memory lane
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Am I wasting all my time chasing innocence to find
A time in my life when I should have known better?
Have I wasted all these years
Hiding back the tears behind a smiling face
Am I a liar?

Because I want to do what's right
But I need to understand
Do I burn the bridge and call it a life lesson
As these thoughts come floating in?
Will the memories race to a higher price to pay?

Gonna take a trip down memory lane
For the millionth time today
I'm still waiting
Gonna take a trip down memory lane
And I don't have much to say

As I fumble through my lines
Tripping wires in my mind
There's a script that failed the breach and I'm ready
From another place in time
Where the memories race to a higher price to pay

Gonna take a trip down memory lane
For the millionth time today
I'm still waiting
Gonna take a trip down memory lane
And I don't have much to say

Looking forward for tomorrow
Staring down on yesterday
Can't you see I'm driving blindly?
Can't you see that I'm?
Can't you see I'm driving blindly?

Am I wasting all my time
Chasing innocence to find
A time in my life when I should have known better
Have I wasted all these years
Hiding back the tears behind a smiling face?

Gonna take a trip down memory lane
For the billionth time today
I'm still waiting
Gonna take a trip down memory lane
And I don't have much say
I'm still waiting

Gonna take a trip down memory lane
Looking for another place to play
I'm still waiting




Gonna take a trip down memory lane
And I don't have much to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of O.C.'s song "Memory Lane" speak of regret and a desire for clarity regarding past decisions. The artist appears to be questioning the choices he has made in his life thus far, wondering whether he should have known better in certain situations. O.C. questions whether he was wasting his time "chasing innocence," and whether all the years that he spent "hiding back the tears behind a smiling face" were a waste.


The repeated line "Gonna take a trip down memory lane" indicates a desire to revisit the past and try to make sense of it all. The artist is looking for answers and hoping to find some kind of closure. He acknowledges his mistakes but still grapples with what to do next, wondering whether it is best to move on and let go of the past or burn bridges and use it as a life lesson. Despite the uncertainty, O.C. seems to be determined to confront his memories head-on and find some kind of resolution.


Overall, "Memory Lane" is a poignant song about regret, introspection, and the struggle to come to terms with one's past. The lyrics are emotive and powerful, and they convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty that makes the song deeply relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I wasting all my time chasing innocence to find A time in my life when I should have known better?
Do I spend my time looking for purity of the past when I should have learned from mistakes?


Have I wasted all these years Hiding back the tears behind a smiling face Am I a liar?
Did I spend all these years pretending to be happy while holding back my pain and fooling others?


Because I want to do what's right But I need to understand Do I burn the bridge and call it a life lesson As these thoughts come floating in? Will the memories race to a higher price to pay?
I want to make the right choice, but I need to know if cutting ties is the right move. Will the consequences of my actions be worth the memories lost?


Gonna take a trip down memory lane For the millionth time today I'm still waiting Gonna take a trip down memory lane And I don't have much to say
I keep revisiting the past, hoping for clarity, but I still don't know what to do or say.


As I fumble through my lines Tripping wires in my mind There's a script that failed the breach and I'm ready From another place in time Where the memories race to a higher price to pay
As I struggle with my thoughts, I realize I failed to act on a plan from the past, and I'm now stuck with the consequences.


Looking forward for tomorrow Staring down on yesterday Can't you see I'm driving blindly? Can't you see that I'm? Can't you see I'm driving blindly?
I'm hoping for a better future but still held back by my past, and I feel lost and unclear on what's ahead.


Gonna take a trip down memory lane For the billionth time today I'm still waiting Gonna take a trip down memory lane And I don't have much to say I'm still waiting
I keep dwelling on the past, and I'm still unsure of what to do. I'm waiting for something to help me move on.


Gonna take a trip down memory lane Looking for another place to play I'm still waiting Gonna take a trip down memory lane And I don't have much to say
I want to escape my current state and find somewhere to start anew, but I'm still stuck in the past.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM BLAKE, RUSTY PISTACHIO, MORSE TOBY, FRIEND TODD, MORSE TODD

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Comments from YouTube:

sivertoln

OC one of the best to ever touch the mic. real legend

halufalu

Ive been listenin to hip hop music for more than 12 years but nothing compares to O.C I swear!

Underground Sound

D.I.T.C shoulda shined R.I.P big L. A.G and O.C are two of the most under rated rappers in the game.

Nomis2779

When they made the CD cover they mistakenly switched the two tracks GETAWAY and Memory Lane. But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out once you've listened to both songs.

John B

Classic track just wish the beat kept playing till it fades away in the end, it got cut short prematurely

Marcus Russo

Graff, OC, WORD IS...LIFE
GOD BLESS.

James Aidan

This song is called Getaway. It was labeled Memory Lane by mistake.

C C

BROWN NOSE!!!

Eryk falus

P O L A N D PEACE !

tune1r

too dope....

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