17 AGAIN
Yearning for Youth: Rediscovering the Essence of '17 AGAIN'
Lyrics
The days were gone before they even began
The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of time, feeling that days have passed quickly without fulfillment.
I had some plans with friends that left me to fend for myself all alone
The speaker had plans with friends but was abandoned, left to deal with challenges alone.
And I wanna be just 17 again
Expresses a desire to revert to the age of 17, possibly a time associated with innocence or a sense of freedom.
And I wanna be just 17
Reiteration of the desire to be 17 again, emphasizing a specific age and the longing for that period.
And I won't appease the anger machine
Declares a refusal to submit to or satisfy a metaphorical "anger machine," suggesting a determination to resist negativity.
No I won't appease the anger machine again
Reaffirms the decision not to yield to the "anger machine," emphasizing resilience against potential conflicts or challenges.
My name was carved on every tree in the back yard
Recalls a time when the speaker's name was engraved on trees in the backyard, possibly symbolizing a sense of permanence and connection to a place.
I want to go back but I can't
Expresses a desire to return to the past, particularly to the time when the speaker's name was on the trees, but acknowledges the impossibility of doing so.
I've been waiting to find the right time
Expresses a longing for the right moment to make a change or take a significant action.
I've been waiting
Reiterates the theme of waiting, suggesting patience for the opportune time to arrive.
I'm still waiting
Emphasizes ongoing anticipation or longing for something, reinforcing the theme of waiting.
I'm still waiting on it
Repeats the notion of waiting, highlighting the continuous and unresolved nature of the speaker's anticipation.
And I wanna be just 17 again
Reiterates the desire to be 17 again, emphasizing the specific age and the wish to relive a particular phase of life.
And I wanna be just 17
Echoes the earlier statement, expressing the strong desire to return to the age of 17.
And I won't appease the anger machine
Declares a persistent refusal to succumb to the "anger machine," emphasizing the speaker's commitment to maintaining resilience.
No I won't appease the anger machine again
Reaffirms the determination not to appease the "anger machine," underlining the speaker's resolve against potential conflicts.
The days were gone before they even began
Repeats the reflection on the fleeting nature of time, emphasizing the idea that days passed quickly without fulfillment.
I had some plans with friends that left me to fend for myself all alone
Reiterates the experience of having plans with friends but being left alone to face challenges.
I wish them the best
Expresses good wishes for the friends who were mentioned earlier, possibly indicating a sense of closure or acceptance.
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