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Am I vintage
Questioning if the speaker is considered old-fashioned or classic.
'Cause my life is analogue?
Comparing life to analog technology, wondering if that makes it vintage.
And is it retro
Asking if engaging in traditional activities, like reading or playing records, is now retro.
To read on the metro or put a record on?
Questioning the perception of putting on a record or reading on public transportation.
And is it pass to think
Reflecting on whether it's considered outdated to feel that the speaker hasn't experienced enough in life.
I ain't seen enough?
Questioning if thinking one hasn't seen enough is a passé notion.
And is it old-school baby
Asking if it's old-fashioned to still experience deep emotions or feelings.
To still feel stuff?
Wondering if feeling emotions strongly is considered old-school.
Just a memory, then suddenly
Reflecting on a sudden rush of memories and the emotional response it triggers.
Tears come rolling down, babe don't worry
Describing the emotional reaction of tears, assuring someone not to worry.
Just remembering
Acknowledging the act of reminiscing.
Not everything was better in the past
Expressing that not everything in the past was better, challenging nostalgia.
No, no
Reiterating that not all aspects of the past were superior.
Not everything was better in the past
Repeating the theme that not everything in the past was better.
Am I dated
Wondering if the speaker is considered old-fashioned for expressing emotions loudly.
'Cause I shout at the waves?
Asking questions about life that may never be answered, indicating frustration.
Asking the questions that'll never get answered
Posing questions that may remain unanswered throughout the speaker's life.
For the rest of my days
Expressing potential weariness or disillusionment from unanswered questions.
Am I jaded
Wondering if the speaker is emotionally scarred or cynical due to life experiences.
By the notches on my belt?
Reflecting on past experiences and the notches on the speaker's belt.
All I know is where I've been
Knowing only where the speaker has been and how those experiences felt.
And how it felt
So when the memory comes suddenly
Reflecting on the sudden onset of memories and the emotional response it elicits.
Tears come rolling down, babe don't worry
Reiterating the emotional reaction of tears and reassuring someone not to worry.
Just remembering
Acknowledging the act of remembering.
Not everything was better in the past
Expressing that not everything in the past was better, challenging nostalgia once again.
No, no
Reiterating that not all aspects of the past were superior.
Not everything was better in the past
Repeating the theme that not everything in the past was better.
No, no
Not everything was better in the past
Further emphasizing that not everything in the past was better, rejecting idealized views of the past.
Oh
Expressing emphasis on the rejection of the notion that everything in the past was superior.
Oh no no no no
Adding a strong declaration that not everything in the past was better.
Is it nostalgic
Questioning if it's nostalgic to see the speaker's significant other dressed up with a particular expression.
To see my girl, all dressed up
Describing the visual image of the speaker's girl dressed up and with a certain look in her eyes.
Hair all messed up
Highlighting the disheveled appearance of the girl's hair, suggesting an intimate moment.
With that look in her eyes?
Interpreting the look in the girl's eyes as a signal that they will overcome challenges together.
It says we're gonna make it
Naked
Repeatedly emphasizing the idea of "History's naked," possibly referring to the raw truth of historical events.
History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
-History's naked
Repeating the phrase "History's naked" for emphasis, reinforcing the concept of facing historical truths.
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