Back When I Knew Everything
Aaron Tippin Lyrics


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Oh, if I had a big 'ol eraser
I'd start from today
And go back through life's pages
And correct a lot of things
Yeah, steppin' on toes with my foot in my mouth
Yeah, thought I was the king
But that was back
Back when I knew everything

Yeah,a good hard head and no regrets
Is what I thought made the man
But now life's hard knocks is about all I've got
And sorry's what I am
Yeah,I had my old worn out opinion
Oh,and I sure made it plain
But that was back
Back when I knew everything

So what you say forgive and forget
One more chance is all I need
Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
This time I'm askin' please
Yeah that's right I was wrong
Now all that I can say
Is that was back
Back when I knew everything

A little too big for a britcher
But life's a whittled me down to size
I just hope there's enough of me left to apologize

So what you say forgive and forget
One more chance is all I need
Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
This time I'm askin' please
Yeah that's right I was wrong
Now all that I can say
Is that was back
Back when I knew everything





Oh, that was back
Back when I knew everything

Overall Meaning

The song "Back When I Knew Everything" by Aaron Tippin is a reflection on the past, specifically on the things that the singer regrets or wishes he could change. He sings about how he used to believe that having a strong resolve and not having any regrets made him the man he is today. However, as he's grown older, he's realized that life isn't that simple and the hard knocks have had their toll on him. He reflects on the arguments he had and the opinions he held that he now realizes were wrong. He wishes he had an eraser that could make everything right, but unfortunately, he cannot turn back the clock.


The chorus serves as a plea for forgiveness and understanding, that one more chance is all he needs to make things right. He acknowledges that he was wrong and hopes that there is still enough of him left to apologize.


The song speaks to the human experience of growing older and realizing that we cannot control everything in life, and we cannot always have it all figured out. Our past mistakes can shape us into the people we are today, but it's never too late to ask for forgiveness and try to make things right.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, if I had a big 'ol eraser
If only I could undo all the mistakes I've made


I'd start from today
I want to start making things right from this moment on


And go back through life's pages
I wish I could revisit my past and fix what I did wrong


And correct a lot of things
I want to make amends for all the harm I have caused


Yeah, steppin' on toes with my foot in my mouth
I used to say and do things without thinking, hurting those around me


Yeah, thought I was the king
I used to be arrogant and believe I knew everything


But that was back
Those times are in the past


Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers


Yeah,a good hard head and no regrets
I used to think that being headstrong and not feeling sorry for my actions made me a better person


Is what I thought made the man
I believed that being stubborn and unapologetic was a sign of strength


But now life's hard knocks is about all I've got
I have learned the hard way that life is full of difficulties and struggles


And sorry's what I am
I deeply regret my past actions and their consequences


Yeah,I had my old worn out opinion
I used to have a fixed and outdated way of seeing things


Oh,and I sure made it plain
I was not afraid to express my opinions, even if they were hurtful or wrong


So what you say forgive and forget
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me and move on


One more chance is all I need
I promise to do better if given another opportunity


Yeah, this 'ol loose cannon is a mighty long shot
I know it's a long shot to ask for forgiveness after everything I've done


This time I'm askin' please
I am humbly asking for your forgiveness and understanding


Yeah that's right I was wrong
I understand and take full responsibility for my mistakes


Now all that I can say
The only thing I can offer is my sincere apology


Is that was back
Those times are in the past


Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers


A little too big for a britcher
I used to think I was better than others


But life's a whittled me down to size
Life has taught me humility and made me realize my faults


I just hope there's enough of me left to apologize
I hope I can still make amends even after all the harm I have caused


Oh, that was back
Those times are in the past


Back when I knew everything
When I thought I had all the answers




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Written by: AARON TIPPIN, MEL BESHER

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