Still The Same
Hunter Ian Lyrics

They say that some people never grow up
According to popular belief, some individuals are incapable of maturing and remain rooted in the past, haunted by love.

Lost in time, shackled to the past for ever, stung by love
These individuals are trapped in the past, held captive by the pain of lost love.

Still weaving, still believing yesterday's dreams
Despite the passage of time, they cling to their past aspirations and remain hopeful for their realization.

If life is real then so is my imagination
This person views their imagination as an extension of their reality, and thus, values it equally.

All I feel is who I am? Who I am? Who I am?
The artist struggles with their identity, feeling lost and unsure of themselves.

And if I wished so hard I bled, would you come true?
The singer questions whether their desires will ever come to fruition, wondering if they are even worthy or capable of such desires.

All I need's a bottle and the memories come flooding back
The singer relies on alcohol to cope with their nostalgia, which has a tendency to overwhelm them at any given moment.

And I see you though the rain, through the rain, through the rain
Despite the obstacles (or 'rain') in their path, the artist vividly imagines the image of their love interest or lost lover.

They say you can never go back
According to common wisdom, it is impossible to return to the past.

What if my love's still the same?
The artist wonders if their emotions and feelings from the past still hold true in the present.

When love goes right, it's the ultimate high you can be on
The feeling of reciprocated love is an unparalleled form of excitement and elation.

Oh, baby, I've lost count of the times when things went wrong
However, the artist acknowledges that things don't always go right, and they've experienced their fair share of heartbreaks.

Bit I pick myself up and I carry on, on, and on, and on, and on
Despite these setbacks, the singer is resilient and chooses to move forward, repeatedly pushing themselves in the face of adversity.

And on, and on it goes
This sentiment emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, and that the ups and downs are never-ending.

I can't pretend imaginary friends are better
The singer appears to reject the notion of relying on make-believe relationships as a replacement for real ones.

All I know is people change, people change, people change
The artist has come to accept that change is an inevitable part of life, and as such, people change (including themselves).

They say I'm supposed to forget and go on
According to social convention, one is expected to forget the past and move forward.

What if my love's still the same? Still the same
However, the singer questions whether this is truly possible - to abandon their feelings and memories so easily.

What if your love, what if your love is still the same
The singer wonders if their love interest feels the same way - if they too harbor emotions of the same intensity, even after all this time.

What if your love, what if your love is still the same
Repeating the statement only emphasizes the artist's preoccupation with this idea, and desire for stability in uncertain times.

What if your love, what if your love is still the same
The same sentiment is repeated yet again, highlighting its importance to the artist and their internal turmoil.