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That Was Then
Code Of Ethics Lyrics
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Though I've been trying to forget
Now that you remind me
I believe it stronger yet
That was then, this is now
I'm starting over
You knew me when, but this is now
You talk about the old days
I see a life that wasn't mine
You see a memory
And I see a waste of time
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
You talk about the old days
I see a life that wasn't mine
You see a memory
And I see a waste of time
That was then, this is now
I'm starting over
You knew me when, but this is now
I'm starting over
The lyrics of Code of Ethics' song "That Was Then" speak about the struggle of forgetting or letting go of the past. The lead singer acknowledges that he has been trying to forget but is reminded of the past through someone else's memories. The nostalgia and sentimentality of the past seem to have a stronger hold over the singer, leading him to admit that he believes in it more strongly now. The repetition of the phrase "That was then, this is now, I'm starting over" reinforces the idea that the singer is no longer trapped or bounded by the past.
The singer is in a transitional phase in his life, trying to move on and start anew. He admits that he once shared a life with someone who reminisces about the past differently. The singer sees the past as a waste of time, while the other person seems to relish it. The contrasting perspectives on the past reveal the theme of the song, which is the need to let go of the past and embrace the future. The repeated "Bah bah bah" section seems to emphasize a sort of catharsis, a release of the past to explore new opportunities.
Overall, "That Was Then" is a song that encourages people to break free from their past and embrace the present. It is a song about fresh beginnings and new opportunities. The lyrics and the melody work together to create a sense of nostalgia, hope, and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I still remember
I have not forgotten about what happened.
Though I've been trying to forget
I have been attempting to move on from the past.
Now that you remind me
Hearing about it again brings it back to my mind.
I believe it stronger yet
The memory is still vivid and holds a lot of weight for me.
That was then, this is now
The past is behind me and I am moving on to the present.
I'm starting over
I am beginning anew.
You knew me when, but this is now
While we may have history together, I am now a different person.
You talk about the old days
You bring up past memories.
I see a life that wasn't mine
Those experiences were not necessarily mine or ones that I want to relive.
You see a memory
You recall a specific occurrence from the past.
And I see a waste of time
I view the past as something that is not worth revisiting or dwelling on.
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Instrumental break.
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Instrumental break continued.
That was then, this is now
Reiteration that the past is over and done.
I'm starting over
Reiteration that a new chapter is beginning.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BARRY ANDREW BLAZS, CHARLES GARRETT, MICHAEL ANDERSON, TEDD TJORNHOM
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