Story Behind The Song
I got stuck with a ring--moved out west and started drinking too much.
Song Description
A guy struggles with memories of an old love and deals with them by cutting ties to his past and moving away, only to find lonliness, estrangement and the bottle. The song represents a longing to return to himself.
Song Length |
4:57 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Addiction, Numbness |
Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, Lyle Lovett |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
Normal Again
I remember an old sheet draped over your shoulders
How the moonlight held to ya as you walked across my floor
You kissed my face gently and I swore I's in heaven
But heaven's forever, and we are no more
Oh heaven's forever, now we're no more
So I packed my things, headed out westward
But your memory bought a train ticket and beat me out here
It was waiting for me in my new apartment
Heard the softest of footsteps on an alien floor
Heard your ancient footsteps on this alien floor
Chrs.
Now I'm drying my eyes with a cotton-mouth tongue
Whisper to myself don't think about her
For if I could do that and be rid of this pain
I'd be normal again,
Normal again.
Most days I'm ruined, shaking in public
From one too many well drinks and memories I can't use
Don't hate ya darlin' For you were too long there with me
Say the softest of prayers anytime I think of you
Said I say a soft prayer when I think of you
I hope you say a soft prayer when you think of me too.