Lyrics
Well we were who we were back then
Reflecting on the past version of ourselves
But we are who we are right now (Who we are right now)
Embracing our current identities
Don't ask me why
Discouraging inquiries about reasons
And I'll tell you no more lies
Promising not to tell any more falsehoods
And I won't have to be that guy
Avoiding being the person who disappoints
Who let you down
Taking responsibility for letting someone down
Cause words can fool the heart
Highlighting the deceptive power of words
And pain can tear apart
Stressing how pain can cause separation
I think it's time that we both grew up
Expressing the need for personal growth
Or else no one wins
Stating that maturity is essential for mutual benefit
Well we were who we were back then
Reiterating the past selves
But we are who we are right now
Emphasizing the present identities
And as the waves come crashing down
Using imagery of waves to depict challenges
Over our heads
Symbolizing overwhelming difficulties
Well we were who we were back then
Recalling past versions of ourselves
But we are who we are right now
Affirming our current states of being
And as we tear our idols down
Describing the process of abandoning idols or old beliefs
To begin again
Signifying a fresh start
So fate has led us here
Attributing current circumstances to destiny
And I've paid a price, so dear
Indicating a substantial cost paid for reaching this point
Could it be I'm getting near
Contemplating proximity to a meaningful purpose
To a purpose?
Questioning the potential for a meaningful existence
'Cause words can fool the heart
Reiterating the deceptive nature of words
And sometimes love is not enough
Acknowledging that love might not always solve problems
To find our way out of the dark
Expressing difficulty in finding solutions in tough times
To a purpose
Reflecting on the pursuit of a meaningful purpose
Well we were who we were back then
Recalling past versions of ourselves again
But we are who we are right now
Emphasizing the present identities once more
And as the waves come crashing down
Continuing to face overwhelming challenges
Over our heads
Reiterating struggles in the face of adversity
Well we were who we were back then
Recalling past versions of ourselves yet again
But we are who we are right now
Stressing the importance of present identities again
And as we tear our idols down
Continuing the process of abandoning old beliefs
To begin again
Emphasizing the opportunity for a new beginning
Na na na na na Na na na na na na na
Repeating the contrast between past and present selves
Na na na na na na na
-Na na na
-Na na na na na Na na na na na na na
-Na na na na na na na
-Na na na
-Well we were who we were back then
-But we are who we are right now
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