Back In The Day
DOWNDAY Lyrics
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Girl you wouldn't recognize, you'd have to see it with your own eyes
Remember that ol' corner store, just like you it ain't here no more,
And dad left mom a year ago may I guess some things aren't meant to stay
And I've gone back a million times to when we were young and you were mine
I can see us there each time I close my eyes
Back in the day
And a dirt road and all night long was all we'd ever need
Back in the day
Ridin' round in my old Chevrolet
In the summer heat in my backseat when we went all the way
Back in the day
I remember our first kiss, behind the gym
The night we missed the bus to a football game
And we drove home in the pouring rain
We cruise through town with the radio on
You'd sing along to every song, the ragtop down wavin' your hands
Your long blonde hair and your summer tan,
And I've gone back a million times to when we were young and you were mine
I can see us there each time I close my eyes
Back in the day
We were young and wild and free,
And a dirt road and all night long was all we'd ever need
Back in the day
Ridin' round in my old Chevrolet,
In the summer heat in my backseat when we went all the way
Back in the day
Back in the day
Ridin' round in my old Chevrolet
Back in the day
And a dirt round is all we'd ever need
Yeah I've gone back a million time to when we were young and you were mine
Back in the day, yeah
The song "Back in the Day" by DOWNDAY is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the singer. The lyrics recall a time from years ago when the singer's life was much different from how it is now. The beginning of the song sets the tone of wistfulness by acknowledging the passage of time and how much things have changed. The line, "how things have changed since you left here," implies that the singer has lost touch with someone who was once close to them. This person could be an ex-girlfriend, friend, or family member. The singer then goes on to describe changes in their hometown- places that used to exist but are now gone. The loss of the corner store and the divorce of the singer's parents are two significant changes that demonstrate the impermanence of things. Despite these changes, the singer still reminisces about the past and how it was simpler then. The chorus begins with "Back in the day," a phrase that suggests going back in time to a more carefree period. The memories that play in the singer's head are of youthful freedom, where all they needed was a dirt road to explore and the feeling of being young and alive.
The second verse of the song continues with more anecdotes about the singer's past. The specific memory of the first kiss behind the gym adds a personal touch to the lyrics. Wondering what life would have been like if they hadn't missed the bus is something many people can relate to. The line, "we drove home in the pouring rain," sets a romantic, melancholy mood. The passage then shifts to an idyllic vision of driving around town with the radio on and the top down. The details of a long blonde hair and a summer tan paint a visual picture of a perfect moment in time. The singer ends the verse by describing the way they still cling to these memories, thus revealing the depth of meaning they hold. In conclusion, the song "Back in the Day" paints a vivid, nostalgic picture of life in the past. By recalling the people, places, and events of earlier times, the singer expresses how much they miss it and how little has remained the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe it's been ten years, how things have changed since you left here
Time has passed and so much has changed since you left
Girl you wouldn't recognize, you'd have to see it with your own eyes
The changes are so drastic that you wouldn't even recognize this place anymore
Remember that ol' corner store, just like you it ain't here no more
Even the familiar corner store is gone, much like you and your memory of this place
And dad left mom a year ago may I guess some things aren't meant to stay
Even people's relationships aren't permanent and some things aren't meant to last
And I've gone back a million times to when we were young and you were mine
I keep reliving the past and thinking about the good times we had when we were together
I can see us there each time I close my eyes
The memories are so vivid that I can visualize our past together
We were young and wild and free,
During our youth, we were carefree and full of energy
And a dirt road and all night long was all we'd ever need
We had simple pleasures and didn't need much to have fun
Ridin' round in my old Chevrolet
We used to cruise around in my old Chevrolet
In the summer heat in my backseat when we went all the way
We had hot summer nights in the backseat of my car and made love
I remember our first kiss, behind the gym
I remember the first time we kissed behind the school gymnasium
The night we missed the bus to a football game
We missed our ride to a football game that night
And we drove home in the pouring rain
We had to get a ride home in the pouring rain
We cruise through town with the radio on
We used to drive around town listening to the radio
You'd sing along to every song, the ragtop down wavin' your hands
You used to sing along to every song with the convertible top down and your hands waving in the air
Your long blonde hair and your summer tan
You had beautiful long blonde hair and a gorgeous summer tan
Back in the day
During a time long ago when things were different and memorable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CORY BOLD, MARQUES N HOUSTON, JEROME N JONES, RUFUS N MOORE, GIP EDWARD N NOBLE, CHRISTOPHER N STOKES, CECIL N WOMACK, LINDA
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