Old Love

In 1988, after nine years of marriage to Pattie Boyd, Clapton divorced the model and photographer. This song documents the end of their relationship. Boyd told the Guardian newspaper December 13, 2008 that she was hurt that he should write a song about such a sensitive subject. She said: "The end of a relationship is a sad enough thing, but to then have Eric writing about it as well. It makes me more sad, I think, because I can't answer back."

[Verse 1] I can feel your body When I'm lying in bed Too much confusion Going around through my head [Pre-Chorus] And it makes me so angry To know that the flame still burns Why can't I get over? When will I ever learn? [Chorus] Old love, leave me alone Old love, go on home [Verse 2] I can see your face But I know that it's not real Just an illusion Caused by how I used to feel [Pre-Chorus] And it makes me so angry To know that the flame will alway burn I'll never get over I know now that I'll never learn [Chorus] Old love, leave me alone Old love, go on home