The Past
♥Nevershoutnever Lyrics
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And how I was raised and I was thrown out on my ass
'Cause I didn't care about going to school
And I saw the look in her eyes
My mother nearly cried when I told her that I wanted to go
Just to prove them wrong
I've been smoking cigarettes since I was only fourteen
And I sing songs about the friends
The way we grew up and all the loose ends we used to laugh
'Cause I didn't give a damn
And I saw the look in my brothers eyes
When I told him I was leaving
He couldn't help but despise me
He wanted out his whole life
I've been smoking the green since I was merely sixteen
Just to find an escape from this town that was so mean to me
I sing songs about the past I plead for relief
This town won't recede all the things I wanted
The things I needed I'll beg and I'll beg
I 'm down on my knees mama oh mama
Let me please leave I plead for relief
This town won't recede all the things I wanted
The things I needed I'll I ever wanted was love
In "The Past" by Nevershoutnever, the lead singer is reflecting on his upbringing and the difficult circumstances that led him to feel like escaping was the right choice for him. He sings about how he was kicked out and didn't care about school, which caused him to conflict with his mother. He wanted to prove everyone wrong who doubted him, but he couldn't do it in his hometown. The singer also discusses his use of cigarettes and marijuana, which he used as an escape from his town that was cruel to him. The song is a plea to his mother to let him leave and seek the love and opportunities that he knows he deserves.
The lyrics in this song are reflective of the struggles that many young people face in small towns where they feel trapped and misunderstood. Often, they turn to vices like cigarettes and drugs as a way to cope with their feelings of isolation and depression. The song's message about seeking relief and love is a powerful statement about the importance of seeking out positive relationships and experiences, even when it feels difficult to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
And I sing songs about the past
The singer reminisces about his past and expresses his feelings through his music.
And how I was raised and I was thrown out on my ass
The singer reflects on the difficult upbringing he had and how he was forced out of his home.
'Cause I didn't care about going to school
The singer was rebellious and did not prioritize his education.
And I saw the look in her eyes
The singer sees the disappointment in his mother's eyes.
My mother nearly cried when I told her that I wanted to go
The singer's decision to leave home upset his mother deeply.
Just to prove them wrong
The singer's decision to leave was also driven by a desire to defy his critics.
I've been smoking cigarettes since I was only fourteen
The singer started smoking to cope with the challenges of his life at a young age.
Just to find an escape from this town that was so mean to me
Smoking served as a temporary escape from the singer's unhappy surroundings.
And I sing songs about the friends
The singer also sings about his friendships and the positive memories they shared.
The way we grew up and all the loose ends we used to laugh
The singer's friends were a source of joy and laughter during a difficult time.
'Cause I didn't give a damn
The singer had a carefree attitude and did not worry about the consequences of his actions.
And I saw the look in my brothers eyes
The singer's brother was also unhappy in their hometown.
When I told him I was leaving
The singer's decision to leave was a blow to his brother.
He couldn't help but despise me
The singer's brother resented him for leaving.
He wanted out his whole life
The singer's brother also dreamed of leaving their town.
I've been smoking the green since I was merely sixteen
The singer turned to marijuana to cope with his problems.
I sing songs about the past I plead for relief
The singer uses his music as a form of therapy to deal with his past challenges and current struggles.
This town won't recede all the things I wanted
The singer's hometown represents all of the things he has been unable to achieve or attain in his life so far.
The things I needed I'll beg and I'll beg
The singer is desperate for a change in his life and will do whatever it takes to make it happen.
I 'm down on my knees mama oh mama
The singer turns to his mother for help and support.
Let me please leave I plead for relief
The singer begs to be able to leave his hometown in search of a better life.
All the things I wanted, the things I needed
The singer's desires are simple - he just wants love and a chance to pursue his dreams.
I'll I ever wanted was love
The singer's ultimate goal is to find love and acceptance in his life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOFER DREW
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