Way Back When
Danny Elfman Lyrics


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There's alway time for living,
Can we just do it again.
One more time like it once was...Way Back When.

You gave me something to believe in,
We were the best of friends.
Well I remember the good times...Way Back When.
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Memories will fade if you wanted me to let you go,
I've got you on your way, i feel it for you don't you know.

We're superheroes and villains,
When we used to pretend.
We go wherever our minds will take us...Way Back When.

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Memories will fade if you wanted me to let you go,
I've got you on your way, i feel it for you don't you know.
It's a promise that I made, never be afraid.
I know we'll be okay, this luck we have it cannot go.

Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
And you're on own,
Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
Y'not alone,
Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
I know i'll see you again, again.
Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
And if all these things,
Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
Come to an end,
Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
We'll always have...A Way Back When.

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Memories will fade if you wanted me to let you go,
I've got you on your way, I'll be there for you don't you know.




It's a promise that I made, never be afraid.
I know we'll be okay, this luck we have it cannot go.

Overall Meaning

The song "Way Back When" by Danny Elfman appears to be a nostalgic reflection on the past, specifically childhood memories and relationships. The opening line, "There's always time for living, can we just do it again," suggests a desire to go back to a time that was simpler and more carefree. The next line, "You gave me something to believe in, we were the best of friends," further emphasizes the importance of relationships and connections in shaping one's identity.


Throughout the song, Elfman uses imagery of superheroes and villains, suggesting a childlike innocence and imagination that was lost with the passage of time. The line "We go wherever our minds will take us" suggests the boundless possibilities of childhood, while the repeated refrain "Way Back When" serves to anchor the nostalgic tone of the song.


The final lines of the song, "We'll always have...A Way Back When," further emphasize the importance of memories and the past in shaping who we become as individuals. Ultimately, the song seems to be about holding on to the past while also acknowledging the inevitability of change and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

There's always time for living,
Don't waste your life, there's enough time to do everything that you need to do.


Can we just do it again.
Let's try to do something we did before, that we enjoyed.


One more time like it once was...Way Back When.
Let's experience a moment like we did before, back in the days when things were good.


You gave me something to believe in,
You provided hope and inspiration for me.


We were the best of friends.
We had the best friendship.


Well I remember the good times...Way Back When.
I have fond memories of the past when things were better.


(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
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Memories will fade if you wanted me to let you go,
If you want to move on from our relationship, our memories together will gradually become less vivid.


I've got you on your way, i feel it for you don't you know.
I support you and want you to succeed in your journey, even if we have to part ways.


We're superheroes and villains,
We used to play pretend and act out different roles, both good and bad, and have fun with it.


When we used to pretend.
We enjoyed acting out different scenarios together.


We go wherever our minds will take us...Way Back When.
Our imagination was limitless back then, we could create and explore anything we wanted.


It's a promise that I made, never be afraid.
I promise to always be there for you, to never let you feel alone or scared.


I know we'll be okay, this luck we have it cannot go.
I trust that everything will work out for us, that we have a good fortune that won't run out.


Ahhhh oo, Ahhhh oo
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And you're on own,
You're alone and have to rely on yourself.


Y'not alone,
You're not completely alone, I'm here for you.


I know i'll see you again, again.
I'm sure we'll meet again at some point, maybe even multiple times.


And if all these things,
Even if we experience all kinds of hardships and obstacles,


Come to an end,
Even if everything eventually ends,


We'll always have...A Way Back When.
We'll always have the memories of our past, of a time when things were good and simple.


Memories will fade if you wanted me to let you go,
If you no longer want me to be part of your life, our memories together will gradually become less vivid.


I've got you on your way, I'll be there for you don't you know.
I support you and will always be there for you, no matter what happens.


It's a promise that I made, never be afraid.
I promise to always be there for you, to never let you feel alone or scared.


I know we'll be okay, this luck we have it cannot go.
I trust that everything will work out for us, that we have a good fortune that won't run out.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM MICHAEL ROTH, FREDRIK JONAS DANIEL ERIKSSON, SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER JUN FRITZE

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