where two people who were once in love have now grown apart. The words "Here we stand, world's apart, hearts broken in two, sleepless nights, losing ground, I'm reaching for you" show the desperation of one of the partners, who is trying to save the relationship even after it has become clear that it's already over. The lines "if we can't go on, to survive the tide love divides" convey the idea that even when love is not enough, it is hard to let go and move on.


The chorus of the song is a message to the one who has left, expressing the hope that someday they will remember the love they shared and that it will bring them back together. "Someday love will find you, break those chains that bind you, one night will remind you, how we touched and went our separate ways" shows that the person still has hope and love for their former partner, even though they have separated. The lyrics also encourage the other person to move forward with their life, with "if he ever hurts you, true love won't desert you, you know I still love you, though we touched and went our separate ways."


Overall, "Separate Ways" is a song about the end of a relationship and the struggle to let go. It speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak, longing, and hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we stand
We are standing in the present moment.


world's apart, hearts broken in two two two
We are separated, and our hearts are broken into pieces.


sleepless nights
We are unable to sleep at night due to our situation.


losing ground
We are struggling and losing the progress that we have made.


i'm reaching for you you you
I am trying to reach out to you, hoping that you will come back to me.


Feelin' that it's gone
I have a feeling that our relationship is over.


can change your mind
It is possible for you to change your mind about leaving me.


if we can't go on
If we are unable to continue our relationship.


to survive the tide love divides
Our love is being torn apart by the challenges that we are facing.


someday love will find you
In the future, you will find someone who truly loves you.


break those chains that bind you
Break free from the emotional burdens that you are carrying.


one night will remind you
At some point, you will be reminded of the love we once shared.


how we touched and went our separate ways
We went our separate ways despite our past experiences of affection.


if he ever hurts you
If your new partner ever hurts you.


true love won't desert you
True love will never abandon you.


you know i still love you
I still have love for you in my heart.


Troubled times
Our situations are difficult and full of problems.


caught between confusion and pain pain pain
We are struggling with uncertainty and physical/emotional suffering.


distant eyes
We are emotionally distant from each other.


promises we made were in vain, in vain vain
The commitments that we made to each other have turned out to be fruitless.


If you must go, i wish you love
If you have to leave, I want you to find happiness and love.


you'll never walk alone
You will always have someone to support you.


take care my love
Stay safe and take care of yourself, my love.


miss you love
I miss you deeply, my love.


I still love you girl
I continue to have love for you, my dear.


i really love you girl
My love for you is genuine and true.


no... no...
Expressing a negative response.




Writer(s): HENRY PRYCE JACKMAN, ANTHONY BRIAN WILLIS

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