Lyrics
I can hear my parents calling
I have nostalgic memories of hearing my parents calling.
Picking flowers in the garden
Recalling a time when I used to pick flowers in the garden.
Easy to amuse
Life was simple and easy to entertain.
Didn't keep up with the news
I wasn't keeping up with current events or news.
That was back when rent was cheaper
Referencing a period when rent prices were lower.
Dirty t-shirts, beat up sneakers
Describing a time of casual clothing and well-worn sneakers.
Everything was new
Everything around me was new and exciting.
And not a thing we couldn't do
Expressing a sense of limitless possibilities.
Heres to the dreams that we had back when we laughed
Toast to the dreams from the past when laughter prevailed.
And we didn't know that there would be days that were bad
We were unaware that challenging days would come.
We felt the love and we loved what we had
We experienced and appreciated love and what we had.
Not all the money we stash
Highlighting that wealth wasn't the focus back then.
We wouldn't fight back the tears when we were sad
We didn't hold back tears during sad moments.
Gave everybody a chance
Everyone was given an opportunity.
What happened to all the dreams that we had
Reflecting on the disappearance of past dreams.
Never by myself
Emphasizing not being alone during that time.
Couldn't reach me at my cell
Communication was not as easily accessible (cellphones).
Didn't have to work back then
No obligation to work during that carefree period.
Our parents were the ATMs
Parents served as the financial support (ATMs).
When it was easy to be grateful
Expressing gratitude when things were uncomplicated.
Whatever we had we were thankful
We were thankful for whatever we had.
Didn't worry about the bills
No worries about financial responsibilities (bills).
Every now and again I just think back to when
Nostalgically thinking back to those carefree times.
I can hear my parents calling
Reiteration of hearing parents calling while picking flowers.
Picking flowers in the garden
Repeating the image of picking flowers in the garden.
Easy to amuse
Recalling the simplicity and easiness to amuse.
Didn't keep up with the news
Still not keeping up with current events or news.
That was back when rent was cheaper
Reiterating a time when rent prices were lower.
Dirty t-shirts, beat up sneakers
Reiterating the casual and worn clothing.
Everything was new
Repeating the excitement of everything being new.
And not a thing we couldn't do
Reiterating a sense of unlimited possibilities.
Heres to the dreams that we had
Again, toasting to the dreams of the past.
Back when we laughed and we didn't know that
Reflecting on laughter and ignorance of future challenges.
There would be days that were bad
Reiterating the unexpected arrival of challenging days.
We felt the love and we loved what we had
Expressing appreciation for love and what was cherished.
Not all the money we stash
Emphasizing that wealth wasn't the focus during that time.
We wouldn't fight back the tears when we were sad
Reiterating not holding back tears during sad moments.
Gave everybody a chance
Reiterating that everyone was given an opportunity.
What happened to all the dreams that we had
Repeating the inquiry about the disappearance of past dreams.
Heres to the dreams that we had
Once again, toasting to the dreams from the past.
Back when we laughed and we didn't know that
Reiterating laughter and ignorance of future challenges.
There would be days that were bad
Reiterating the unexpected arrival of challenging days.
We felt the love and we loved what we had
Repeating the experience of love and cherishing what was had.
Not all the money we stash
Stressing that wealth wasn't the focus during that time.
We wouldn't fight back the tears when we were sad
Reiterating not holding back tears during sad moments.
Gave everybody a chance
Reiterating that everyone was given an opportunity.
What happened to all the dreams that we had
Repeating the inquiry about the disappearance of past dreams.
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