Neil Diamond

Reminisce For A While

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Being here is being where I want to be.
I don't suppose you'll ever know how much you mean.
And for all the heartaches we've been through,
I know that I could not forget my time with you.

I'd much rather stay, but I'll be on my way and never again see you smile.
For all that it's worth, I'd move heaven and earth
to just reminisce for a while.

There was a time I had the will to carry on,
but I let go even though you're what I want.
"Could have beens" to keep you warm when I was gone,
I never knew that near to you's where I belong.

I'd much rather stay, but I'll be on my way and never again see you smile.
For all that it's worth, I'd move heaven and earth
to just reminisce for a while.

I'd much rather stay, but I'll be on my way and never again see you smile.
For all that it's worth, I'd move heaven and earth
to just reminisce for a while.
We'll just reminisce for a while.

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ice On May 17, 2001

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by maitland10

5y ago

This song, directly from the words, basically drives a knife through my heart as I, over 40 years ago, let the best of my life get away. Heartache, sadness, regret eats at me at times, and to remember the unconditional love offered, I was stupid. Look up the word ‘Philophobia’. This condition is far worse than my ongoing depression + Adult ADD combined!! Think more with your heart than your head, as best you can force yourself, to save your future.

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