When We Were the New Boys
Nostalgic Echoes: Embracing Youth in Rod Stewart's Anthem
Lyrics
Every face that crammed this hall
Remembering every individual who filled this venue or hall.
And in this room our hats were hung
Within this specific room, we made ourselves comfortable.
And words were written and songs were sung
Conversations happened, and songs were performed.
And we held our glasses high
We raised our glasses in celebration.
And we dared to reach for the sky
We aimed high and aspired for great things.
And we never would grow old
We lived with a mindset that resisted aging.
When we were the new boys
This refers to a nostalgic time when they were the newcomers or young individuals.
And on these streets we were like kings
In these streets, they felt powerful or significant.
We'd roll and tumble, fight and sing
They engaged in various activities like rolling, fighting, and singing.
And in these smoky pubs the yarns were spun
Stories were shared in pubs filled with smoke.
And many a sweetheart was lost and won
Romantic relationships began and ended in these places.
And on these green fields we played for pride
They played sports on these fields, valuing pride over compromise.
No quarter given, no compromise
They were passionate and refused to concede.
We were lovers and we were sons
They experienced love and were also someone's children.
When we were the new boys
Reflecting on a past when they were youthful newcomers.
Behind this cellar door on cheap guitars
They practiced music passionately with basic instruments.
We played our blues til the early hours
Playing the blues late into the night without an audience.
No one listening but a few old friends
They couldn't foresee an end to that period.
We never dreamed it could ever end
Those moments were considered valuable and unique.
This was our moment, this was our space
That era was significant and treasured.
This was a jewel of a time to have graced
Memories of that time are cherished.
But they're all sweet memories now
Recollections of past events that are now pleasant memories.
When we were the new boys
Reflecting on a past when they were youthful newcomers.
All my life I've been running
Life has been a continuous journey for the speaker.
down the side of this hill
Constantly moving forward in life.
But way down deep in my heart
The speaker doesn't desire a stagnant life.
don't want the water to ever be still
They prefer the excitement and challenges of life.
All these friends have long since gone
Friends from the past have moved on.
Blown and scattered like autumn leaves
They've scattered away like fallen leaves.
Some are lawyers and some are thieves
Some have taken different paths in life.
Some are now behind the sun
Some might have passed away.
But I'll never be afraid
The speaker isn't afraid of what life brings.
From the cradle to the grave
They've learned from life's experiences.
I learned my lesson and I learned it well
Reflecting on lessons learned during their youth.
When we were the new boys
Remembering a time when they were newcomers, the new boys.
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