Seventeen
Eternal Bonds and Bittersweet Memories in Kevin Abstract's Seventeen
Lyrics
He was everything I dreamed of
Expressing admiration for someone who met the dream-like qualities or expectations.
Used to ride around in his two seater
Recalling moments of riding together in a two-seater vehicle, suggesting a close bond.
Being friends didn't make it much easier
Highlighting that being friends with this person wasn't easy.
Friday night lights, stay away from the bleachers
Referring to avoiding conflicts or challenges, possibly related to high school events.
Showed me obscure bands he was into
Sharing experiences of discovering unique music preferences.
His mom in the dining room, we're in his bedroom
Describing shared moments in his friend's home, including the presence of his friend's girlfriend.
His girl too, had to pretend like I ain't mind that bitch
Acknowledging discomfort with his friend's girlfriend but enduring it to be close to his friend.
Just so I could see his face
Expressing a willingness to endure challenges just to see the friend's face.
He introduced me to all his friends
Recalling the introduction to the friend's social circle and expressing admiration for them.
I thought they were cooler than anyone I'd ever met before
Reflecting on the perceived coolness of the friend's group and involvement in a band.
Dressed well and we made a band
Describing shared experiences like honeymoons and smoke breaks in a mini van.
Honey moons and smoke breaks in a mini van
Referencing a journey through challenges and conflicts, symbolized by the "trouble bubble."
We'd drive through our trouble bubble
Describing intense emotional moments, shouting at mansions, perhaps symbolic of societal expectations.
Screaming at mansions
Repetition emphasizing the transformation or fading of memories related to football pads.
Football pads become a memory
Expressing positive change brought about by the person being discussed.
Football pads become a memory
Reaffirming the positive impact the person had on the speaker's life.
A bad memory
Acknowledging the existence of negative memories but framing them as part of the past.
You changed me for the better
Reiteration of the transformative impact the person had on the speaker.
You changed me for the better
Reaffirming the positive change brought about by the relationship.
Do it all, do it all again
Repetition emphasizing a willingness or desire to relive experiences.
Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Known you for some time but it feels brand new
Expressing a sense of familiarity despite the passage of time.
Try and go forget but we did that too
Acknowledging shared experiences and a commitment to not forget them.
And I won't ever let you go
Declaring an unwavering commitment to the person.
Ay, dog, got some problems we could runaway from
Suggesting the possibility of escaping problems together.
Search for a tree that you could hang on, stay down
Symbolizing the search for a solution or escape route, staying grounded.
Watch myself, watch myself watching you, you
Observing oneself watching the other person, possibly reflecting on the depth of the relationship.
You changed me for the better
Reiteration of the positive change brought about by the person.
Do it all, do it all again
Repetition emphasizing a desire to relive experiences with the person.
Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
-Do it all, do it all again
Final repetition, concluding the desire to repeat the shared experiences.
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