Mandalay Again

Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John

Rules and regulations,

And real estate are things I've left behind

Fights are always leaving

Silver wings unfolding on a dime

But I won't foget to tell you

If I could only reconnect the line

I really never knew you, but come back I'd like to find the time



Drug and consequences

And ferris wheels just took us up and down

Fights were always brewing

Two perfect understudies for a clown

If I could piece it all together

Or maybe find you through a friend

Last I heard it was St. Louis

But I wish that it was Mandalay Again



Come back I'd like to find the time

Plant a seed and raise a little Cain

Come back we'll throw a rope around the moon

And pretend that we're in Mandalay Again



Fuel and information

Are Siamese twins who poison everything

Lies that left us drowing

Rumor that burned like gasoline

I could have read you like a book

Instead I acted dumb and blind

I was younger then and foolish

Come back I'd like to find the time



Come back I'd like to find the time

Plant a seed and raise a little Cain

Come back we'll throw a rope around the moon

And pretend that we're in Mandalay again



It it wasn't in the afterglow of wine

Or the chatter of some European girl

I'd have understood that after all these years

There were those who chose to separate our worlds

Separate our worlds



Come back I'd like to find the time

Plant a seed and raise a little Cain

Come back we'll throw a rope around the moon

And pretend that we're in Mandalay again

And pretend that we're in Mandalay again

We'll pretend that we're in Madalay again

Mandalay Again

Elton John's "Mandalay Again" stands as a poignant exploration of nostalgia and the passage of time, delivered with his signature piano-driven elegance. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track reflects the artist's deep engagement with personal history and the bittersweet nature of revisiting cherished memories. The song's lyrical narrative captures the emotional weight of looking back at significant moments, a theme that resonates throughout John's broader discography. With its melodic structure and emotive delivery, the recording exemplifies the sophisticated pop-rock style that defined his career during this era. It remains a testament to his ability to weave personal reflection into universally relatable musical storytelling, solidifying its place within his catalog of enduring works.