This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
The flowers that you gave me
Are just about to die
When I think about what could've been
Makes me want to cry
The sweet words you whispered
Didn't mean a thing
I guess our song is over
As we begin to sing
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Everyday day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
I'll never know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
The memories of our lovin'
Still linger in the air
Like the faded scent of your roses
Stay with me everywhere
Everytime I get my hopes up
They only seem to fall
Still what could've been
Is better than what could never be at all
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Everyday day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
You can't know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
You can't know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Ni-ooh-ight
Ni-ooh-ight
How can you know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Are just about to die
When I think about what could've been
Makes me want to cry
The sweet words you whispered
Didn't mean a thing
I guess our song is over
As we begin to sing
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Everyday day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
I'll never know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
The memories of our lovin'
Still linger in the air
Like the faded scent of your roses
Stay with me everywhere
Everytime I get my hopes up
They only seem to fall
Still what could've been
Is better than what could never be at all
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
Could've been my lover
Everyday day of my life
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
You can't know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Could've been so beautiful
Could've been so right
You can't know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Ni-ooh-ight
Ni-ooh-ight
How can you know what could've been
On a cold and lonley night
Lyrics submitted by kimmykerr
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It is mandy, its on her A Walk to Remember Soundtrack.
Tiffany originally made it, and Mandy Moore made a remake. So it's Tiffany's song, she originally sang it, and Mandy Moore sings it also.
I Love this song... is it actually in the film "a walk to remember"? or is it just in the soundtrack. If its in the movie.. where?
Amazingly good song =)
I Love this song... is it actually in the film "a walk to remember"? or is it just in the soundtrack. If its in the movie.. where?
Amazingly good song =)
this really isn't mandy moore, is it? it really doesn't sound like her... i don't know, mabye i'm wrong...
this is DEFINATELY not Mandy......I dunno who it is though
no it's Tiffany
didn't tiffany do a remake of this song too??