When We Were Young
Benjamin Dunn Lyrics
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And life was so simple and we just had fun
Do you remember when we were small
And everything around us was so much taller
Yeah we remember when we were younger
And all that we wanted was the summer
And we don't want to grow cold
So we’ll just remember when we were young
Do you remember when we were kids
And all that we wanted was to go outside with our friends
And do you remember falling in love
Passing notes in 6th grade, I got detention everyday
Yeah we remember when we were younger
And all that we wanted was each other
And we don't want to grow cold
And we don't want to grow old
So we’ll just remember when we were young
Yeah we remember when we were younger
And all that we wanted was the summer
And we don't want to grow cold
And we don't want to grow old
So we’ll just remember when we were young
In Benjamin Dunn's song "When We Were Young," the lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of youth. The opening lines serve as a reminder of the simplicity of childhood, when life was not burdened by adult responsibilities and there was always time for fun. The second verse touches on memories of first loves and the innocence of passing notes in elementary school.
The repeated refrain of "we don't want to grow cold / and we don't want to grow old / so we'll just remember when we were young" amplifies this sense of yearning for a time that has passed. The singer seems to be holding onto these memories as a way to preserve and hold onto their youth.
Overall, the lyrics of "When We Were Young" highlight the universal desire to hold onto the joys of childhood and the nostalgia that often accompanies the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when we were young
Recalling the memories of our childhood days, when life was simple and carefree
And life was so simple and we just had fun
No responsibilities or worries, just enjoying life's simple pleasures
Do you remember when we were small
The feeling of being young and innocent, free from the burdens of adulthood
And everything around us was so much taller
Feeling small and insignificant compared to the big and complex world around us
Yeah we remember when we were younger
Affirming the shared memories of a simpler time
And all that we wanted was the summer
The joy of summer vacation and all the adventures it brought
And we don't want to grow cold
Expressing the desire to hold onto the warmth and passion of youth
And we don't want to grow old
The fear of losing the joys of youth as time passes
So we’ll just remember when we were young
The comfort of reminiscing about the good times and preserving those memories
Do you remember when we were kids
Remembering the innocence and fun of childhood
And all that we wanted was to go outside with our friends
The simple pleasure of spending time with friends and playing outside
And do you remember falling in love
The first experiences with romantic feelings and puppy love
Passing notes in 6th grade, I got detention everyday
Recounting the memories of youthful mischiefs and innocent transgressions
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daylewild6824
Why didn't this track get more attention .. love it.. proper summer tune 👌
@JustinPaulAbraham
Love Benjamin Dunn. We want more!
@CatDNeko
haven't heard a song this good in a while feels good
@nikthough3110
The Bass is just clean, too dope of a track :)
@tiffanygopal5015
If i skydive one this will be my theme song.
@samh5664
so sad this was taken off Spotify :( listen to this all the time! though they only ever released this one song (that I know of) there was so much potential for the band !!
@nuwanda2702
Truee I always listen to this song whenever I feel nostalgic of my childhood.
@mohendrasooknanan2870
this is good keepitup bro
@amiraliu3114
is good keepitup bro
@tamarasamaniego6436
Bastante buenaaaa 😆