Band members:
Brian Joyce / Guitar & Vocals
Matt Chila / Guitar & Vocals
Kyle Bell / Bass
Luke Smartnick / Drums
Twenty Seven
Major League Lyrics
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Eight teen years of memories, left in your basement wasting away
Things maybe different now, but we're still the same
Our dreams took separate paths, so we went our separate ways
We were the ones looked at as misunderstood
But we saw the world as everyone else, probably should
Not as a life to get through, but one to live up
Now we're all out celebrating, we picked up where we left off
Surrounded by old friends who grew old, but never grew up
It's like we're the only true friends, left in this town
It's only rarely now that we come around, because this place has gone to hell
For all these years, that you backed me up
Well you deserve some credit, more than anyone
The lyrics to Major League's song Twenty Seven are about the enduring bond of friendship between two people who have known each other for eighteen years. Despite the fact that the years have brought changes and their dreams have led them in separate directions, their friendship remains constant. The lyrics express the idea that their unique perspective on the world has set them apart from others, who view life as something to get through, rather than something to embrace. At twenty-two years old, the bond between the two is still strong, and this is celebrated by gathering with old friends who, while growing old, never grew up. The only thing that has changed is the town in which they live, once a source of fond memories, it has now become a place to avoid.
The lyrics illustrate how important it is to have true friends in life, people who will listen to you, support you, and stand by you through thick and thin. They show that true friends are hard to come by, and that it's vital to cherish and appreciate them when you do find them. The song is a reminder that life takes us on different paths, but that true friendships can stand the test of time and circumstance, and be just as strong years later.
Line by Line Meaning
No one could ever understand, the friendship we made
Our friendship was unique and special, something that no one else could comprehend or truly appreciate
Eight teen years of memories, left in your basement wasting away
We spent nearly two decades making memories together, but now those memories are just collecting dust in a forgotten basement
Things maybe different now, but we're still the same
Although our lives have taken different paths, we are still the same people at the core, with the same values and beliefs
Our dreams took separate paths, so we went our separate ways
We had different dreams for our lives, and had to go our separate ways to pursue them
We were the ones looked at as misunderstood
Others didn't understand us, and often misjudged us based on appearances or assumptions
But we saw the world as everyone else, probably should
Despite being misunderstood, we saw the world the way it should be seen, not just as a drudgery to get through, but as a life to live up to
Not as a life to get through, but one to live up
We didn't view life as simply something to muddle through, but instead as a challenge to rise to and excel at
At twenty two we're still proving them wrong
Even now, we are still working to show those who doubted us that we can succeed and thrive in our own ways
Now we're all out celebrating, we picked up where we left off
Despite our time apart, our reunion feels like no time has passed, and we are celebrating like we never left
Surrounded by old friends who grew old, but never grew up
Our friends from the past may have aged, but they never lost the youthful spirit and energy that brought us together
It's like we're the only true friends, left in this town
In a place where so much has changed and everyone has moved on, it feels like we are the only ones who truly understand each other as friends
It's only rarely now that we come around, because this place has gone to hell
We don't come back to this town often, as it has changed so much and lost so much of what made it special in our eyes
For all these years, that you backed me up
Through all these years of ups and downs, you have supported and stood by me
Well you deserve some credit, more than anyone
You deserve recognition and appreciation for being the most supportive and loyal friend anyone could ask for
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