Take Me Back
Beleaf Lyrics

I remember
Reflecting on the past, recalling the memories.

When nothing really mattered as much
Life was much simpler then; priorities were different.

As being in the
Being in a certain location, enjoying the moment.

As being in the whip packed with the homies and it's all love
Driving around with friends and good vibes; feeling at home.

That's all I ever wanted was the moment
Focused on enjoying the present, not anticipating the future.

Whenever I was in it's like I owned it
Feeling in control of the situation, empowered.

Not worried about opponents
Unconcerned with competition, no need for conflict.

Now it's high tide
Nowadays, things have taken a different turn; its time of reckoning.

This shows the left side
This signifies the past, the experiences that took place there.

We on the south side
Currently on the opposite side, but reminiscing about the places once visited.

We going west just to ride the wave
Moving towards new experiences and opportunities.

Little cousin pass me my shades
Asking for the sunglasses, to shield from the brightness of the day or memories.

Uncle always stay on my case
Unwanted advice from someone who doesn't understand the current situation.

By now you figured out we at the cookout
We are at a social gathering, reliving the old times.

DJ better turn up the bass
Craving louder, upbeat music to enhance the mood.

But the memories feeling like a daze
Recalling past events almost feels surreal, dream-like.

Cause I can never focus in today
Living in the present seems too mundane and dull, the mind drifts to the past.

It's all about tomorrow
Looking ahead to the future instead of enjoying the present.

I'm felling summer sorrow
Overwhelmed with melancholy emotions about the summer season.

Somebody can I borrow
Requesting someone to lend a listening ear, to be a shoulder to lean on.

A little piece of mind
In desperate need of mental peace, seeking solace from the turmoil.

Take me back to the good old days
Longing to go back to the past, to relive the joy and carefree days.

I was still stuck in my ways
Despite growing up, still having a certain attitude and habits from the past.

Maybe that was just a phase
Wondering whether those days were temporary or permanent.

But we here right now
Even though things have changed, still present and accounted for.

So let's do it for the now
Instead of reminiscing, let's enjoy the present moment and create new memories.

Now Take me back
Repeating the desire to revisit the past.

Flashbacks brown bags and the days of receiving free lunch
Remembering the times when the school provided free lunches to underprivileged students.

I would have a special code to punch in
Having a personalized number assigned to identify and receive the free meals.

Then the meals were delivered as such
The food was distributed to the students in a unconventional way, adding to the nostalgia.

Walk around with no shame on my chin
Despite being in a disadvantaged position, not feeling embarrassed or ashamed.

The days of thinking I'd be in the NBA
In the past, having grand dreams of being a professional basketball player.

The records was only plan B
Music was the backup plan, not the main focus.

To being the next Mike Jordan
Aspiring to be like the basketball superstar Michael Jordan.

Who got cut
Like many aspiring athletes, not making the cut and having to move on from the sport dream.

But still achieving
Despite not making it to the NBA, still achieving success in other areas of life.

Innocent
Pure, naive, unaware of the harsh reality in the world.

In a sense
To a certain extent, with some reservations.

But deep down a heathen
Despite the surface innocence, there is a deeper, darker side to the persona.

Deep down I'm dreaming for more than just what I'm seeing
Despite having achieved certain goals, still dreaming of more, not satisfied with the current situation.

Anything is possible
Optimistic belief that anything can be achieved with hard work and perseverance.

But these teachers got me believing
Grateful for the teachers who believed in and supported his dreams.

Big homies got me believing
The older, experienced mentors instilled confidence and belief in the younger generation.

I ain't gotta do the crime they do
Not feeling the pressure to conform to a criminal lifestyle, feeling empowered to make their own choices.

To be cool still treating me so honorable
Being treated with respect and honor, despite not conforming to negative societal norms.

You be you keep following your soul
Urging others to be true to themselves and listen to their heart and intuition.

The time it was so different from then now to before
Reflecting on how much things have changed and how different life used to be.

Last time we up at the walk
The previous time spent at the place they used to frequent.

We left it all on the floor
Gave everything they had and had a great time doing it.

Ambitious to our ball[?]
Dedicated and driven to succeed in their passion, possibly related to music or sports.

Man take me back to before like
Expressing the desire to revisit a specific point in time, for the purpose of reliving positive memories.

I used to say I want a
At a younger age, used to have certain desires and goals.

Diamond in the back
Aspiring to own a luxurious car.

Sun roof top
Establishing specific details and features of the desired car.

And I be fitting in the scene
Being associated with a certain lifestyle, fitting in with a specific crowd.

With a gangster lean
A cool, laidback attitude often associated with hip-hop culture.

Back in the days when I was young
Nostalgic reference to the past, more innocent times.

I'm not a kid anymore
Acknowledging that time has passed and responsibilities have increased.

But some days I sit and wish I was...
Despite being an adult, still wishing to relive carefree childhood days.

Johnny tsunami they probably dropped him on his head
Referencing a television show, not to be taken literally.

Always into trouble
Exhibiting behavior seen as mischievous or rebellious.

But please don't tell
Asking for confidentiality or secrecy about said behavior.

Calling up the homies and they tell me what it look like
Reaching out to friends to hang out and catch up, to see if there is anything fun going on.

Sneaking out the window yeah it's finna be a good night
Engaging in adventurous or risky behavior, hoping for a fun and memorable night.

The good old days
Fondly remembering the past, specifically positive experiences.

Woulda shoulda could old ways
Regretting past actions or missed opportunities.

Chilling at the spot with your main man
Relaxing and enjoying the company of close friends.

Looking up to God for a game plan
Turning to religion or spirituality for guidance and direction in life.

Hard to be faithful when you're living faithless
Struggling to maintain religious beliefs or morality when surrounded by negative influences.

Who'd have thought we'd ever get to take it this far
Expressing gratitude and shock that they have achieved success despite the odds.

Play on this stage they know who we are
Gaining recognition and fame for their talent and hard work.

If it didn't kill me then it made me strong
If they survived difficult experiences, then it made them stronger and more resilient.

When I'm long gone
In the distant future, after death.

Bet they gonna play this song like...
Anticipating that this song will live on even after they pass away.