Story Behind The Song

inspired by a personal experience of this nature

Song Description

When you first see an old lover after many years have passed, you may be surprised and disheartened about how time has taken its toll. But when you look deeper, you may gain important insight and feel good about the encounter after all.

Lyrics

The Turning of the Years /by Ray Korona

You stood there after so many years
I hoped that you misread my stare
It was still you but faded somehow
And where was your shining blonde hair
The image I carried all these years of you
Never considered the wear

Chorus:

But as you spoke and smiled at me
I put away my fears
I felt the richness life had brought
With the turning of the years

On postcards showing a far off town
The colors seem glossy and new
But if you live there and make it your home
Those photographs never ring true
For you've felt the rain and the sting of the wind
And that town means a lot more to you

Repeat chorus

Bridge:

And though I don't feel now
What I felt back then
It's great to see you again

Remember when we first started out
Nothing seemed too hard to do
Our heads were full of candy land dreams
Things that could never come true
But we've learned to lose and we've learned to go on
And I know somehow we'll get through

Repeat chorus