[Verse 1]
Once you told me all about your dream
Life was Jim Beam, steam rooms and ice cream
And your name up in lights on some marquee
How surprising you didn't mention me
Well, I've had time to think things through
I would love to turn on you
Memories of
The way we weren't

[Verse 2]
In your bedroom, I strummed a dumb guitar
Said your name once and wondered where you were
Sang the chorus I don't sing anymore
Your thesaurus, my favourite dinosaur
That was when love was allowed
That was then, love, this is now
It's all about
The way we weren't

[Bridge]
I can see you stealing up the ceiling
When my feelings get the upper hand
I can see you standing on the landing
With your hand up as the group disbands
[Verse 3]
Maybe one day, I'll try to forget
One day—but maybe not quite yet
Amnesia's the only thing I fear
Please don't forget me next year at your premiere
Maybe when I’m sixty-four
I won't need you anymore
Now I want
The way we weren't
Maybe when I’m sixty-four (I'm sixty-four)
I won't need you anymore (Anymore)
Now I want
The way we weren't
The way we weren't