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The Love That You Had
Tracy Chapman
The Love That You Had
The love that you had
In your heart is gone
Any touch of sincerity
Any trace of compassion
What hardened your heart?
What turned it to stone?
What made you forget?
You were in love with someone
Your hands don't reach out
Your voice doesn't call me
I know you've stopped listening
Your eyes look straight through me
If nights are like this
I'd rather be alone
Who said you could forget
You were in love with someone?
Tell me what hardened your heart
Tell me what turned it to stone
Tell me what made you forget
You were in love with someone
Was I wrong to forgive
Your indiscretions?
Should I have been more hysterical
Less understanding?
If you're looking for a villain
Go on assume the role
But don't say that it's my fault
That you're not in love with someone
Tell me what hardened your heart
Tell me what turned it to stone
Tell me what made you forget
You were in love with someone
Tell me there's someone in your life
I'll fight to keep your for my own
Tell me because I really want to know
Why you can't be in love with someone
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About this Song
In 'The Love That You Had', Tracy Chapman reflects on a past relationship and the emotional complexity that comes with it. The song delves into themes of loss, reflection, and the cyclical nature of love. There is a poignant sense of nostalgia and yearning as she reminisces about the love that once was, its impact, and its eventual dissolution. Key moments in the song include the exploration of how love changes over time and the lingering feelings that remain even after a relationship ends. Chapman’s songwriting skillfully captures the bittersweet essence of remembering a love that has faded but never completely disappears from the heart.
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