Wesley
Blue Giant Lyrics


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When this life feels incomplete
The front door opens to the street
You can find yourself not so alone

He's called a friend but just by name
The life they share is not the same
No one's waiting when you get home
Wesley, let's leave past to history
Wesley, we're not the boys we used to be

Normal things that made them laugh
Each like teenage photographs
Better left boxed up on shelves alone

Wesley, let's leave past to history
Wesley, we're not the boys we used to be
No, no, no

When this life feels incomplete
The front door opens to the street
And you can find yourself not so alone

Wesley, let's leave past to history
Wesley, we're not the boys we used to be
Oh, Wesley, let's leave past to memory




Wesley, we're not the boys we used to be
Oh, no, oh, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blue Giant's song Wesley are about two friends who have grown apart over time. The song alludes to the reality that sometimes, as people grow older, they change in different ways and have different priorities that create distance in their relationships. The opening lyrics outline a sentiment of feeling incomplete, but finding solace in being out in the world, where you can potentially find others who share your experience. The recurring line "Wesley, let's leave past to history" is an invitation for both parties to let go of the past and move forward in a new direction. The chorus emphasizes that they are no longer the same boys they used to be, which highlights the evolution and growth that has occurred.


The song's verses describe how Wesley is still referred to as a friend, but that the life they share is not the same. The second verse describes the normal things that used to bring them joy, but now those things only serve as reminders of their differences. The repetition of "Wesley, let's leave past to history" throughout the song is a powerful reminder of the potential for growth and moving past difficult experiences.


Overall, the lyrics to Wesley are a poignant exploration of the complexities of friendship and the changes that naturally occur over time. It is a reflection of the beauty and sadness that comes with growth and the importance of embracing change.


Line by Line Meaning

When this life feels incomplete
Sometimes life can leave you feeling empty and unfulfilled


The front door opens to the street
Despite feeling alone, there is an opportunity to go outside and be surrounded by the world


You can find yourself not so alone
Being in public can make one feel less isolated and alone


He's called a friend but just by name
Although someone may claim to be a friend, the relationship may not be entirely genuine


The life they share is not the same
Despite being acquainted, the two individuals' paths and experiences do not overlap much


No one's waiting when you get home
The feeling of coming home to no one, or no one who is truly invested in your life


Normal things that made them laugh
Certain shared experiences that previously brought joy and laughter


Each like teenage photographs
Memories from the past, seeming to have been taken purposely and frozen in time


Better left boxed up on shelves alone
Cherished memories and shared experiences aren't the same when experienced alone and unshared


Wesley, let's leave past to history
Naming a desire to move on from the past and stop dwelling on it


Wesley, we're not the boys we used to be
Acknowledging a difference has arisen between two or more individuals, leading to a divergence in experiences and lives


Oh, Wesley, let's leave past to memory
Reasserting a desire to move on from past events


Oh, no, oh, no
An exclamation of acknowledgment at the weight of moving on from the past




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