Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it was something in the past
Yo, you look good; how you been?
How's my little man; how's he doing?
And, umm, did you get the package that I sent?
I hope that he knows that there's someone who loves him
But I'm gettin vexed at you and I
I can't front, baby; yeah, you still look fly
And as I try to get my words together
There's a lot of nice times that I start to remember
The good shit always outweighed the bad
I never wanted to make you sad
So think of me, as one man
Who has crazy respect for you, as a woman
Although the plans didn't work out
It doesn't mean I won't look out
For you and yours; I wish you the best
Because it's over, I guess
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Now I'm livin' the life of a true mack
Devoted to my music, tryin' hard not to look back
But on occasion I can see your face
The memories, they got me driftin' a little taste
But now you're doin' your thing; I'm takin' care of mine
And so we're movin' on, leavin' the past behind
I guess relationships - they ain't for me
That's why I had to set you free
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff and we laugh
Then I realize.. it's something in the past
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
My personality is magnanimous
That's why the ladies always cause a fuss
It's in the past - what we had
Aiyyo, respect to your moms, and peace to your dad
I'm glad that we've been through this
Because you know what? I've noticed
A lot about myself; see, I want to gain wealth
They say that chasin' women is bad for your health
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We have the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Somethin' in the past
Somethin' in the past
These moments never last
Somethin' in the past
Dedicated to all the ex girls
You know I'm on with the next girl
Peace
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it was something in the past
Yo, you look good; how you been?
How's my little man; how's he doing?
And, umm, did you get the package that I sent?
I hope that he knows that there's someone who loves him
But I'm gettin vexed at you and I
I can't front, baby; yeah, you still look fly
And as I try to get my words together
There's a lot of nice times that I start to remember
The good shit always outweighed the bad
I never wanted to make you sad
So think of me, as one man
Who has crazy respect for you, as a woman
Although the plans didn't work out
It doesn't mean I won't look out
For you and yours; I wish you the best
Because it's over, I guess
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Now I'm livin' the life of a true mack
Devoted to my music, tryin' hard not to look back
But on occasion I can see your face
The memories, they got me driftin' a little taste
But now you're doin' your thing; I'm takin' care of mine
And so we're movin' on, leavin' the past behind
I guess relationships - they ain't for me
That's why I had to set you free
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff and we laugh
Then I realize.. it's something in the past
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
My personality is magnanimous
That's why the ladies always cause a fuss
It's in the past - what we had
Aiyyo, respect to your moms, and peace to your dad
I'm glad that we've been through this
Because you know what? I've noticed
A lot about myself; see, I want to gain wealth
They say that chasin' women is bad for your health
I haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We have the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Haven't seen you in a while, since you sparked the flame
We had the joys and pain, the sunshine and rain
Now you got your man, I got my staff, and we laugh
Then I realize it's something in the past
Somethin' in the past
Somethin' in the past
These moments never last
Somethin' in the past
Dedicated to all the ex girls
You know I'm on with the next girl
Peace
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Something in the Past Lyrics as written by Keith Elam Bobby Caldwell
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