Lyrics
Long ago we saw a future full of dreams
Reflecting on a past where the future seemed promising and full of dreams.
We were young and could be anything it seemed
During youth, the belief that any life path was possible.
We were told about a future shining bright
Receiving positive messages about a bright and successful future.
And that our lives would turn out fine without a fight
Assurance that life would be fine without facing significant challenges.
And now we know
A realization that the previous beliefs and messages were false.
All of this was a lie
Acknowledging that the past perceptions were deceptive or inaccurate.
And now we know
Emphasizing that efforts made in the past were futile or irrelevant.
It didn't matter what we tried
Indicating that outcomes were indifferent regardless of efforts.
It's just passing by
Highlighting the fleeting nature of time.
Now we're grown ups in a world that isn't ours
Describing adulthood in a world that feels unfamiliar or not belonging.
Gasping for some spare time after working hours
Expressing a desire for leisure time after the demands of work.
Filling days and days with paperwork and such
Filling days with monotonous tasks such as paperwork.
But for the man in charge it still is not enough
Despite efforts, the person in charge still lacks satisfaction or fulfillment.
Want to be young
Expressing a wish to return to a youthful state.
Back to basic feeling strong
Desiring a simpler and stronger feeling associated with youth.
Want to be young
Reiterating the desire to be young, confident that nothing could go wrong.
Nothing really could go wrong
Emphasizing the carefree and invincible nature of youth.
But our younger days are gone
Acknowledging the irreversible passage of time and the loss of youth.
Want to be young
Repeating the desire to return to a youthful state.
Back to basic feeling strong
Reiterating the longing for a basic, strong feeling associated with youth.
Want to be young
Expressing a desire for the carefree confidence of youth.
Nothing really could go wrong
Stressing the belief that nothing could go wrong in youth.
But our younger days are gone
Acknowledging the irrevocable passage of time and the departure of younger days.
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