That was then lyrics

I would lie awake and cry at night

That was then, this is now

I had an anger that was strong enough

And I would face the things, I run from now

And everything we did was wonderful

Now it's practical, and I don't know how

All the moves we made were done for love

Now it's not enough, it seems somehow

And all the feelings that I knew would last

Well they are gone, where are they now

And you were beautiful and dangerous

And now you've sacrificed, some sacred cow

And I would listen to the things you said

They all made sense, why don't they now

Oh, not a penny in our pockets then

We never worried, so why do we now

Standing tall against my destiny

Oh I had visions, and I could see

I would walk a thousand miles for you

But that was then, that was then

This is now, this is now

Look at me now

This is now

Over decades things are changing me

I have no energy, where am I now

Too many people seem in need of me

When I was younger, I felt so free

Can you see the things I care about

They're not important now, time's run out

And only memories are left with me

This shallow history, becomes my destiny

I would lie awake and cry all night

That was then

This is now

Oh, this is now

• Artist:Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
• Album:Universal (1996)