The Way It Was Lyrics

Lyric discussion by WillYumm2498 

Cover art for The Way It Was lyrics by Killers, The

The Elvis part is probably my favorite line in this song. He's referencing the song Don't Be Cruel which is really relevant to the message of this song. He's asking himself if what the couple has can stand the test of time. He sings "all of our plans are falling through/sometimes a dream, it don't come true." He's acknowledging that the couple may have fallen apart. Maybe she fell in love with someone else? Maybe they just don't have as much in common anymore? It's a brilliantly straightforward song.

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