Once upon a time the world was sweeter than we knew. Everything was ours; how happy we were then, but then once upon a time never comes again.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the past was better than we remember. When we were young, the world seemed perfect, and everything belonged to us. We were so happy back then, but that special time can never come back. The quote reminds us that the good old days are gone, and we can't relive them, no matter how much we wish we could.
About Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer was an acclaimed American lyricist, songwriter, and singer who co-founded Capitol Records. He wrote the lyrics to over 1,500 songs, including classic hits like ‘Moon River’, ‘Days of Wine and Roses’, and ‘Hooray for Hollywood’, and won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
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