Some songs seem to fall through the cracks. Most of the time this doesn't bother me, but there are ones that this happens to that makes me say, "Aw."
This is one of those. It's my favorite thing on "Salve" and it's probably the track I've heard the least comment about. I think it's heartfelt and honest and it was one of those "automatic" ones, where I rolled out of bed one Saturday and the whole thing tumbled out in minutes.
I think most of us have a "one that got away" and in this case, not only did she get away, she seemingly vanished from the surface of the planet.
lyrics
Today I got the letter I sent you back in the mail
Marked “No longer at this address”
It’s hard to describe the sinking feeling I had then –
I still have it now
And when I call your number a strange voice answers
And it’s not yours - It’s not yours at all
You’ve spoiled me forever
You’ve spoiled me for good
You’re all gone to my dismay
You’re all gone to my dismay
I’ve learned that it’s not a good idea to try to forget
It’s just a useless exercise
I have on so many occasions recalled
How I stood with my back to your door
And I wish I’d turned around
And I wish I’d said something, anything to convince you otherwise
Anything at all
You’ve spoiled me forever
You’ve spoiled me for good
When you went away, were the little men gray
Like you thought they’d be?
Or did you move on, where you shine in the sun
Every day?
How can I look for another with you in my head?
Every day, I hear the radio say: “Love is all you need.”
credits
from Yogi: Salve,
released June 17, 2003
Words and music by Shawn Farley.
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