A Big World
Joel Adams Lyrics

I want the world to feel big like it did when we were kids
The singer yearns for a world that feels as endless and full of possibilities as it did during his youth.

Like it did when we were kids
The singer harkens back to his younger days, when everything seemed new and exciting.

I'm tired of living in a small world
The singer has grown weary of the limitations and mundanity of everyday life.

I need a big world
The artist craves adventure and new experiences beyond the confines of his current existence.

One where the stars still shine
The artist desires a world where there is still wonder and awe in the natural beauty of the cosmos.

My father's only getting older
The singer reflects on the passing of time and the realization that his parent is aging.

He said "Son, I told ya
The singer recalls a conversation with his father, where the older man imparted words of wisdom that have stayed with him.

Don't ever leave your past behind"
The artist's father advised him to honor his roots and the experiences that have shaped him.

Those same old stories that used to bore me
The artist reflects on the stories of his past that he once found dull or repetitive.

Oh, what I'd give to hear them one last time
The artist realizes the value of these stories and wishes he could experience them again.

Remember the days when we were younger
The singer reflects on the carefree days of his youth.

We'd look up and wonder "how do we touch the sky?"
The artist and his peers were filled with wonder and curiosity about the world around them.

Picturing life like it's a movie
The singer describes the feeling of envisioning one's life as a grand, epic story.

We're all assuming that everything will turn out fine
The singer and his youthful peers possessed an optimism and naivete that led them to assume the best in life.

When we look over
The singer reflects on the passage of time and how it affects one's perspective and outlook on life.

Over our shoulder and start to wonder what we left behind
The artist experiences pangs of regret and longing for the past, questioning whether he has made the most of his life so far.

I'm not ready
The artist feels unprepared to confront the sometimes painful, sometimes bittersweet aspects of growing older.

'Cause I want the world to feel big like it did when we were
The singer reiterates his desire for a world full of boundless potential, reminding himself why he feels hesitant to embrace the present.