Story Behind The Song
first-hand experience as a single adult living in new york city
Song Description
descriptions of common scenarios where two people almost connect but then don't. seems to be common "every hour, every day, chances at love slip away"
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Dreampop |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Pleasant |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Fiona Apple, Tori Amos |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Jennifer's shopping for carrots
Deciding which ones to choose
Joe starts a conversation
But she checks out without a clue
Sam works out at his sports club
Hoping to meet someone new
Sue speaks but he can't hear her
Over his IPOD tunes
Why does it always turn out this way?
Matches are lit but there's never a flame
Every hour, every day
Chances at love, slip away
Emily needs to keep busy
Joins friends at a bar to talk
Ed's moves in her direction
But she unknowingly cuts him off
Adams's in line at Starbucks
Orders a chai with no foam
Amy offers to join him
But he shyly hurries on home
Why does it always turn out this way?
Matches are lit but there's never a flame
Every hour, every day
Chances at love, slip away
Happens to me all the time
My awkwardness just never ends
Still wondering what I might find
If just once, we'd connect...
(Could it be love?)
Why does it always turn out this way?
Matches are lit but there's never a flame
Every hour, every day
Eyes connect, then quickly look away
Why does it always turn out this way?
Rainbows appear, then fade into rain
Lost in a moment, ain't it a shame when
Chances at love, slip away