VERSE
Written by John Batdorf and Sue Sheridan, ©1980
Found on Alibi and Ventura Highway And Other Favorites.
There's a bright light that's shinin' in your face
You can't even see me at all
Oh, you look like an angel out of place
At this downtown devil's bar
Do you wanna dance girl
You said no thanks
And I watched you drift away
Well you had your chance
You could've been the one
Tonight you could've been the only one
For the rest of my life
I'll be dreamin' of you when this dance is done
Knowin' you could've been the one
If I come back here I might see you again
And maybe you'd say yes
But it's a losin' game I'm tryin' to win
And I can only guess
Do you have somebody (watchin')
Who watches you
As you let down your hair
By the light of the moon
You could've been the one
Tonight you could've been the only one
For the rest of my life
I'll be dreamin' of you when this dance is done
Knowin' you could've been the one
Knowin' you could've been the one
Where do you go when the night ends
Are you just a dream that fades into gray
Visions of you will not leave me alone
Why did you have to turn away
You could've been the one
Tonight you could've been the only one
For the rest of my life
I'll be dreamin' of you when this dance is done
Knowin' you could've been the one
Tonight you could've been the only one
For the rest of my life
I'll be dreamin' of you when this dance is done
Knowin' you could've been the one ...
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About this Song
You Could've Been The One by America delves into themes of missed opportunities and the lingering question of what could have been in a past romantic relationship. The song reflects on the pain of losing someone who had the potential to be significant in one's life. Key themes include regret, longing, and reflection on past choices. Poignant moments in the song include lines that highlight the deep emotional impact and the sense of loss that accompanies missed connections.
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