Story Behind The Song
I dated a girl off and on for three years. She had some major insecurities that really came between us and forced us apart. She just didn't know who she was or what she wanted, and having to make her happy all the time eventually wore me out. The relationship ended, pretty healthily, but it was still hard. I sat down a week or two afterwards and wrote about her and us - as if the relationship had ended years ago. I was curious about "what she's doing now" and hoped she had found everything she wanted.
Song Description
It tells of a relationship having to come to an end because of the girl not knowing who she is. The narrator had a life to live and goals to accomplish and the girl was bringing him down with her insecurity. The writer looks back some time later and still wonders about this girl, hoping she has truly found herself and happiness.
Song Length |
5:20 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Modern |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Relaxed, Welcoming |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Hope |
Similar Artists |
The Fray, John Mayer |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You see I loved this girl, she was my world once
She did not know herself and I could tell so much
And it broke my heart to let her go the way I did
I wonder what she's doing now
You see I had a dream to be a star up on stage
Travel the world with my guitar every day
Then I had to choose one to lose, and one to stay
I wonder what she's doing now
Cuz girl just realize
No one can love you when you're in disguise
You gotta, open your eyes and let the sun shine
Cuz this life is beautiful, and full of wonder when you loose all control
You gotta look into your soul, and you will find you
You see this girls been gone for such a long, long time
I spent so many nights, thinkin bout our fights and wonderin' why
I hope she's found herself, some happiness, and piece of mind
I wonder what she's doing now
And you will find you
And you will find you, yeah, yeah
Cuz when the road gets long and your faith is gone keep pushing on
And you may find yourself along the long, long road
Cuz you are beautiful in every way you are
So keep on reaching for them stars
You gotta keep on moving, don't let nobody slow you down