Back Then Back When
Nostalgic Vibes: Embracing the Journey from Back Then to Now
Lyrics
I can't forget about you x4
The speaker expresses difficulty in forgetting someone.
It was like yesterday I remember it clear, back then, back when we had nothing to fear
Reflecting on a past memory, emphasizing clarity and the absence of fear during that time.
I'ma meet you at the party what's the crew gonna wear?
Planning to meet someone at a party and curious about the crew's attire.
White Air Force ones was the freshest pair
White Air Force Ones are highlighted as fashionable footwear.
And I say yuh in my white T, looking for a wifey, only for the night cuz too many people like me
The speaker, dressed in a white T-shirt, seeks a short-term relationship at the party.
But I'm with my day one's something like the rat pack, Dancehall jam packed, is where I learned my math at
Reference to loyal friends (day one's) and learning life lessons at a Dancehall jam.
Back in the day when you had a two way, an NBA jersey with the hat to match
Nostalgia for the past when two-way pagers and matching NBA jerseys were popular.
And she had them gel sandles with them pum pum shorts and a nice little top yeah you know I'm talking that, uhh
Description of a woman's attire, creating a vivid image of a memorable encounter.
Didn't have to do much, never had to see much
Emphasizing simplicity and ease in relationships during that time.
Already know what love I got the feel touch
The speaker already understands the love without explicit gestures.
With the real vibe and the real high
Positive vibes and a natural high from genuine connections.
That I didn't need to get high from, you know why cuz..
No need for external substances to feel good.
I can't forget about you x4
Reiteration of the difficulty in forgetting the person.
Now we all grown up, some of us blown up, some of us couldn't make it but the rest showed up
Reflecting on adulthood, diverse paths taken, and the importance of reunion.
Everybody's having babies, my peoples is married, my flows getting bigger that's a burden to carry
Acknowledgment of life's challenges, with the speaker's success becoming burdensome.
But since I got you the way you got me, we never worry bout it that's family
Highlighting the strength of the speaker's relationship, facing challenges together.
From the parties in the basement, niggas gettin wasted, wake up in the morning, syrup with the pancakes
Recollection of past parties, with a mention of morning routines and camaraderie.
Go to the mall, spend it like we got it but even though we didn't, it felt like we had it
Spending lavishly at the mall, emphasizing the feeling of abundance despite financial constraints.
But the B-ball games like I'm Lebron James
Comparing the speaker's influence in social settings to LeBron James in basketball.
Freshen up for the night just to party again, damn
Preparing for a night out, capturing the energy of youthful partying.
Back then when it was something else, we did it for each other not just for self
Reflecting on a time when actions were driven by communal goals, not solely individual pursuits.
For generations we all prayed for health and wealth
Mentioning the collective prayers for health and wealth across generations.
Now I just pray we taking care of ourselves...
Expressing a hope that the current generation is taking care of themselves.
I can't forget about you x4
Reiterating the difficulty in forgetting the person.
The more I think about it, the more I feel about it
Contemplation on the past, deepening emotions and nostalgia.
It got me reminiscing like is we bout it bout it
Reference to the movie "Bout It Bout It," suggesting a strong emotional response to reminiscing.
Like the more I think about the more I feel about it
Continued reflection, deepening emotional connection to the past.
It got me reminiscing like is we bout it bout it
Further emphasis on the intense emotional impact of reminiscing.
The more I feel about it the more I think about it
Recurrence of the emotional loop between thinking and feeling about the past.
Really got me thinking like is you bout it bout it
Concluding reflection, pondering the authenticity and depth of past experiences.
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