Back Then
Quinn Lewis Lyrics
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From your college roommate
I didnโt know you moved last summer somewhere warmer
Changed your hair and changed your number
Has it really been a year,
Did you keep that souvenir
From when I took that trip to Sydney, with my family
I know so much changed
Yeah I know itโs too late
And all we have are memories
But maybe weโd be you and me
If I could go back
To back then
I would rewind and relive
The moment that we said goodbye
And not say goodbye
If we could be us before
I let you walk out that door
Iโd hold on with all that I have
Yeah Iโd win you back,
If I could go back
To back then
12 rounds in a stupid fight
Ended two years in one night
I guess you never see it coming till its coming
Get the closure that you wanted
I know so much changed
Yeah I know itโs too late
And all we have is memories
But maybe weโd be you and me
If I could go back
To back then
I would rewind and relive
The moment that we said goodbye
And not say goodbye
If we could be us before
I let you walk out that door
Iโd hold on with all that I have
Yeah Iโd win you back,
If I could go back
To back then
If I could go back
To back then
If I could go back
To back then
If I could go back
To back then
If I could go back
To back then
Breaking your heart in my apartment
The moment that I said goodbye
Go back and not say goodbye
If we could be us before
I let you walk out that door
Iโd hold on with all that I have
Yeah Iโd win you back,
If I could go back
To back then
The lyrics to "Back Then" by Quinn Lewis tell a story of longing and regret, reflecting on a past relationship and the desire to go back in time. The song begins with the singer hearing about their ex-partner's current success and personal changes from someone who knew them in college. The mention of the ex moving to a warmer location, changing their appearance, and even changing their phone number indicates a significant shift in their life since the breakup.
The singer then reflects on the passing of time, expressing disbelief that a whole year has gone by. They wonder if their ex still keeps a memento from a trip they took together to Sydney, expressing a lingering desire for them to have shared that experience. It becomes clear that the singer recognizes that much has changed since the breakup, acknowledging that it is likely too late to salvage the relationship. The memories they have together are all they have left.
Despite the awareness that it may not be possible to recreate what they once had, the singer yearns for a chance to go back in time and relive the moment when they said goodbye. They wish they could go back and alter the outcome, not letting the relationship end and finding a way to hold onto each other. The repeated chorus of "If I could go back to back then" emphasizes this desire to reverse time and regain what was lost.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on a "stupid fight" that escalated and caused the end of the relationship. They admit that they didn't see the severity of the situation until it was too late and acknowledge the importance of closure. This realization further fuels their desire to go back and change the outcome.
The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the longing to go back and fix the mistakes made in the past. The phrase "breaking your heart in my apartment" reveals that the singer feels responsible for the relationship's demise and the pain their ex-partner experienced. They express the desire to not let the goodbye happen, to rewind time and find a way to keep their connection intact.
Overall, "Back Then" captures the sentiment of longing for a lost love and the regret that comes with not realizing the value of the relationship until it's too late. The lyrics explore the idea of going back in time to rewrite the past and hold onto the love that was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard youโre doing great
I recently found out that you are doing well in life
From your college roommate
I received this information from someone who knew you in college
I didnโt know you moved last summer somewhere warmer
I was unaware that you relocated to a warmer place last summer
Changed your hair and changed your number
You made changes to both your hairstyle and contact number
Has it really been a year
I am surprised that an entire year has passed since we last saw each other
Did you keep that souvenir
I wonder if you still have the memento I gave you
From when I took that trip to Sydney, with my family
It was during the time my family and I went on a trip to Sydney
I still wish that you came with me
I continue to desire your presence during that trip
I know so much changed
I am aware that many things have changed
Yeah I know itโs too late
I understand that it is now too late to alter the past
And all we have are memories
All we are left with are recollections of our time together
But maybe weโd be you and me
However, perhaps we could have still been together
If I could go back
If only I could return to a previous point in time
To back then
To that specific moment in the past
I would rewind and relive
I would rewind time and experience it again
The moment that we said goodbye
The specific instance when we bid farewell
And not say goodbye
And avoid uttering farewell altogether
If we could be us before
If we could revert to our former selves
I let you walk out that door
The moment I allowed you to leave
Iโd hold on with all that I have
I would cling tightly with all that I possess
Yeah Iโd win you back
Yes, I would regain your affection
12 rounds in a stupid fight
We engaged in a lengthy, trivial argument
Ended two years in one night
Resulted in the conclusion of a two-year relationship in a single evening
I guess you never see it coming till its coming
I suppose you never anticipate the end until it is already upon you
Get the closure that you wanted
Obtain the resolution or finality that you desired
Breaking your heart in my apartment
Causing emotional pain to you within the confines of my dwelling
The moment that I said goodbye
The exact moment when I bid farewell to you
Go back and not say goodbye
If only I could return and refrain from uttering farewell
Lyrics ยฉ Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Andrew Jacob Pruis, Brett Truitt, Quinn Lewis Delbridge
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