Same Drugs
Evolving Echoes: Changing Tides of Connection
Lyrics
We don't do the same drugs no more
We no longer engage in the same activities or have the same interests.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the fact that the individuals involved have moved on from shared experiences.
'Cause she don't do the same drugs no more
The person being referred to has changed and does not partake in the same things anymore.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the evolving nature of the relationship and shared activities.
When did you change?
A question addressing when a change occurred in the other person.
Wendy, you've aged
Referring to someone named Wendy, expressing surprise at her aging.
I thought you'd never grow up
Noting the expectation that Wendy would remain youthful and not grow up.
I thought you'd never
Expressing a belief that Wendy would never mature.
Window closed
Mentioning the closure of a metaphorical window, perhaps indicating missed opportunities.
Wendy got old
Observing Wendy's aging process.
I was too late, I was too late
Regret for being too late to prevent or witness a significant change in Wendy.
A shadow of what I once was
Describing a diminished version of the speaker compared to the past.
'Cause we don't do the same drugs no more
Reiterating the shift in shared activities due to personal changes.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Continuation of the theme of not engaging in the same activities anymore.
And she don't laugh the same way no more
Noticing a change in the way someone laughs, suggesting emotional differences.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the divergence in shared experiences and activities.
Where did you go?
Raising questions about the whereabouts of the person in question.
Why would you stay?
Questioning the choice to leave and the possibility of losing one's sanity.
You must have lost your marbles
Commenting on the forgetfulness of the person being addressed.
You always were so forgetful
Recalling the past trait of being forgetful.
In a hurry, don't wait up
Expressing urgency and the speaker being too late to address a situation.
I was too late, I was too late
Regret for being too late again, indicating a pattern of missed opportunities.
A shadow of what I once was
Reiteration of a diminished state compared to the past.
'Cause we don't, we don't do what we say we're gonna
Highlighting the discrepancy between words and actions in the relationship.
You were always perfect, and I was always practice
Acknowledging the perfection of one person and the other person's role as practice.
Don't you miss the days, and stranger? Don't you miss the days?
Expressing nostalgia for past days and questioning if the other person misses them.
Don't you miss the danger? (Don't you miss the danger?)
Pondering if the other person misses the excitement and risk that used to be present.
We don't (we don't) do the same drugs no more (no more)
Reiteration of the theme that shared activities involving drugs have ceased.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Continuation of the idea that the individuals have moved on from their previous habits.
And she don't laugh the same way no more
Noting a change in the way someone laughs, suggesting emotional evolution.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the shift in shared experiences and activities.
Don't forget the happy thoughts
Encouraging the retention of positive thoughts and memories.
All you need is happy thoughts
Stressing the importance of maintaining positive thoughts.
Past tense, past bed time
Referencing the past and the time to go to bed, suggesting a reflection on past experiences.
Way back then when everything we read was real and everything we said rhymed
Recalling a time when everything was genuine and rhymed in speech.
Wide eyed kids being kids, why did you stop?
Questioning why the natural curiosity and innocence of childhood were abandoned.
What did you do to your hair?
Curiosity about changes in appearance, possibly symbolizing personal transformation.
Where did you go to end up right back here?
Raising questions about the journey that led to the current point in life.
When did you start to forget how to fly?
Questioning when the ability to dream and aspire was lost.
We don't do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the cessation of shared drug-related activities.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Continuation of the theme that the individuals involved have moved on from past habits.
And we don't act the same ways no more
Observing changes in behavior, suggesting a broader transformation.
We don't do the, we don't do the same drugs, do the same drugs no more
Reiteration of the shift in shared activities and
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