Way Back When
3rd Man In Lyrics
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When it's only pretend
I'll turn my back
The other face comes through
Your changing everyday
Follow what others say
We know your fake
You cant be yourself
Once again your all alone
Brought this upon yourself
Wasting your breath
Now what's it worth
I could care less about what you think
Who do you have to be your friend
To be your friend, to be your friend...
The lyrics of "Way Back When" by 3rd Man In paint a picture of a person who is struggling with friendship and trust issues. The first verse seems to be directed towards a specific person who constantly puts on a facade of being a friend, when in reality they are only pretending. The singer expresses frustration with this person's behavior, stating that they will no longer tolerate it and will turn their back on them. The second line, "The other face comes through," implies that this person has a history of deceit and is not to be trusted. The singer then goes on to say that this person is constantly changing and following what others say, unable to be themselves, and that they are fake.
In the second verse, the singer seems to be addressing a wider audience or the same person, stating that they are once again alone and it is their own fault. The line "Wasting your breath, now what's it worth" suggests that the person has been talking too much or trying too hard to be liked, but it has all been for nothing. The singer then states that they couldn't care less about this person's opinion, suggesting that they have reached their limit with trying to be friends with them. The final line, "Who do you have to be your friend," is a rhetorical question, implying that the person has no real friends because of their behavior.
Overall, "Way Back When" is a song about the importance of being authentic and genuine in relationships. It encourages people to be true to themselves and to others, rather than putting on a false persona to try and fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you act like a friend
Questioning the motives of the other person. Wondering why they pretend to be a friend.
When it's only pretend
Implying that the other person is not actually a friend, but merely pretending to be one.
I'll turn my back
Not willing to continue entertaining the fake friendship and will walk away from it.
The other face comes through
The real character of the other person is revealed when they drop their pretense of friendship.
Your changing everyday
Noticing the other person's tendency to change based on others' opinions, rather than being true to themselves.
Follow what others say
The other person is influenced by external opinions and lacks individuality or genuine personality.
We know your fake
Observing and acknowledging that the other person is not genuine and is pretending to be something they're not.
You cant be yourself
The other person is unable to be true to themselves and instead lives a life influenced by others.
Once again your all alone
The other person's inability to be genuine has led them to be alone in situations once again.
Brought this upon yourself
The other person's behavior and lack of genuineness has resulted in their own loneliness and isolation.
Wasting your breath
Implying that the other person is not worth listening to, as they are not genuine and therefore their words and opinions are worthless.
Now what's it worth
Questioning the value of continuing the fake friendship.
I could care less about what you think
Not caring about the other person's opinions or thoughts, as they are not genuine.
Who do you have to be your friend
Questioning who would want to be friends with someone who is not genuine or true to themselves.
To be your friend, to be your friend...
Repeating the question, signifying the importance and emphasis on genuineness in friendships.
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Swrve
I am so glad that my Cinema didn’t realise it was Garfield until some “ooh”s when he got close and then cheers and claps after the mask came off. I completely forgot that they could be in the movie and it was so sudden after May’s death that I was too occupied over that. Genuinely thought it was Holland until he hopped through the portal
Mohammed Shamnan P T
Sameeeeee!!
Itz Sh0ckerz
I thought it was Tom Holland too, but when I noticed the mask I was just about to realize then he ripped it off and the theater went insane.
Im_JavianBuxtonWilliams
@Krantonimore then people got hype when MJsaid “I guess we keep on doing the spell until we find the real one.” which hints Tobey, maybe there saying that because that basically told us that Tobey is coming or because Tobey’s version more then Andrew’s smh
Lena XoXo
we all know all rights goes for blublublu stop creeping up to them
Noah Brecker
my theater didnt know it was garfield until he took off the mask and then the theater which was packed, erupted
red seaweed cupcakes
The entire audience yelling "for tony" put a smile on my face
Trombone Man
@GT458 nah it ain't
icaro94
@GT458 no u, your comment was mega cringe
LittenDaLilBoi109
@GT458 🤡