Ellerbe Road
Nostalgic Echoes: Rediscovering Freedom and Growth on Ellerbe Road
Lyrics
didn't the sky seem much bluer when we were kids
The speaker reflects on a time when the sky appeared more vibrant during childhood.
before the grass grew greener we grew up and smoked that shit
Contrasting the earlier simplicity, the speaker acknowledges the impact of growing up and engaging in substance use.
it was the first of freedom
Refers to a moment of initial freedom.
the first taste of skin
Describes a memorable experience, the first sensation of touching someone's skin.
the first taste of waiting for your life to begin
Reflects on the anticipation of waiting for life's significant moments to unfold.
oh oh oh
Expresses a sentiment of love and questions whether the speaker had enough.
oh my love
-didn't I have enough
-didn't this town feel much bigger when we were kids
Compares the perception of the town's size during childhood to the reality experienced after venturing to the big city.
before the big city called us and we did what we did
Recalls the allure of the big city and acknowledges the choices made.
to get it together & tear it apart
Reflects on the struggle to balance life, stating that both easy and hard times were part of their experiences.
we never had it so easy
-we never had it so hard
-oh oh oh
Repeats the expression of love and questions if it was enough.
oh my love
-oh oh oh
-oh my love
-didn't I have enough
-didn't I have enough
-& I remember Ellerbe Road
Recalls Ellerbe Road, likely a significant location associated with memories.
& I remember the nights that we drove
Mentions remembering nights spent driving, possibly indicating a sense of nostalgia.
past all the mansions and out to field
Describes passing mansions and reaching a field where growth occurred, both metaphorically and literally.
where the grass grows greener, we grew up, we grew up
Repeats the idea of growing up on Ellerbe Road where the grass symbolizes personal development.
oh oh oh
-where the grass grows greener, we grew up, we grew up
-we grew up, we grew up, we grew up, we grew up
Emphasizes the progression of growing up, echoed through repetition.
oh oh oh
Reiterates the idea of growing up on Ellerbe Road and how the grass became greener with time.
where the grass grows greener, we grew up, we grew up
-where the grass grows greener, we grew up, we grew up
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