He took the girl next door for his wife--he'd never been away from home;

He lived in that valley all his life--the only life he'd ever known;

Never thought of the mountains or of life on the other side;

In the world that he had, he was happy and satisfied.

 

His happy valley, his life, his home--the simple living he adored

Was suddenly shattered--his dream was gone; wasn't like it was before;

He happened to wander, caught a glimpse of the other side--

And the vision he gained totally changed his life.

 

NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME, NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME,

NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME since you;

NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME, NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME,

NOTHING CAN BE THE SAME since you!

 

Since the day I promised 'I do", I wanted it to be so good;

Had a woman who loved me so true, gave me everything she could;

The joys of a first love, rapture beyond compare;

Oh the happiness of the feelings of love we shared.

 

It had to happen, the time was right--I couldn't close my eyes and hide;

You left your mark, you touched my life--now I know I've seen the other side;

I try to re-capture those feelings of love once more--

Oh I've tried and I've tried--I don't feel it inside anymore.

 

(Chorus)