Story Behind The Song
Long distance relationships and history examined, the nature of human relationships
Song Description
Bluesy rock riff, tempo and levels build, narrative reflection.
Chorus crescendo, followed by final two lines delivered to acoustic opening riff
| Song Length |
4:32 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
General, Long |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
I'VE BEEN THINKING
I've been thinking about the way things were
We didn't find the time
To stop and stare
We took our eye from off the ball
We fooled ourselves
That we knew it all
How could we be so blind
Didn't see the signs up on the wall
Seek and you will find
A way to ease your mind and heed the call
VERSE 2
Find a way to work around the pain
Keep it tight
The sun'll shine again
Watch and wait until a new day comes
Then you'll hear the sound
Of the freedom drums
Thundering so loud
Down among the crowd by the waterside
Dance and drink your fill
Thrills and spills when we take a ride
BRIDGE
There'll be no Rapture, there'll be no End Of Days
When we awaken we will stand amazed
Gonna be different than it was back then
A million reasons for us to sing again, yeah sing again
CHORUS
How much longer
Before we understand that
We are stronger than the things we fear
Our sons and daughters
Holding all our hopes will
Cross the waters when the ways are clear
No use in thinking about the way things were
No more thinking about the way things were