Way Back When
Kodalin-e Lyrics
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So we just lay around in someone’s house
Someday I’ll have it all again
Just like way back when
Back then we’d sleep until the afternoon
And we’d just get up and go outside
Open a window, let the breeze blow in
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
We were just having fun
Well we’d go drinking in the afternoon
Lie out on the grass, so fall asleep
Oh will I ever see that girl again?
The girl from way back when
Yea, we used to share a cigarette
And throw together everything we had
And then you’re driving in my parents’ car
And loving straight til you fall
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
That I had my fun
Those will be the days I had my fun
Yea, in time we moved so fast
Some things are made to last
Here's to you , my dear old friend
From way back when
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
That I had my fun
Kodalin-e's song Way Back When is a nostalgic reflection on the carefree days of youth. The lyrics describe a time when there wasn't much to do, but simply laying around with friends in somebody's house was enough. The singer longs for those days and hopes to recapture them someday, when life was uncomplicated and all that mattered was having fun.
The first verse paints a picture of lazy afternoons spent sleeping in and then hanging out outside with friends. The second verse describes drinking in the afternoon, lying on the grass, and falling asleep. The singer reminisces about a particular girl they used to know, and the memories they shared together. The bridge brings a sense of poignancy to the song, recognizing that these carefree days will be missed when the singer is old and gray and no longer able to have that kind of fun.
What's interesting about this song is how it captures a universal sentiment of longing for the past, when things seemed simpler and easier. It's a feeling that can hit anyone, no matter where or when they grew up, and Kodalin-e's lyrics tap into that nostalgia perfectly. The song is also notable for its catchy melody and the way in which the music perfectly matches the wistful tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We never had that much to do
We didn't have a lot of activities to engage ourselves in
So we just lay around in someone’s house
We spent our time being idle in someone's house
Someday I’ll have it all again
I hope to regain the same feeling I had before
Just like way back when
Similar to how things were in the past
Back then we’d sleep until the afternoon
During that time, we used to sleep in until the afternoon
And we’d just get up and go outside
We would wake up and go outside without a particular agenda
Open a window, let the breeze blow in
We would open a window to let fresh air into the room
Forget everything
We would let go of any worries and stress
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
I will miss those moments in the future
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
In my old age, when I have retired
I hope that I can say
I wish to be able to say
When all my days are done
By the end of my life
We were just having fun
We were just doing things to enjoy ourselves
Well we’d go drinking in the afternoon
We would drink alcohol in the afternoon
Lie out on the grass, so fall asleep
We would lie down on the grass and sometimes fall asleep
Oh will I ever see that girl again?
I wonder if I will see that girl from the past again
The girl from way back when
The girl I met in the past
Yea, we used to share a cigarette
We used to split a cigarette among us
And throw together everything we had
We would pool our resources
And then you’re driving in my parents’ car
I remember you driving in my parents' car
And loving straight til you fall
We loved each other all day until we could not love anymore
Those will be the days I had my fun
Those were my happy moments
Yea, in time we moved so fast
As time went on, we moved quickly from those moments
Some things are made to last
Some moments are unforgettable and last forever
Here's to you , my dear old friend
A toast to my good old friend
From way back when
From the past time when we had all those fun moments
That I had my fun
That I experienced joy and entertainment
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Prendergast, Steve Garrigan, Vincent May
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anarepnik7076
We never had that much to do
So we just lay around in someone’s house
Someday I’ll have it all again
Just like way back when
Back then we’d sleep until the afternoon
And we’d just get up and go outside
Open a window, let the breeze blow in
Forget everything
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
We were just having fun
Well we’d go drinking in the afternoon
Lie out on the grass, so fall asleep
Oh will I ever see that girl again?
The girl from way back when
Yea, we used to share a cigarette
And throw together everything we had
And then you’re driving in my parents’ car
And loving straight til you fall
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
That I had my fun
Those will be the days I had my fun
Yea, in time we moved so fast
Some things are made to last
Here's to you , my dear old friend
From way back when
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m old and when I’m gray and when I stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
That I had my fun
@ILOVES0NG
Yea, those will be the days that I will be missing
When I’m older, when I’m gray and when I’ll stop working
I hope that I can say
When all my days are done
That I had my fun
Those will be the days that won my soul
<3
@mariedaadyr3760
Kodaline is so good that I want to tell everybody about them, but at the same time keep their music to myself. Because everytime I share music that I love with others they always take credit for finding it, not that who found it first matters, but it always turn into a silent fight about who has better music taste and who finds good music first. Things like that make me want to keep amazing bands like Kodaline for myself.
But oh well; such brilliant music should not be hidden. :)
@dibiasemizcena26
Marie Daadyr I know that feeling, but I think you should just do what you feel is right. I think you should share it! They may forget that you did, but at least you know inside that they wouldn't get there if it wasn't for you. :)
@bhagyashreeinamdar8109
I like your point... But sharing music is wonderful... I want ppl to feel the Beauty of their songs.. You are right.. Goood music should not be hidden
@arianemedrano4455
i felt the same thing 'cos they won't acknowledge you that you them first, but yeah, at least you can bond while playing kodaline's songs
@alejandrorubio4707
Marie Daadyr I personally say kodaline has the best music and that they are so under rated and the lyrics to all of there songs are good, touching, deep, and just great
@branwve4049
same
@pureawesomeness2012
You can HEAR the intensity, frisson, and quivering in his voice, as he remembers his life. This is why i love Kodaline.
@theirishninjasanimations
I know, right? And the pause before the last 'that I had my fun', with the little breath like he's fighting back tears gets me every time, I swear.
@flourishandprosper9721
I'm 110% honest. Kodaline is my favorite band. Always been since 2012 or 11. Not sure when but their music always been there and cheered me up! I LOVE YOU KODALINE! VISIT LA AGAIN SO I CAN SEE YOU!!!!
@17xxNoblexx17
They sound incredible live, thank you for a fantastic concert last night!