If I Knew Now
Navigating Life's Journey: Reflections in Ty Baynton's 'If I Knew Now'
Lyrics
Looking back, man, a tank of gas
Reflecting on the past when a full tank of gas symbolized freedom and adventure.
And going fast.. there was nothing better
The thrill of speed and movement was incredibly enjoyable.
My first truck would never rust
His first truck represented something reliable and enduring, unlike the transience of other things.
My first love.. would last forever
His initial experience of love felt eternal and everlasting.
Now that I’ve been through it all, through it all
Having gone through various life experiences, realizing that life was simpler in retrospect.
Life was easier back when I knew it all
Recognizing that in the past, there was a confidence in knowing everything, making life seem easier.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus.
If i knew now, what I thought I knew then
If he had the wisdom he has now back then, he could have avoided heartbreak.
I wouldn’t know heartache like the back of my hand
Heartache became a familiar and intimate experience.
Id have A little more money, and a lot more sense
He would have been more financially secure and possessed greater wisdom.
If I knew now what I thought I knew then
Reiteration of the desire for current wisdom in the past.
Verse
Beginning a new section of the song.
I really thought that, grandpas and Good dogs wouldnt get any older
An expectation that cherished things like grandpas and loyal dogs would remain unchanged.
Good times, lead to late nights and the sunrise wouldn’t hit you with a hangover
Understanding that good times often lead to consequences like hangovers, despite the fun.
Now that I’ve been through it all, through it all
After experiencing life, recognizing the simplicity of earlier times.
Life was easier back when I knew it all
Similar to line 6, acknowledging the past confidence in knowing everything.
Reiteration of the chorus.
Bridge:
Introduction to a different segment or theme of the song.
The more you live the less you know
Realization that as life progresses, understanding diminishes.
Just when You think you got it figured out, you don’t..
Despite feeling confident about understanding life, realizing that it's unpredictable.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus.
I’d be wild and reckless all over again
Expressing a willingness to embrace a carefree and adventurous attitude despite knowing the consequences.
If I knew now what I thought I knew then
Reiterating the desire to have present wisdom in the past to repeat past experiences.
Comment