Take Me Back
Dream Junkies feat. Gracy Lyrics

I remember
Reflecting on past experiences

When nothing really mattered as much
When small things brought great joy

As being in the
The feeling of inclusion and belonging in a group

As being in the whip packed with the homies and it's all love
Sitting in a car with friends, enjoying each other's company without any concerns

That's all I ever wanted was the moment
There is no greater importance than the present moment

Whenever I was in it's like I owned it
Being fully present and taking control of the situation

Not worried about opponents
Not concerned about competition or opposition

Now it's high tide
Currently in a good situation

This shows the left side
Making a positive turn in life

We on the south side
Referring to a specific location

We going west just to ride the wave
Going along with the current trend or action

Little cousin pass me my shades
Asking someone nearby to give them sunglasses

Uncle always stay on my case
A watchful family member who is constantly checking on them

By now you figured out we at the cookout
The location of the current activity is at a cookout

DJ better turn up the bass
A request to the DJ to increase the bass level of the music

But the memories feeling like a daze
Past memories seem like a blur

Cause I can never focus in today
Having difficulty being present in the current moment due to dwelling on the past

It's all about tomorrow
Looking forward to future events

I'm felling summer sorrow
Feeling sad or nostalgic during the summertime

Somebody can I borrow
Asking someone for assistance or support

A little piece of mind
Requesting some peace or clarity of thought

Take me back to the good old days
Thinking about previous times when things were simpler

I was still stuck in my ways
Referring to past behaviors or habits

Maybe that was just a phase
Considering if previous actions were temporary or permanent

But we here right now
Living in the present moment

So let's do it for the now
Taking action in the current moment

Flashbacks brown bags and the days of receiving free lunch
Remembering times of financial struggles and using assistance programs

I would have a special code to punch in
Using a code to access free meals

Then the meals were delivered as such
Receiving assistance in a discreet manner

Walk around with no shame on my chin
Feeling proud despite receiving assistance

The days of thinking I'd be in the NBA
Dreaming of future success in basketball

The records was only plan B
Basketball was not the only planned career path

To being the next Mike Jordan
Aspiring to be a successful athlete

Who got cut
Being rejected or excluded from a team

But still achieving
Succeeding despite obstacles

Innocent
Not having bad intentions

In a sense
To some degree or extent

But deep down a heathen
Struggling with secret thoughts or impulses

Deep down I'm dreaming for more than just what I'm seeing
Having aspirations beyond their current situation

Anything is possible
Believing in limitless potential

But these teachers got me believing
Being inspired or influenced by educators

Big homies got me believing
Being influenced positively by respected peers

I ain't gotta do the crime they do
Not having to engage in illegal activity to fit in

To be cool still treating me so honorable
Being accepted and respected for being oneself

You be you keep following your soul
Encouraging individuality and self-expression

The time it was so different from then now to before
Comparing past and present situations

Last time we up at the walk
Referring to a specific event or location

We left it all on the floor
Putting forth great effort

Ambitious to our ball[?]
Striving for success in a specific area

Man take me back to before like
Longing to return to a period of time

I used to say I want a
Expressing past desires

Diamond in the back
Aspiring to have a luxurious car

Sun roof top
Wanting a car with a sunroof

And I be fitting in the scene
Desiring to conform to societal norms

With a gangster lean
A cool or stylish physical posture

Back in the days when I was young
Recollecting experiences from the past

I'm not a kid anymore
Not being a child or young adult anymore

But some days I sit and wish I was...
Longing for past youth and innocence

Johnny tsunami they probably dropped him on his head
Referencing a character from a children's show

Always into trouble
Having frequent misadventures

But please don't tell
Preferring not to have negative stories shared

Calling up the homies and they tell me what it look like
Checking in with friends and learning of current events

Sneaking out the window yeah it's finna be a good night
Preparing for a fun evening with friends

The good old days
Reflecting on a time when things seemed simpler

Woulda shoulda could old ways
Thinking of regrets regarding past actions

Chilling at the spot with your main man
Relaxing with one's closest friend

Looking up to God for a game plan
Seeking guidance and direction from a higher power

Hard to be faithful when you're living faithless
Struggling to maintain spiritual beliefs in difficult circumstances

Who'd have thought we'd ever get to take it this far
Reaching unexpected levels of success or achievement

Play on this stage they know who we are
Performing on a well-known or respected platform

If it didn't kill me then it made me strong
Overcoming struggles and building resilience

When I'm long gone
Thinking of a future time when they will no longer exist

Bet they gonna play this song like...
Assuming this song will be played in the future as a tribute or in a nostalgic context

Take me back now
Continued longing for past experiences or a simpler time