Originally from Dandenong, Victoria, the band formed in 1991 and performed local gigs for several years before being signed to Sony in 1994. Their debut album was Glide With Me, from which the first two singles Hook Me Up and Hey Girl were moderately successful. It was the third single, however, which launched them into the mainstream. A cover of Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, it reached number 2 on the Australian singles chart in 1995, and was the highest selling single of the year, selling over 70,000 copies. Glide With Me went on to generate 4 singles in total and went platinum.
A second album, Lifted, was released in 1997 with the lead single Let It Whip. Jude Nicholas joined the group for this release, replacing Andrew De Silva. The album featured a more pop-oriented sound, and was only moderately successful.
After the album, the band decided to break up and concentrate on solo efforts. Gary Pinto released a single and album, however these were unsuccessful. He has worked on backing vocals for several series of Australian Idol and has worked extensively with Guy Sebastian. Gary co-wrote the theme for World Youth Day 2008 - Receive The Power - with Guy, and penned Behold The Cross which features on the WYD08 Official Soundtrack.
Back Then
CDB Lyrics
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That summer in the park
Back then it was the perfect time for love
We laughed like children then, those days should never end
Two lovers our own world
Back then it was the perfect time for love
That first time I saw your face (I never knew that I could feel this way)
It was so long ago, why did you have to go
Take all those years from me
Back when it was the perfect time for love
You play a different tune, to our love I once knew
Our symphony is through
Oh, it was the perfect time for love
That first time I saw your face (I never knew that I could feel this way)
I could be falling in love
I've always tried, to hold onto my love
Not give up on it whatever the cost (since you've been gone)
I've been trying to find a way back to your love (to your love)
Do you remember when, life seemed so simple then
Back then, it was the perfect time for love
The song Back Then by CDB evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time when love was pure and uncomplicated. The opening lines “Do you remember when, life seemed so simple then” immediately set the tone for the song which is all about reminiscing a summer long ago when two lovers were carefree and happy. The chorus “Back then it was the perfect time for love” reinforces the idea that love was better in the past and that the present cannot compare. Throughout the song, the singer talks about how he wishes he could go back to that time when he and his lover were happy.
The lines “It was so long ago, why did you have to go, Take all those years from me” reveal that the relationship did not last and the singer’s partner left him. The song expresses his sadness and yearning to return to the happy times of their past. The lines “I’ve always tried, to hold onto my love, Not give up on it whatever the cost” highlights the perseverance of the singer to find his way back to love, even though this love is a thing of the past.
Overall, Back Then is a bittersweet song about love and loss, and the desire to return to a simpler, happier time. It is a touching tribute to a feeling that we all long for - the innocence and joy of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when, life seemed so simple then
Reflecting on a time when life was uncomplicated and carefree
That summer in the park
Recalling a specific summer spent in a park
Back then it was the perfect time for love
Nostalgic about a period when love felt ideal and effortless
We laughed like children then, those days should never end
Having an exuberant and innocent disposition during the aforementioned time, wishing it would last forever
Two lovers our own world
Being in a romantic relationship that feels like its own entity, away from the rest of the world
That first time I saw your face (I never knew that I could feel this way)
Recalling the moment of first seeing the face of a significant other and realizing the depth of feeling it sparked
I could be falling in love
Recognizing that the feeling experienced when first seeing the significant other was intense, encompassing, and might develop into love
It was so long ago, why did you have to go
Expressing feelings of sadness and confusion over the significant other leaving, and how long ago this all transpired
Take all those years from me
Implying that time felt wasted or incomplete, as though the significant other's departure caused missed opportunities
You play a different tune, to our love I once knew
Feeling disconnected or out of sync with the significant other after a period of absence or distance
Our symphony is through
Alluding to the language of music to signify the end of an accord in a romantic partnership
Oh, it was the perfect time for love
Reminiscing about a past when love felt ideal and trouble-free
I've always tried, to hold onto my love
Attempting to maintain a stronghold on romantic feelings even after a breakup or period of separation
Not give up on it whatever the cost (since you've been gone)
Persisting in believing that love is worth holding onto, despite the difficulties presented and the fact that the significant other is no longer present
I've been trying to find a way back to your love (to your love)
Expressing a desire to reignite a past relationship, and putting forth great effort in attempting to do so
Do you remember when, life seemed so simple then
Closing the song with an echo of the beginning, musing on a time of untroubled existence
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eischa
I love love love love this song so much... Before bed it's quite good for my mind... So comforting and relaxing
NIOZELLA
Love this song then love it still. Reminds me of the girl I was dating at the time. We were so in love & it really was the perfect time. Miss the 90's every single day
S.A. 183
Member I kept practicing how to play this song on guitar with the USO’s back in school 💯👌
One of the best love songs ❤️🙏🏽
Alex To
I sang this song with a group of guys back in 98 for a school talent quest. Can’t believe it has been 23 yrs
Sharen Watson
omg .I fell in love with this song when it first came out, I told myself that I had to learn to play this on the guitar..I play by ear and quick learner, so after a few takes and rewinds, I finally mastered it and yes, I still play it like it was yesterday..it's 2022 and 64 yrs young and enjoy listening to real music that brings beautiful memories from back then..
Savitri Mutia
2020, and I am still carried away hearing the song
Wurry Handayani
Love this song always😍😍😍
kriki ngature
Loved it then, and still love it now 🥰
Jodie Gorman
Guys i seriously want you to perform at my wedding next year!!! Been your groupie since 1994..love you always!
gum tree
Beautiful I loved to be there with you all around the time. Timeless and wonderful artist. Amazing music art … timeless