Way Back When
Oakland Rain Lyrics
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Tried my best to find the hidden purpose underneath
Way back when I didn't understand that I am rapped up in a old soul
But my mind is so young I'm in
Between and I'm walking on a lonely road
Way back when all the strobes and the
City lights where too big and all I saw
Was the fireflies, oh what I would do to get back on that highway
Recall my own name, oh I was lost cause I couldn't find the sideways
Oh what I would do to go way back
Then, tell my seventeen year old self,
Darling, you have a long journey ahed
Way back then I met the boy that I'll
Forever love, but i didn't dare to say it
Back then and I'll regret that for mye
Life, so way back then I met the boy who
Will come to break my heart,
I guess some will love you, some will lose you
And some will be worth the fight
Way back when all the strobes and the
City lights where too big and all I saw
Was the fireflies, oh what I would do to get back on that highway
Way back when all the magic was something wage cause i couldn't even
Recall my own name, oh I was lost cause I couldn't find the sideways
Oh what I would do to go way back
Then, tell my seventeen year old self,
Darling, you have a long journey ahed
I think it's getting clearer now,
I think i found out what its all about, life is
Unpredictable, maybe that's the best part of it all
Way back when all the strobes and the
City lights where too big all I saw was
The fireflies, oh what I would do to get back on that highway
Way back when all the magic was something wage cause i couldn't even
Recall my own name, oh I was lost cause I couldn't find the sideways
Way back then I probably wouldn't
Belive it if I was told, that someday I would
Be standing here and I would grow my
Self this bold, way back when I put this
Messy feelings on the shelf,
Little did I know that all of this, was life it self
The lyrics to Oakland Rain's song Way Back When are a reflection on the journey of life and the experiences that one goes through as they grow and mature. The song is a nostalgic look back at the singer's past, where they didn't fully understand the world around them and struggled to find their place in it. The opening lines speak to a feeling of confusion and uncertainty, as the singer tried to uncover the hidden meaning behind life's experiences. As they reflect on their younger self, the singer realizes that they have an "old soul," but admits that their mind was still young and inexperienced, placing them in the middle of two worlds.
The song follows the singer through their reminiscences of the past, including their first love and the regret of not expressing their feelings. They also acknowledge that life can be unpredictable, but that this may be the best part of it all. As the song progresses, the singer gains clarity in their understanding of life and realizes that everything they put on the shelf was actually a part of the journey. The final lines of the song reveal that the singer has grown bolder and is standing tall with newfound confidence, having come to realize that all of the messiness of life has helped to shape who they are today.
Overall, Way Back When is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the universal experience of growing up and coming to terms with life's challenges. Through its introspective lyrics and evocative imagery, it encourages listeners to reflect on their own journey and embrace the messy, unpredictable, and ultimately beautiful nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back when I didn't understand what all of it really means
In the past, I lacked comprehension of the world around me.
Tried my best to find the hidden purpose underneath
I attempted to uncover the meaning behind life's mysteries.
Way back when I didn't understand that I am rapped up in a old soul
In my youth, I was unaware that my spirit was old and wise.
But my mind is so young I'm in between and I'm walking on a lonely road
Despite my worldly spirit, I am still a youthful wanderer searching for my place in the world.
Way back when all the strobes and the city lights were too big and all I saw was the fireflies, oh what I would do to get back on that highway
During my early days, the flashing city lights were overwhelming, and I long to return to a simpler time when fireflies lit my way.
Way back when all the magic was something wage cause I couldn't even recall my own name, oh I was lost cause I couldn't find the sideways
In my past, the beauty of the world was lost on me, as I struggled to find my own identity and path in life.
Then, tell my seventeen year old self, Darling, you have a long journey ahed
If only I could turn back time and advise my younger self of the long road that lay ahead.
Way back then I met the boy that I'll forever love, but i didn't dare to say it. Back then and I'll regret that for mye life, so way back then I met the boy who will come to break my heart, I guess some will love you, some will lose you and some will be worth the fight
In the past, I loved a boy but was too afraid to confess my feelings, and later another boy would come along and break my heart, teaching me that some relationships are worth fighting for while others are not.
I think it's getting clearer now, I think i found out what its all about, life is unpredictable, maybe that's the best part of it all
With age comes understanding, and I am starting to see the joy in the unpredictable journey of life.
Way back then I probably wouldn't believe it if I was told, that someday I would be standing here and I would grow myself this bold, way back when I put this messy feelings on the shelf, Little did I know that all of this, was life itself
If someone had told me in the past that I would one day be bold enough to face life's challenges, I would never have believed it. But now I see that every moment, both good and bad, is a part of life's rich tapestry.
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