The song "Old Lovers In Dressing Rooms" by Keaton Henson is a melancholic reflection on lost love and the passage of time. The narrator meets an old flame in a dressing room, and they catch up on each other's lives. The woman is happy with her new partner, while the narrator has a house but lives alone. The woman asks if the narrator loved her the way he wrote about her in his songs, to which he confirms he did. This suggests that the narrator is a musician whose art was inspired by this past relationship. However, the woman's question also implies doubt about the sincerity of his love and the authenticity of his art. The song is about the pain of looking back on a past romance and wondering what might have been. The narrator still thinks about the woman every day and regrets not being able to make her happy. The lyric "And she seems disappointed when I say that I'm not happy yet" suggests that the narrator is not content with his life, and perhaps still longs for the love he lost. Overall, "Old Lovers In Dressing Rooms" is a bittersweet reflection on the passage of time and the regret that can come from lost love. It is a poignant reminder that relationships are often fleeting, but the memories and emotions they inspire can last a lifetime.
