I had a love years ago that escaped me
And I’ve regretted it ever since
And it became my years-long dream
To get a love like that back again

I never forgot the daily euphoria
And the inspiration I felt in my heart
I never forgot how almost magical it was
And the pain of it breaking apart

But this is nothing like I remember
Not what I thought I was chasing at all
This is just so much better
Beyond great to truly exceptional
It has everything that I had before
But with such stronger and deeper feelings
It’s a meaningful love plus much more
Like heaven with a higher ceiling

It’s a rainbow with even brighter colors
With a stronger intensity than the sun
It’s like I’m being propelled forward
Faster than I’ve ever been able to run

It’s like a dream that’s become a fantasy
Except all the parts of it are true
It’s like my memories of being happy
Now pale in comparison to being with you

But this is nothing like I remember
Not what I thought I was chasing at all
This is just so much better
Beyond great to truly exceptional
It has everything that I had before
But with such stronger and deeper feelings
It’s a meaningful love plus much more
Like heaven with a higher ceiling

I’m now looking forward instead of thinking back
Sure that this is a love I’ll be keeping
It feels like the most anyone can ever have
Heaven with a higher ceiling

But this is nothing like I remember
Not what I thought I was chasing at all
This is just so much better
Beyond great to truly exceptional
It has everything that I had before
But with such stronger and deeper feelings
It’s a meaningful love plus much more
Like heaven with a higher ceiling