Lyrics
We had one toy to play
We had limited resources or options to entertain ourselves.
I would sleep with my shoes
During that time, I experienced discomfort or challenging circumstances, symbolized by sleeping with shoes on.
running slow, running late
Life was moving slowly and I often found myself running behind schedule.
no-one gave us the blues
Despite challenges, nobody made us feel sad or defeated.
Now the friends you once had
The friends from the past can recall how poorly you treated others.
can remember how bad
They remember the negative aspects of your behavior.
you would treat other kids
You used to mistreat other children around you.
around you
Reflecting on your past actions towards others.
no-one told you the truth
No one guided you with the truth during your innocent childhood.
for your innocent youth
Your early years were marked by innocence, but the truth was not disclosed to you.
and the stories are left
Memories and experiences are now left in the past.
behind you
The stories of your past are now behind you.
Is it too late to ask
Reflecting on whether it's too late to seek understanding.
how it went by so fast
Wondering how time passed so quickly.
when I wanted to learn
Expressing a desire to learn about intimate moments like kissing and turning.
how to kiss, how to turn
Seeking guidance on navigating romantic aspects of life.
Now the friends you once had
Similar to lines 6-9, emphasizing how past friends remember negative behaviors.
can remember how bad
Reiteration of the remembrance of past negative behaviors.
you would treat other kids
Highlighting mistreatment of others during earlier years.
around you
Reflecting on past actions and their impact on others.
no-one told you the truth
Emphasizing the lack of truthful guidance during childhood.
for your innocent youth
Reiterating the absence of truthful guidance during innocent youth.
and the stories are left
Memories and experiences remain in the past.
behind you
The stories of the past are now part of history, behind you.
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