The lyrics look ahead to old age and imagine remembering the life the speaker and a loved one have shared. This hopeful picture is set against a more emotionally numb present: the speaker says they no longer cry or laugh, and only sometimes thinks about the other person. The repeated refrain makes the thought of future regret feel persistent.
โStories we could have toldโ suggests experiences, choices, or words that might never happen or be shared. It may hint that the pair could miss chances while they are young, leaving memoriesโor storiesโunfinished. โMy heart is dryโ is a metaphor for feeling emotionally drained or unable to feel strongly, rather than a literal description. The claim not to think about someone โall the timeโ also sounds guarded: the person still comes to mind, even if the speaker tries to seem detached.
The song leaves the relationship unclear. The speaker may be recovering from heartbreak, feeling distant within a relationship, or simply reflecting on how time passes. The lyrics do not explain what caused the emotional dryness or whether the two people will build a life together. Their repeated future-facing words can feel tender and hopeful, but also carry a warning: later, they may wonder what they failed to do.