Leaving Love Behind
Zac Brown Band Lyrics

Although the years have changed now, and we go by different names
Despite the time that has elapsed and our change in identity, I still remember our past.

I remember the sound of our roof in the rain
I still have vivid memories of our time together, like the sound of the rain hitting our roof.

And my mind goes back in time to a place so far gone
My thoughts often return to the past, to a place that is no longer accessible.

Where the love we left behind us was still new
We had just started our life together, and the love we shared was fresh and exciting.

We were listening to the record on the end of your bed
We were spending time in each other's company, enjoying the simple things in life like listening to music.

Not giving thought to where it was all going
We were living in the moment, without worrying about the future.

And I wished right then and there so badly I could read your mind
I wanted to understand you better, to know what you were thinking and feeling.

Just so I could know the things that you were knowin'
Understanding your perspective would have given me a deeper appreciation for our relationship.

The hardest part is always leaving love behind
The most difficult aspect of a breakup or separation is letting go of the love you once shared.

That everything we lose will be a gift in time
Although it may not seem like it at the time, losing something or someone can eventually lead to personal growth and a new understanding of life.

When it was time to say goodbye, those words came down like stones
Parting ways was emotionally challenging, and the words spoken were painful to hear.

I admit, for so long after, it was hard to feel at home
After we separated, I struggled to feel comfortable and at ease.

We would hear the highway's song shiftin' down in the night
The sound of the highway became a familiar backdrop to our lives and to our relationship.

I was grateful that the echoes broke the quiet
The sound of the highway broke the silence, providing some comfort in an otherwise lonely situation.

The sun fades on me now and I miss you like words can't know
Time has passed, but I still miss you deeply and long for your company.

And I missed my shot at dying young a long time ago
I had dreams of freedom and rebellion once, but now I realize that true happiness and fulfillment come from love and connection.

It's just a lesson learned in love, it's not angry it's not sad
Our time together taught me important lessons about love and life, without leaving me bitter or sad.

Some time you have to lose somethin' to know what you have
Sometimes you don't fully appreciate what you had until it's gone.