Back to School
D.j.ProBASS Lyrics
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You dressed like a clown and you behaved like a fool
But now your education is about to begin
The difference between love and the mess that you're in
You figured you're cool I'll bend all the rules
I'll get them going red flags to a bull
It's not like the movies no duel in the sun
You need the answer to get your love done
Now you're going to learn the rules
Now you're going back, you're going back
You're going back to school
You know the business or so you believe
You set all your sights but you aim to deceive
You think you'll hit the target every time that you fire
You think you know the difference between love and desire
But someone's waiting to turn you around
She'll shoot you down and put your feet on the ground
It's not like dreamin' you can make mistakes
A lesson learned is not so easy to take
Now you're going back to school
Now you're going to learn the rules
Now you're going back, you're going back
You're going back to school
Now you're going back to school
Now you're going to learn the rules
Now you're going back, you're going back
You're going back to school
You're doin' numbers but you don't keep the score
They're scratchin' the surface but they don't
Reach the core
You only bought the ticket 'cause the price was "all in"
You'll never reach the heart until you've broken the skin
You're busy running but you never relax
Live now pay later including the tax
But now your education is about to begin
Forget about the stories and the places you've been
Now you're going back to school
Now you're going to learn the rules
Now you're going back, you're going back
You're going back to school
Back to school back to school
In Dj.ProBASS's song Back to School, the lyrics address someone who didn't take their education seriously and behaved foolishly during their time in school. The song highlights the idea that knowledge is power and that everyone needs to be educated, regardless of their past behavior. The first verse suggests that the person being addressed once believed they were cool and could bend the rules, but now they realize that they need to learn the difference between love and their current chaotic situation. The chorus explains that they are going back to school to learn the rules and better their understanding of things.
The second verse talks about the person's belief in their own knowledge and ability in the business world. They think they can hit the target every time, but someone is waiting to turn them around, teach them a lesson, and put their feet on the ground. The song makes a point that making mistakes is a necessary part of the learning process and that the person must be humble enough to accept that. In order to truly understand the essence of things, one must break the skin and dig deeper into the core. This person must be willing to learn the rules again and start from the beginning.
Overall, the song Back to School is a call to action for anyone who has undervalued education in the past. The idea is to go back to school, even if it's figuratively, and learn the rules to better understand the world around them. It acknowledges that it's never too late to start again and better yourself intellectually.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't listen when you went to school
You ignored the teachings that you received during your formal education
You dressed like a clown and you behaved like a fool
You acted like a silly and ridiculous person instead of taking your education seriously
But now your education is about to begin
You are about to learn some valuable life lessons that will help you in your future endeavors
The difference between love and the mess that you're in
You need to learn the distinction between true love and the difficult situation that you currently find yourself in
You figured you're cool I'll bend all the rules
You thought that you were so self-assured that you could break any rule to show how cool you were
I'll get them going red flags to a bull
You enjoyed provoking people and creating a negative, dangerous situation that was similar to what happens when you wave a red cloth in front of a bull
It's not like the movies no duel in the sun
Life is not like the movies and there are no heroic duels in which you are fighting for love
You need the answer to get your love done
You require the right solution or answer to succeed in your relationship
Now you're going back to school
You are embarking on a new journey that involves learning and growth
Now you're going to learn the rules
You will be taught valuable rules that will help you navigate life successfully
You know the business or so you believe
You think you are knowledgeable about something, but your belief might be unfounded
You set all your sights but you aim to deceive
You are targeting something with your goal, but you are likely lying or deceiving while pursuing it
You think you'll hit the target every time that you fire
You are confident in your ability to always hit the mark when you attempt something
You think you know the difference between love and desire
You are confident that you know the distinction between genuine love and simply desiring someone
But someone's waiting to turn you around
Somebody is waiting to help you change and become a better person
She'll shoot you down and put your feet on the ground
She will criticize you harshly and make you face your problems and faults
A lesson learned is not so easy to take
It is challenging and difficult to learn a valuable lesson
You're doin' numbers but you don't keep the score
You are counting progress or results, but you do not understand their significance or how to interpret them
They're scratchin' the surface but they don't reach the core
While they are making an attempt or investigating something, they are not getting to the root or most important part of it
You only bought the ticket 'cause the price was "all in"
You only pursued something because you were committed to it and didn't want to lose everything if you gave up
You'll never reach the heart until you've broken the skin
You won't understand or connect with something until you experience some pain or vulnerability in the pursuit of that thing
You're busy running but you never relax
You are always in a hurry and never take the time to rest or unwind
Live now pay later including the tax
You are living in the present and not concerned about future consequences or financial burdens
Forget about the stories and the places you've been
Leave the past behind and focus on the present and future
Back to school back to school
Return to the process of learning and personal development
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Billy Rankin, Dan McCafferty, Darrell Sweet, Peter Agnew
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