'Cause We've Ended As Lovers
Jeff Beck渀 Lyrics
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Parting love notes are on the wall
Been each other's all and all each day
Lovers walking in the rain
So close we felt each other's pain
But now you say that love has died away
'Cause we've ended now as lovers
Doesn't mean that we each other can't be friends
Does our love for one another have to end
I remember teaching you
On piano 'Tea for Two'
And how playing it wrong I kissed your hand
But when our love has gone and passed
Why does the good exceed the bad
Well that's one thing I'll never understand
'Cause I remember us at class
You were always the one to pass
And gave me answers right to see me through
But that was more than years ago
And who will love me I don't know
It's sad for sure but true it won't be you
The lyrics to Jeff Beck's song, 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers' describe a relationship that has come to an end. The two lovers in the song were very close and intimate, but now they are just left with memories. The first few lines of the song describe a relationship filled with affection and passion, as the couple sneaks kisses in the hall and leaves love notes for each other on the wall. They were each other's everything and shared all their days. However, things are different now; the love has died away, and they have ended as lovers.
The chorus of the song questions if their love has to end just because they are no longer lovers. It suggests that they can still be friends and reminds us that just because two people aren't romantically involved anymore, it doesn't mean they have to be enemies. The second verse of the song talks about some of the memories that the two lovers have shared. The singer remembers teaching the other lover how to play 'Tea for Two' on the piano and how he would kiss her hand when she played it wrong. However, he doesn't understand why the good times have to end and why the bad times can't be forgotten.
One of the themes of the song is the bittersweet end of love. The singer knows that they can't be together anymore, but he still remembers the good times very clearly. He doesn't know who will love him now that it's over, but he knows it's not going to be her. The song is about coming to terms with the fact that sometimes people fall out of love and have to move on with their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sneaking kisses in the hall
We used to be so in love that we couldn't resist stealing kisses from each other in public places.
Parting love notes are on the wall
We used to express our love for each other by leaving notes for each other everywhere we went.
Been each other's all and all each day
We were each other's everything, and spent all our time together every day.
Lovers walking in the rain
We used to take walks in the rain, holding hands and enjoying each other's company.
So close we felt each other's pain
Our love was so intense that we could feel each other's emotional pain and share in it.
But now you say that love has died away
You've told me that your love for me is gone and our relationship is over.
'Cause we've ended now as lovers
Just because our romantic relationship is over, it doesn't mean we can't still be friends.
Doesn't mean that we each other can't be friends
We can still maintain a friendly relationship even though our romantic connection has ended.
'Cause we've ended now as lovers
Our romantic love may have ended, but that doesn't mean we can't still care for each other in a different way.
Does our love for one another have to end
Is it really necessary for us to completely lose all feelings of love for each other just because our romantic relationship didn't work out?
I remember teaching you...
I have fond memories of teaching you how to play 'Tea for Two' on the piano.
On piano 'Tea for Two'
I taught you how to play the song 'Tea for Two' on the piano.
And how playing it wrong I kissed your hand
I remember the time you played a wrong note on the piano, and I playfully kissed your hand in response.
But when our love has gone and passed
Now that our romantic love has disappeared and is a thing of the past...
Why does the good exceed the bad
Why is it that, even though our love has ended, I still remember the good times we had more than the bad times?
Well that's one thing I'll never understand
I may never fully comprehend why the good memories seem to stand out more than the bad ones.
'Cause I remember us at class
I have memories of us being in a class together.
You were always the one to pass
You were always more successful in class than I was.
And gave me answers right to see me through
You would often give me the correct answers to questions in order to help me succeed in the class.
But that was more than years ago
Those memories are from a long time ago, and things are different now.
And who will love me I don't know
I'm unsure of who will love me now that our romantic love has ended.
It's sad for sure but true it won't be you
It's a sad realization, but I know that you won't be the one to love me anymore.
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Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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