That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be Lyrics

Lyric discussion by imabee3 

Cover art for That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be lyrics by Carly Simon

This song is so beautiful, but very very very depressing. And true. What's the point, everyone ends up hating each other or getting divorced, right?

I love this song, the music and the lyrics; but to answer your question I for one have been married nearly twenty-seven years. Marriage and relationships take hard work and very little selfishness. Sometimes the fire goes out, but you have to keep the coals alive to bring the flame on again. The problem is everyone is looking for the ideal relationship, marriage, career, child, romance etc. If you had a hobby or sport that you were really into, wouldn't you put a great deal of your time and efforts into it? I watch my husband referee games and I...

not all marriages end up divorced and hating each other. Like what @TheManitou said marriage is hard. It's not a nice walk in the park. It takes time, effort, unconditional LOVE, and yes even married couples don't like each other everyday. A lot of people these days are getting married for the wrong reasons you got knocked up so lets get married. or just being in a relationship and you love each other so much and get married even though deep down in your heart you know its not the right decision. but all in all, I hope you find your true...