Younger Then
Eternal Youth: A Nostalgic Journey of Love and Rebellion
Lyrics
Oh we were younger then
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker and someone else were younger.
We tried to pretend
Attempting to act as if certain things were different or better than they really were.
It was only you and me
Emphasizing a connection between the speaker and the other person as exclusive.
We were meant to be
Expressing a belief that the speaker and the other person were destined to be together.
I still remember when
Recalling a specific moment from the past.
We'd drive them round the bend
Describing a rebellious or carefree behavior, possibly related to driving or lifestyle choices.
Skiving school again
Skipping school, suggesting a disregard for conventional responsibilities.
Singing live forever smoking cigs like
Recalling a specific song ("live forever") and a rebellious act of smoking cigarettes.
who we wanted to be
Expressing a sense of freedom and identity.
We could have it all for free
Believing that everything was attainable without cost during that time.
I always knew
Having a deep understanding or conviction about something.
You would pull me through
Believing that the other person would provide support in difficult times.
You and me
Reiterating the connection between the speaker and the other person.
Always
Emphasizing a sense of permanence in the relationship.
And forever
Stressing the enduring nature of the connection.
Us versus the world
Portraying a united front against external challenges.
And I'll follow you wherever
Expressing a commitment to follow the other person anywhere.
The games we were playing then
Referring to activities or strategies employed during the mentioned time.
Can never be played again
Highlighting the impossibility of recreating certain experiences from the past.
Raiding the cocktail cabinet
Recalling the act of searching for drinks in a specific location.
For something covered in the dust of 25 years
Describing an object covered in dust, symbolizing the passage of time.
I still remember now
Continuing the recollection of past events.
The drinks they were running out
Remembering a situation where the availability of drinks became limited.
The weather was chasing us home
Recalling a journey home influenced by weather conditions.
To your parents garage
Referring to a specific location, possibly a place of significance.
You told us to keep it down but we were
Recalling an instruction to keep quiet despite the speaker and others being noisy.
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