memory lane
Forest Rain Lyrics


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I find it funny that you know you've got a long long way to go
Before you're perfectly set up to be the talk of the town
Cuz if you count up all you've got, you'll notice that you've got a lot
And when you're so high up it takes some time to bring you on
Down, down to where you can smell the sweet bread bake.
It takes some time to bring you on down to where the memories await

You just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile
You can hear the laughter of your friends, and you can join in all the while
Even when you feel alone, and even if that may be so,
You've just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile.

No matter if you're underwing, like racing, or the finer things
It's plain to see that we can all agree to lend out our love
And if you keep yourself on track, then you'll get twice as much love back
And the twitching tail will then assail us all from
Above you, where the hurtful and the hateful cannot fly
It's coming in from above, in the cerulean and welcoming sky

You just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile
You can hear the laughter of your friends, and you can join in all the while
Even when you feel alone, and even if that may be so,
You've just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile.

You just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile
You can hear the laughter of your friends, and you can join in all the while




Even when you feel alone, and even if that may be so,
You've just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile.

Overall Meaning

The song "Memory Lane" by Forest Rain is a beautiful and uplifting tune that encourages listeners to embrace their past and enjoy the present moment. The lyrics suggest that we tend to forget the good things we have accomplished in life and focus on what we have yet to achieve. The first stanza reveals that we may feel like we have a long way to go and be the talk of the town, but upon closer inspection, we have accomplished a lot. The line "when you're so high up it takes some time to bring you on down" suggests that it is essential to take a step back and appreciate what we have, rather than constantly chasing something that feels out of reach. The reference to the sweet smell of bread baking suggests that going back to simpler times can bring comfort and warmth. The following stanza talks about the importance of love and kindness, suggesting that if we give it, we will receive it in return. We may encounter negativity and cynicism but, if we keep an open mind, positivity and love will come our way.


The chorus emphasizes the need to revisit memories and enjoy the present moment. Walking down memory lane reminds us of our accomplishments, but it can also bring joy and laughter. Even if we feel alone, we can still enjoy the memories and find happiness in them.


Overall, the message of the song is to appreciate the present moment, revisit the past, and embrace the people and things that make us happy.


Line by Line Meaning

I find it funny that you know you've got a long long way to go
You understand there's still so much ahead of you, but it's amusing that you're already worried about being talked about in your community.


Before you're perfectly set up to be the talk of the town
You're concerned about being the center of attention and gossip in your town, but you're not ready for it yet.


Cuz if you count up all you've got, you'll notice that you've got a lot
If you take stock of all the good things in your life, you'll see that you have plenty to be grateful for.


And when you're so high up it takes some time to bring you on
When you're feeling really good about yourself and your life, it can be difficult to come back down to reality.


Down, down to where you can smell the sweet bread bake.
It takes time to return to a more grounded state, where you can appreciate the simple pleasures like the smell of baking bread.


It takes some time to bring you on down to where the memories await
It can take time to come back to a place where you can access your old memories and feel nostalgia for the past.


You just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile, smile, smile
By retracing your steps and revisiting places from your past, you can find happiness and joy in your memories.


You can hear the laughter of your friends, and you can join in all the while
Your happy memories often involve your loved ones, and reliving them can bring you a sense of connection and belonging.


Even when you feel alone, and even if that may be so,
Even in your loneliest moments, revisiting your past can bring back cherished memories that can uplift you.


No matter if you're underwing, like racing, or the finer things
It doesn't matter what your current situation is, whether you're struggling or enjoying life's luxuries.


It's plain to see that we can all agree to lend out our love
We can all agree that love and kindness are important and that sharing them with others can benefit both parties.


And if you keep yourself on track, then you'll get twice as much love back
If you remain true to who you are and keep spreading kindness, you'll receive even more love and positivity in return.


And the twitching tail will then assail us all from
We'll be surrounded by happy and positive energy that is contagious.


Above you, where the hurtful and the hateful cannot fly
This positive energy will come from above, and negativity and cruelty won't be able to penetrate it.


It's coming in from above, in the cerulean and welcoming sky
The source of this positivity is imagined as coming from the beautiful, blue sky above us all.




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@shadowspector3611

"Even when you feel alone
And even when that may be so."

This is my favorite line because it describes how even in the darkest of times, when you think you're alone and even when you actually are alone, you can still make it through any hardship you face. Instead of saying something like "you're never alone," sometimes there isn't anybody who is there to help you, but it doesn't mean you're a goner. You can still get through this.

@jackscott8931

I owe so much to this fandom.

@shadowspector3611

Agreed.

@Loganberrybunny

Don't we all? :)

@lavitod981

I really agree with you

@Rainbow_dash67.

i really agree with you

@c1borgen

Lol Twilight has come to comments to knock out your debts guys

@TheShinyGardevoir

This song makes sense more than ever now a days. I loved this fandom and made some great friends at its peak.

@ianrobertpountain8621

I don't know if this is the rigth place to say this, but thing weren't better in the past. Today's pony music is much more accomplished than that which was made back in the day.

@sapare7838

I used to love someone who adored this song. It is a good song but it will always bring me to tears. Kinda fitting to this song too, good memories that will never be forgotten. We shouldn't let the good things in our past tear us down, instead cherish them and move forward. Without loss there is no appreciation.

Even when you feel alone, even if that may be so. You just gotta walk that path again, and you can smile smile smile.

I found peace, and this song was a big part of that.

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