Lyrics
When I was younger 1995
Reflecting on the speaker's past in the year 1995 when they were younger.
Had a cool back pack
Describing a distinctive backpack from their youth.
Sweater oversized
Wearing an oversized sweater during their younger days.
Met my first friend on the kindergarten slide
Recalling the first friendship formed on a kindergarten slide.
I would give my everything to take another ride
Expressing a nostalgic desire to relive a childhood experience.
When I was younger 2005
Shifting to the year 2005, indicating a different phase of the speaker's youth.
I remember jumping fences tagging with the guys
Remembering activities like jumping fences and graffiti with friends.
Then I got older never had much time
Noting the challenges of adulthood and the lack of time for previous activities.
I would give my everything to spray another line
Expressing a desire to revisit and engage in past activities, specifically graffiti.
Joy ride baby swing me round
Describing a joyful experience, possibly a carefree moment in youth.
Like the tide we’re going up and down
Comparing life to the tide, emphasizing the ups and downs.
Sweet dreams what more do we need?
Questioning what more is needed when experiencing sweet dreams.
Like a record we play it on repeat
Comparing life to a repeating record, suggesting routine or familiarity.
When i was younger 2006
Transitioning to the year 2006, highlighting another phase of the speaker's youth.
I started playing soccer maybe just for kicks
Mentioning the speaker's engagement in soccer, possibly for enjoyment.
Always looked up to my favourite team
Expressing admiration for a favorite soccer team.
We went from scoring goals to watching on the screen
Noting a shift from actively playing soccer to watching it on a screen.
When I was younger 2007
Moving to the year 2007, introducing another period of the speaker's youth.
We started of a school band high like heaven
Beginning a school band experience, characterized as high like heaven.
Got a three chord song and a broken drum set
Having a simple musical setup and disregarding authority figures' opinions.
Never cared what my teacher or my mom said
Expressing a carefree attitude towards teacher and parental advice.
Joy ride baby swing me round
Repeating the theme of a joyful experience, possibly referring to a carefree moment.
Like the tide we’re going up and down
Comparing life to the tide, emphasizing the cyclical nature of ups and downs.
Sweet dreams what more do we need?
Posing a rhetorical question about the sufficiency of sweet dreams.
Like a record we play it on repeat
Reiterating the comparison of life to a repeating record, emphasizing routine.
When I was younger 2015
Shifting to the year 2015, indicating a later stage of the speaker's life.
First time on a big stage living our dream
Recollecting the excitement of performing on a big stage for the first time.
Dreams got bigger playing bigger shows
Noting the growth in aspirations, progressing to larger and more significant shows.
I would give my everything for you to be first row
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice for the audience's front-row experience.
Joy ride baby swing me round
Repeating the theme of a joyful experience, possibly referring to the thrill of performing.
Like the tide we’re going up and down
Comparing life to the tide, highlighting the continual rise and fall of experiences.
Sweet dreams what more do we need?
Pondering the sufficiency of sweet dreams, questioning further needs.
Like a record we play it on repeat
Reiterating the comparison of life to a repeating record, emphasizing repetition.
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