Introduction:
“You Don’t Anymore” by Toby Keith is a poignant ballad that captures the subtle shifts in a long-term relationship. Released in 1998, the song is part of Toby Keith’s album Dream Walkin’ and falls within the country music genre. It addresses the gradual erosion of a once-passionate connection, focusing on the melancholic realization that the spark between partners has dimmed over time.
The lyrics reflect the emotional toll of unfulfilled promises and the longing for the early days of love. Although not a chart-topping hit, “You Don’t Anymore” resonates with listeners who have experienced similar feelings in their relationships, highlighting the universal theme of fading passion and the need to cherish and nurture love before it’s too late.
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Lyrics:
“You Don’t Anymore”
For better or worse, forever a husband and wife
Love’s not always easy and dreams don’t all come true
Why’d you lose your faith in me, I never gave up on you
When I said “I Do,” I did, and the words were truly spoken
I gave you my heart to hold thinkin’ it would go unbroken
You drifted so far you can’t see the stars that we wished upon before
When I said “I Do,” I did, but you don’t anymore
These days nobody seems to try
To love through the hard times instead of just saying goodbye
We built this world around us, together hand in hand
And even if you walk away, it won’t change where I stand
When I said “I Do,” I did, and the words were truly spoken
I gave you my heart to hold thinkin’ it would go unbroken
You drifted so far you can’t see the stars that we wished upon before
When I said “I Do,” I did, but you don’t anymore
You drifted so far you can’t see the stars that we wished upon before
When I said “I Do,” I did, but you don’t anymore