Like a gun shot from miles away she's moving in
Like a rain storm without the clouds, she falls on him
Like a phone call to warn the troop that never rings

It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slide
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia

They met after work one day she laughed with him
They drove off their separate ways then met for drinks
When he got home the silent gift was deafening

It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slide
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia

She thought that love was going to fight
She thought that love was going to take her home
She thought love was going to save her
But love just never showed

She thought love was always watching
All we learned that love was supposed to win,
But sometimes it's the demons,
That are standing in the end

He slips off his worn out suit and tries to rest
She's a million miles away across the bend
She rolls over and puts her hand across his chest

It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slide
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia
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Track duration: 07:10

"Philadelphia" as written by William Charles Anderson

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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    General Comment:my thought is this is a song about cheating. I could be completely wrong, but that seems to be the prevailing theme. To me, this guy's in Philly on a business trip of sorts and he meets this girl. They go out a few times, have a few drinks, and he's slowly "sliding" down the slope of infidelity. She thought it would last, that love overcomes whatever commitments he's into, but that just not the case. I think the part where "sometimes its the demons that are standing in the end" are the choices they've both made. That "love" doesn't always overcome. She was in love, he had an affair. Goes back home, the girl's a "million miles away" and he's back with his wife, living with the choice he made.
    Flag srosehon October 12, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I think it's "She's a million miles away, across the bed"

    Also, does anyone have guitar tabs for this song? I love it!
    Flag cwiegmann24on October 06, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:This song is so beautiful. I love how it changes from the studio sound, to an acoustic version. The emotion in his voice is truly captivating, especially when he sings, "But love just never showed" Love it!
    Flag varsityfc16on August 04, 2011   Link

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