back pocket
Journey of Reflection: Unpacking Memories and Moving On
Lyrics
I'm growing up and moving out
The speaker is growing up and leaving their current situation or place.
I'm not the same as who I was that June I doubt
They've changed since June and doubt they're the same person.
I'm packing up and going places
They're preparing to move and explore new destinations.
My mom's so proud just see the look that's on her face
The speaker's mother is visibly proud of their decision.
I wish I could feel it too
The speaker wishes they could share in the pride their mother feels.
Sometimes it feels like I'm stuck on a path with someone else's glue
Feeling stuck on a path that doesn't feel entirely their own.
Is that how it felt for you
Questioning if someone else felt similar constraints or limitations.
I understand now why you couldn't see it through
Understanding why someone couldn't continue on a particular path.
But it all comes back to you if I'm honest
Despite everything, thoughts and feelings keep returning to someone.
Can't take you out of my back pocket as they call it
Referencing an emotional attachment or memory that's difficult to shake off.
When it's over but you hope
Reflecting on the end of something while holding onto hope for the future.
In a few years or so
Anticipating a future moment when someone might reminisce.
They'll reach back for the one they used to know
Expectation that people from the past might remember the speaker.
My old room is empty now
The speaker's previous living space is now vacant.
My cap and gown packed in the boxes on my couch
Belongings associated with graduation are packed away.
The only constant is the changing
Change is the only consistent thing in life.
I wonder how much of you too has stayed the same
Wondering if someone else has changed or remained the same.
I make a fool out of myself even when I'm alone
Embarrassing oneself even in solitude, perhaps due to thoughts of the past.
Cause I still hope you haven't found someone else
Desire for someone from the past to still be unattached.
I've found a few myself
The speaker has found new connections but still holds a fear of losing the past one.
But deep down I fear that after you there's no one else
Concern that no one else will compare to the person from the past.
'Cause it all comes back to you if I'm honest
Continued struggle with thoughts and emotions returning to someone.
Can't take you out of my back pocket as they call it
Reiteration of the difficulty in letting go of emotional ties.
When it's over but you hope
Reflecting on closure while holding onto hope for a future reunion.
In a few years or so
Expectation of a future where past connections might resurface.
They'll reach back for the one they used to know
Similar to line 13, expecting people from the past to remember.
Oh I've had so much time and space
The speaker has had ample time and space for reflection.
So if it can never be
Acceptance that a particular relationship may not resume.
I hope my name just puts a smile on your face
Hoping that the speaker's mere mention brings happiness to the other person.
My world still turns I know that yours will do the same
Acknowledging that life continues for both parties, hoping for mutual happiness.
But I hope you're watching for me if you come my way
Expressing hope that the other person might look out for the speaker in the future.
But it all comes back to you if I'm honest
Reiteration of the persistent return to thoughts of someone from the past.
Can't take you out of my back pocket as they call it
Continued struggle with letting go, despite an attempt to move forward.
When it's over but you hope
Suggesting closure while holding onto hope for a future reunion.
In a few years or so
Expectation of a future where past connections might resurface (similar to lines 13 and 26).
They'll reach back for the one they used to know
Repetition of the idea that people from the past might remember the speaker.
Comment