Back Then
B STORY Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'll try my best to see.
What happened to us baby?
I've lost my memory.
I understand your worry,
This doesn't feel the same,
But I won't give up, I won't give up
I don't wanna be sorry,
I don't wanna give in
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
I'm with you on the way out,
But on the way in,
I just want to remember what it was like back then.
I understand your worry,
This doesn't feel the same.
But I won't give up, I'll try my best.
I won't give up, I'll try my best,
I won't give up, I'll try my best,
To see, to see, to see.
I don't wanna be sorry,
I don't wanna give in,
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
I'm with you on the way out,
But on the way in,
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
The lyrics to B STORY's song Back Then describe a relationship that has lost its spark and the singer's attempt to salvage the memories of happier times. The overall tone of the song is reflective and somewhat melancholic as the singer grapples with the fact that they have lost their memory of what their relationship used to be like. They plead with their partner to show them a picture of the past, hoping that by doing so, they may be able to rekindle the passion that they once had.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer expressing their desire to "just want to remember what it was like back then". They don't want to give up on their relationship, but they also don't want to give in to the idea that it's over. They want to hold on to the memories of what they had and use those memories as a source of comfort and inspiration to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics to Back Then are a poignant reminder of the importance of holding on to the memories of the people and experiences that have shaped our lives. The song encourages us to never give up on what is truly important to us, even in the face of challenges and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me another picture,
Please give me another perspective,
I'll try my best to see.
I will make an effort to understand,
What happened to us baby?
What went wrong between us,
I've lost my memory.
I can't remember how things used to be,
I understand your worry,
I acknowledge your concern,
This doesn't feel the same,
Things are not how they used to be,
But I won't give up, I won't give up
I refuse to surrender,
I don't wanna be sorry,
I don't want to apologize,
I don't wanna give in
I won't give up or compromise,
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
I simply want to recall our past experiences,
I'm with you on the way out,
I will support you through hard times,
But on the way in,
But in the course of improving things,
I just want to remember what it was like back then.
I solely wish to relive the good times.
I won't give up, I'll try my best,
I will keep striving to make things better,
To see, to see, to see.
To gain a better understanding.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hrogand
Show me another picture,
I'll try my best to see.
What happened to us baby?
I've lost my memory.
I understand your worry,
This doesn't feel the same,
But I won't give up, I won't give up
I'll try my best to see
I don't wanna be sorry,
I don't wanna give in
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
I'm with you on the way out,
But on the way in,
I just want to remember what it was like back then.
I understand your worry,
This doesn't feel the same.
But I won't give up, I'll try my best.
I won't give up, I'll try my best,
I won't give up, I'll try my best,
To see, to see, to see.
I don't wanna be sorry,
I don't wanna give in,
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
I'm with you on the way out,
But on the way in,
I just wanna remember what it was like back then.
@Albisoup
This song always hits a spot. I was 13 when this came out and now I'm 22 and soon turning 23. I relate more and more to this song every year that passes. What a time to be alive.
@zacharystephens174
Turning 23 myself in two months, how awesome is it that we shared an experience like that
@aydenklauss9734
My brother showed me this song when it came out (i was 8) I didn’t understand the lyrics. I really liked the music video and the song (the beat and stuff) now listening to it at 18 is crazy different.
@homii5901
This, listening to it today, gives me so much chills. I almost cant explain how much this song means to me, i remember listening to this way back and just how i really felt it even as how young i was. It was only a couple years ago, but those couple years were pivotal to me overall as a person, and this was the song i used to listen to in the beginning of it, and listening to it now... it brings a tear to my eye. Julian really did make amazing songs.
@Albisoup
I feel you on this. I managed to find my comment from 8 years that says "somehow this made me cry" and listening to this song now after so much time has allowed me to appreciate this song so much more and cry even more haha. He really made great music.
@TateDaGreat05
He really did , even though I didn’t really listen to him that much because I was born around the time he was the biggest he was , but I remember when I was younger (I’m still young) my brothers would show me his videos and it did kind’ve shaped my sense of humor sometimes also my family has a lot of inside jokes from his videos , even my parents , so it is really cool coming back to his videos
@M47R4G30RG
If you want that rush of nostalgia every now and again his music is on Spotify. His comedy/satire is under Julian Smith and his serious works are under B Story. Honestly, Julian Smith retiring from making music, both satirical and serious, was one of the biggest tragedies in my lifetime. He has such a great talent for making great and catchy beats/melodies, hilarious lyrics, lyrics that can touch the heart, and just connecting with the listeners
@TheMonkeyBiscuits
good job, now we all old...
@lynnelee5517
I wish he did more like this. I love his music
@StarlightTigger
same.