Unbelievable
Owl City Lyrics


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It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
When I was a kid I saved up all my dough so I could buy C-3PO
Put Mentos in my Diet Coke in the backseat of the bus
When I was a kid I ate spaghetti Os, played laser tag and GI Joe's
And if you vowed no girls allowed then you could join the club
When I was I was a kid I spent my Saturday's
Blowin' on Nintendo games
The newest thing was Lion King and I could feel the love

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

When I was a kid I dreamed of Power Wheels
Stayed up late watching action films
And I won't lie, my friends and I, were too legit to quit
When I was a kid I lived for climbing trees and Dr Pepper jellybeans
My favorite part of Jurassic Park was how real the Raptors looked
When I was a kid I still had VHS,
Watched Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff, Zack Morrison
The first cell phone, it was off the hook!

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

Cat, pogs, and floam and home alone, Berenstein bears and bean bag chairs
My L.A. Looks and Goosebumps books, oh Etch-a-sketch
What happens next?
Grape juicy juice and Dr. Seuss, piggy-back rides and
Slip-n-slides, McDonalds Fries, those were the best
What happens next?

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, those were the days oh-oh

It's unbelievable
When I think back on my name
It's unbelievable
'Cause baby those were the days
It's unbelievable
It ruled in so many ways
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable





(And I'm so amazed!)
(Those were the days!)

Overall Meaning

In Owl City's song "Unbelievable," the artist reminisces about his childhood, the things that made his childhood memorable, and how those experiences continue to shape him. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's unbelievable" to emphasize the excitement and amazement he feels when he reflects on the memories of his childhood. The artist goes on to recount some of his favorite things as a child, such as playing with GI Joes, watching The Lion King, and eating SpaghettiOs. He also refers to some of the items in his childhood, such as VHS tapes, Gameboys, and Sony Walkmans.


The lyrics of "Unbelievable" are meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia and capture the carefree joy of childhood. The artist uses playful and descriptive language to paint a vivid picture of his memories, such as describing himself and his friends as "too legit to quit" and recalling the excitement of watching Jurassic Park and feeling like the Raptors were real. Through the repetition of the chorus, he acknowledges the bittersweet feeling that comes with looking back on the past.


Line by Line Meaning

It's unbelievable
The time being reminisced is of exceptional quality and leaves one in disbelief.


This is as good as it gets
The present is perfect and cannot be improved upon.


Don't know what's gonna happen next
The future is unpredictable and exciting.


You haven't seen nothing yet
There is so much more to come and experience.


When I was a kid I saved up all my dough so I could buy C-3PO
As a child, I was determined to purchase a toy that I greatly desired despite its high cost.


Put Mentos in my Diet Coke in the backseat of the bus
I entertained myself and was a bit mischievous by conducting a DIY science experiment with carbonated beverages.


When I was a kid I ate spaghetti Os, played laser tag and GI Joe's
As a youth, I enjoyed specific food and playthings that were particularly popular at that time.


And if you vowed no girls allowed then you could join the club
If you were part of a particular group, you had to adhere to specific rules and regulations in order to belong.


When I was I was a kid I spent my Saturday's blowin' on Nintendo games
As a child, I would often spend my leisure time playing and mastering various video games on a specific console.


The newest thing was Lion King and I could feel the love
A popular movie of that era brought feelings of joy and connectedness to all who watched it.


When I was a kid I dreamed of Power Wheels, stayed up late watching action films
I had certain aspirations and interests that were common for children my age, such as wanting an extravagant toy or enjoying a particular movie genre.


And I won't lie, my friends and I, were too legit to quit
Me and my buddies were cool kids who wouldn't give up or back down easily.


When I was a kid I lived for climbing trees and Dr Pepper jellybeans
Among many other things, climbing trees and consuming certain sweets brought me immense pleasure during my childhood years.


My favorite part of Jurassic Park was how real the Raptors looked
As a young one, I was fascinated by a specific aspect of a popular movie and marvelled at its realism.


When I was a kid I still had VHS, watched Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff, Zack Morrison
I was growing up during a time where certain technology and popular TV shows were prevalent and influential.


The first cell phone, it was off the hook!
The first mobile phone was considered amazing and impressive beyond measure.


Cat, pogs, and floam and home alone, Berenstein bears and bean bag chairs
Various items that were looked back on as being culturally significant during a specific time period.


My L.A. Looks and Goosebumps books, oh Etch-a-sketch
Personal and popular products and entertainment that were cherished by many at that time.


What happens next?
The future is again noted as being unknown and shrouded in mystery and excitement.


Grape juicy juice and Dr. Seuss, piggy-back rides and slip-n-slides, McDonalds fries, those were the best
Certain food and drink items and fun summer activities were looked back upon with fondness and great memories.


When I think back on my name, it's unbelievable
The act of reminiscing about one's life and the things that have made it special is almost unimaginable and hard to comprehend.


'Cause baby those were the days
The times that are being remembered and shared about were considered perfect and held a special place in one's heart.


It ruled in so many ways
The past times were influential and held significant importance on shaping the individual I have become today.


It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable
The memories and moments shared were amazing and almost too good to be true.


(And I'm so amazed!)
The singer is taken aback and awestruck at the power of the wonderful memories being discussed.


(Those were the days!)
The time period being talked about was truly magical and unforgettable.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG, MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN, EMILY MEREDITH WRIGHT, CLARKE ISAAC HANSON, JORDAN TAYLOR HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

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Lyrics
It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

When I was a kid I saved up all my dough so I could buy C-3PO
Put Mentos in my Diet Coke in the backseat of the bus
When I was a kid I ate Spaghetti-Os, played laser tag and G.I. Joes
And if you vowed "no girls allowed, " then you could join the club
When I was a kid I spent my Saturdays
Blowin' on Nintendo games
The newest thing was "Lion King, " and I could feel the love

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

[Hanson:]
When I was a kid I dreamed of Power Wheels
Stayed up late watching action films
And I won't lie, my friends and I, were too legit to quit
When I was a kid I lived for climbing trees, ate Dr. Pepper jellybeans
My favorite part of "Jurassic Park" was how real the raptors looked
When I was a kid I still had VHS, watched Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff
Zack Morris owned the first cell phone, and it was off the hook!

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

Gak, Pogs, and Floam, and "Home Alone, " "Berenstein Bears" and bean bag chairs
My L.A. Looks and Goosebumps books, oh Etch-a-Sketch
What happens next?
Grape Juicy Juice and Dr. Seuss, piggy-back rides and
Slip 'N Slides, McDonald's fries, those were the best
What happens next?

It's unbelievable
This is as good as it gets
It's unbelievable
Don't know what's gonna happen next
It's unbelievable
You haven't seen nothing yet
It's unbelievable, those were the days oh-oh

It's unbelievable
When I think back I'm amazed
It's unbelievable
Cause baby those were the days
It's unbelievable
It ruled in so many ways
It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable

(It's so amazes)
(Those were the days!)



All comments from YouTube:

@clarkgamingplays7196

This is Nostalgia in Nostalgia

@auliamiftahulrazaq2268

Haaaa?!

@renee5864

FAX THO

@Maki02

Still here

@arhamsiddiqui5432

Yeaah damn❣

@milos_space

I haven't listened to him in forever omg the memories

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@ren4issance-754

How did you even fit that much nostalgia into one video.

@notjei6217

Ikr

@oliviafender9070

It's because he's Batm- l mean owl city

@FunkyMobile69

@Olivia Fender really...? batman? T_T

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