The Way It Used To Be Lyrics

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Cover art for The Way It Used To Be lyrics by Pet Shop Boys

Two lovers that were in a long distance relationship a long time ago. One is lonely in New York City while the other is across the U.S. in Los Angeles (Culver City). The person in New York still longs for the other – thinking about the good times they had together and yet after all this time still has strong feelings. There is thought about letting it just go and leave it in the past, (water under the bridge) but perhaps should investigate if there is still something there, something left. Then nostalgia creeps in, due to person's memories which has helped keep sane throughout the years has therefore brought that action should be taken. As of result, thus, one would attempt and arrange to meet the other anywhere if permitted. Sort of to say that I'd drop whatever is going on in my life just to meet with you again. Forget the past, let's start again, everything shiny and new. Although noting that will never happen again because what remains in time may not have faded away but instead stuck in the depths of the person's memories.