A TIME to REMEMBER
B.I.G. Joe Lyrics


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I remember a time back in the day
When life was more a purple haze
When peace and love was in the air

Life was easy life was fun
We'd wear some loons we'd play some tunes
Those days we thought would never end
Peace and Love was in the air
Concerts were free we didn't care
Life was how we thought it oughta be

We need love and peace those days of old
Life was more than greed and more than gold

Flower power filled the sky
Love and peace it was the high
Flower power filled the sky
Love and peace it was the high
Flower power filled the sky
Love and peace it was the high




Flower power filled the sky
Love and peace it was the high

Overall Meaning

In B.I.G. Joe's song "A Time to Remember," the artist reminisces about a bygone era of the 1960s or early 1970s that was characterized by a countercultural movement rooted in peace, love, and a rejection of societal norms. This time was also associated with the prevalence of hallucinogenic drugs, which produced the "purple haze" that's alluded to in the first line. The artist reflects on this period as a time when life was carefree and easy, and people would often wear "loons" (bell-bottoms) and play music.


However, beyond the fashion and style of this era, B.I.G. Joe also points to the profound cultural changes that took place during the time of his youth. The music festivals and youth-led protests against the Vietnam War were manifestations of a broader transformation in ethos, one that celebrated love, peace, and freedom above all else. Moreover, the singer laments the current state of affairs, where greed and obsession with material wealth have replaced the ideals of love and peace that once defined his generation. He yearns for a return to the "days of old" when people were more interested in pursuing these ideals than accumulating wealth.


Through the repetition of the phrase "flower power filled the sky," B.I.G. Joe emphasizes that this period was not just a passing fad or trend, but rather a cultural movement that transformed a generation. The song reflects on this period with nostalgia for an era that represented an ideal society, one that blended peace, love, and freedom in a way that was unique and unprecedented.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember a time back in the day
I vividly recall a moment from the past


When life was more a purple haze
When life was vibrant, colorful, and seemingly magical


When peace and love was in the air
When the world was consumed by a shared spirit of kindness and benevolence


Life was easy life was fun
Life was simple and engaging with plenty of entertainment and leisure


We'd wear some loons we'd play some tunes
We'd dress up in funky outfits and enjoy music


Those days we thought would never end
We believed that the good times would continue indefinitely


Peace and Love was in the air
There was a palpable atmosphere of amiability and affection


Concerts were free we didn't care
Live music performances were accessible and cost-free, which was not a matter of concern to us


Life was how we thought it oughta be
Life was exactly the way we believed it should be


We need love and peace those days of old
We require more of the empathy and nonviolence that existed in the past


Life was more than greed and more than gold
Life was more valuable and worthwhile than material wealth and acquisitiveness


Flower power filled the sky
Flower power was ubiquitous


Love and peace it was the high
Having love and peace in our lives was the ultimate feeling of euphoria


Flower power filled the sky
Flower power permeated every aspect of life


Love and peace it was the high
Having love and peace in our lives was the ultimate feeling of ecstasy


Flower power filled the sky
Flower power was ever-present and all-encompassing


Love and peace it was the high
Having love and peace in our lives was the ultimate state of elation


Flower power filled the sky
Flower power was abundant


Love and peace it was the high
Having love and peace in our lives was the ultimate exhilaration




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Graham Finch

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Is this guy's name supposed to be a dual reference to The Notorious B.I.G. and Fat Joe?

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