The Way We Were
eleven.five Lyrics


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I was blown away
Busy disappearing 'til I saw your face
In the shadows fearing
Now I can't escape
The force field that we're in got me light years away
So out of space
Without a trace
Baby we're going, baby we're going
C'mon
Ain't no way we're going home
Let's stay on the run forever
Let's go nowhere that we know
Get strange with the stars together
We can do what you wanna do
What you wanna do
Baby, we can do better
Ain't no way we're going home
Yeah, so let's go
Yeah, let's go

Burning air
You lit a fire, feel like millionaires
Backtop to tires let's get outta here
And you make it brighter, when you can't see the road
where does this go?
God only knows

Baby we're going, baby we're going
C'mon
Ain't no way we're going home
Let's stay on the run forever
Let's go nowhere that we know
Get strange with the stars together
We can do what you wanna do
What you wanna do
Baby, we can do better
Ain't no way we're going home
Yeah, so let's go
Yeah, let's go

I'm a light
You're the bomb
We're together

I'm the pop
You're the rock
We're together

I'm the write
You're the song
We're together

Yeah, together, yeah

Light years away
So outta space
Without a trace

Baby we're going, baby we're going
C'mon

We can do what you wanna do
What you wanna do
Baby, we can do better
Ain't no way we're going home
Yeah, so let's go
Yeah, let's go

Ain't no way we're going home
Let's stay on the run forever
Let's go nowhere that we know
Get strange with the stars together
We can do what you wanna do
What you wanna do
Baby, we can do better
Ain't no way we're going home
Yeah, so let's go
Yeah, let's go

Ain't no way we're going home




Yeah, so let's go
Yeah, let's go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of eleven.five's song The Way We Were describe a sense of euphoria felt by the singer when in the presence of their love interest. They were initially hiding away before they encountered the object of their affection, and now they can't resist being near them. The force field they feel when they're together takes them light years away, far from reality. The singer urges their partner to stay on the run with them and go nowhere they know, to get lost and explore the unknown together. They proclaim that they can do better than just go home, and instead should venture out into the world together.


The song starts in a low-key, almost secretive manner, with the singer referring to themselves as disappearing until seeing their lover's face. As the song progresses, the energy builds, and the lyrics become more urgent, with the singer insisting that they go on an adventure together. The chorus repeats throughout the song, with a sense of urgency and excitement driving it. The singer admits they feel out-of-this-world and implores their lover to join them on this journey into the unknown.


The lyrics of The Way We Were are an ode to the excitement and adventure that can be found in new love. The singer celebrates the feeling of being unbound and free, without any limits, with the person they love. Exploring the unknown together and being lost in each other seems to be the theme throughout the song. It's about the idea of wanting more than the mundane and experiencing the thrill of the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

I was blown away
I was extremely impressed and moved


Busy disappearing 'til I saw your face
I was busy avoiding everything until I met you


In the shadows fearing
I was living in darkness and afraid


Now I can't escape
I can't run away anymore


The force field that we're in got me light years away
The connection between us has taken me to a different dimension


So out of space
I feel like I'm in another world


Without a trace
No one can find us


Let's stay on the run forever
Let's keep moving forward and not stop


Let's go nowhere that we know
Let's explore new places


Get strange with the stars together
Let's do something unique and amazing under the stars


We can do what you wanna do
Let's do whatever you want to do


Baby, we can do better
We can do something even more amazing


Burning air
The atmosphere is popping with excitement


You lit a fire, feel like millionaires
You've made me feel like we have everything we could ever need


Backtop to tires let's get outta here
Let's take off and leave everything behind


And you make it brighter, when you can't see the road
You make everything better, even when things seem uncertain


where does this go?
Where will this journey lead us?


I'm a light
I provide brightness and positivity


You're the bomb
You are impressive, powerful and awesome


We're together
We are connected and united


I'm the pop
I add excitement and energy


You're the rock
You are solid and dependable


I'm the write
I create and express through words


You're the song
You embody beauty and melody


Yeah, together, yeah
We are in this together


Ain't no way we're going home
We're not going back to our previous lifestyle


Yeah, so let's go
Let's keep moving forward




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW GOLDSTEIN, EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, EVAN BOGART

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@monstercatsilk

British talent Toby Hedges crafted a timeless melodic progressive classic in 2013, in the form of his "The Way We Were" remix. Hypnotic melodies and euphoric background synth elements color the sonic landscape from start to finish; the climactic drop in the song's latter half is gorgeously arranged and simply exhilarating.

@TotalProgressive

Where has Toby gone? Is he out of the industry?

@Abebil3

Would like to know too!

@jessicacookiehardin

Chills everywhere!!

@Kimtu241294

Who on earth could dislike this track?
This is brilliant!!!

@TheSonicTooth

YES!! Glorious track, this was.

@inferno4001

Those hedges remixes seriously kick ass!!

@jasonparraga3391

classic, I miss Toby Hedge's style

@HassanKhan-fw8il

Perfectly tuned for a euphoric experience.

@j.heights3190

I still have this on my playlist! Such a nice feelzey breakdown

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