Lyrics
I liked the simple days
I enjoyed the uncomplicated times.
Back when I was younger
Referring to a period in the past when the speaker was younger.
Playing with my gameboy
Recalling playing with a Gameboy, a handheld gaming device.
Everything was paid for
Expressing a sense of security and lack of financial worries during that time.
I used to be afraid of stupid little thunder
Previously afraid of trivial things like thunder, perhaps metaphorically representing innocence.
Thought it was an astroid
Mistaking thunder for an asteroid, showcasing the speaker's imaginative and innocent perspective.
I was always unsure
Expressing uncertainty and doubt during the speaker's younger days.
Who told me getting old was cool
Contradicting the idea that getting old is cool, suggesting it's not as appealing as it seemed.
They were wrong
Rejecting the notion that getting older is a positive or desirable experience.
Cause everything I thought I knew
Realizing that the speaker's previous beliefs were untrue.
Was all a lie
Everything the speaker thought they knew turns out to be false.
Throwback to better days
Reflecting on better days from the past.
When I wasn’t grown
Yearning for the time when the speaker wasn't burdened with adult responsibilities.
So I keep wishing
Expressing a desire or hope to go back in time.
I could travel back in time
Longing for the ability to time travel and revisit the past.
We never counted days
Not keeping track of time in the past.
See how fast it slipped away
Regretting the swift passage of time.
Oh no
Expressing concern or regret about the changing seasons.
Oh no
-Like the seasons always change
Comparing life changes to the consistent changing of seasons.
Summer sun don’t feel the same no more
The warmth of summer no longer feels the same, possibly indicating a loss of innocence or joy.
No more
Reiterating the diminished enjoyment of summer.
Phone up to the speaker
Recalling moments of playing favorite songs and chilling under bleachers with a sense of nostalgia.
Playing my favorite song
-Chill under the bleachers
-But never for to long
-That life was oh so good I miss my childhood
Describing the speaker's belief that life was good during childhood.
I reminisce on younger days
Reflecting on and recalling memories from younger days.
Owoohoo
Repetition of vocalizations conveying emotions and nostalgia.
Owoohoo
-Owoohoo
-Owoohoo
-Friends coming over
Remembering friends, family dinners, and overcoming fears during childhood.
Peacing for dinner
-Those little things made us happy
-Swim in the pool
-Being scared of the deep end
-I couldn’t do it on my own
-So many memories in my heart
Affirming the lasting impact of childhood memories on the speaker's heart.
No I won’t forget ’em
-No I won’t forget ’em
Emphasizing that the speaker won't forget even if they went too far or made mistakes.
Even if I took things way to far
-No I don’t regret ’em
Expressing a lack of regret for past actions and decisions.
No I don’t regret ’em
-We never counted days
Repeating the theme of not keeping track of time and the swift passage of days.
See how fast it slipped away
-Oh no
Reiterating concerns about the changing seasons and the passage of time.
Oh no
-Like the seasons always change
Comparing life changes to the consistent changing of seasons.
Summer sun don’t feel the same no more
Reiteration of the diminished enjoyment of summer.
No more
Expressing the diminished joy or warmth associated with summer.
Phone up to the speaker
Revisiting moments of playing favorite songs and chilling under bleachers with a sense of nostalgia.
Playing my favorite song
-Chill under the bleachers
-But never for to long
-That life was oh so good
Affirming the belief that life was good during childhood.
I miss my childhood
Expressing a longing or yearning for childhood.
I reminisce on younger days
Reflecting on and recalling memories from younger days.
Owoohoo
Repetition of vocalizations conveying emotions and nostalgia.
Owoohoo
-Owoohoo
-Owoohoo
-I liked the simple days
Repetition of earlier lines, emphasizing the simplicity and carefree nature of childhood.
Back when I was younger
-Playing with my gameboy
-Everything was paid for
-Mmmm Mmmm
Ending with a vocalization, perhaps representing a wistful or nostalgic feeling.
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