A Place for You and I
Wilbur Lyrics
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Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises, every single vow
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
The lyrics to Wilbur's song "A Place for You and I" tell a story of a person who was once deeply in love with someone who did not reciprocate their feelings. They used to cry and worry over this unrequited love, but now things have changed. The singer has found love with someone new, and it seems their former love is experiencing the same pain they once did. The singer takes pleasure in this turn of events, as they sing "I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me." The song is about the power of love and how it can change and transform people, as well as the satisfaction of seeing someone who once hurt you experience the same pain.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of personal growth and empowerment. The singer has gone from being a "fool" who cried over someone who didn't love them to being free and finding love with someone who treats them better. The song suggests that everyone has the power to change their circumstances and find happiness, even in the face of heartbreak.
Overall, "A Place for You and I" is a catchy, upbeat song that explores themes of love, growth, and personal power. The lyrics are relatable and will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak and moved on to find something better.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days how I used to weep
I recall the past when I would cry
Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
Because of the things you told me, I couldn't rest
You forgot your promises, every single vow
You neglected your promises, each and every pledge
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
All you did was mock me, but now the situation is changed
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
I shed tears for you before, but now you will shed them for me
Every road has a turning
All paths have a twist and a turn
That's one thing you're learning
That is something you are discovering
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
I wept for you; what a foolish person I was
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
But now I have discovered two eyes that are slightly more blue
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I have discovered a heart that is a bit more truthful
Now it's your turn to cry over me
It is now your opportunity to weep for me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
How could I overlook the hours that I spent fretting
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
Thinking all day about what I should do next
In those days you never thought anything of me
During that period, you didn't have any thoughts about me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
But the one who was your servant is now free at last
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS ARNHEIM, ARTHUR FREED, ABE LYMAN
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