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What does it mean?
The speaker recalls that things were positive at the start of the relationship.
In plain terms
We were good in the beginning.
What can you take from it?
Early success does not guarantee long term stability.

Where it applies

  • post break up
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • reflect on origins

Questions to consider

  • What made it good at the start?
  • Where did it go wrong?

Another view

Remembering the good ignores the reasons it ended.

More from Pete Yorn

  1. You would never have the time. I would love to change your mind. You were there. And it was good in the beginning. ~ 'Crystal Village'

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  2. Take my hand, come with me. I see the lights so brightly. And we fall as if we never really mattered. ~ 'Crystal Village'

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  3. So many lies. Are taking hold. It's not your fault. There's many scars. ~ 'On Your Side'

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