The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Past Lives
Real Estate Lyrics
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With out feeling my own age
I walk past these houses where we once stood
I see past lives but some how you're still here
Underneath this canopy
All light up above us
Oh but I can see the sky
This is not the same place I used to know
But it still has that same old sound
And even the lights on this yellow road
Are the same as when this was our town
Underneath this canopy
All light up above us
Oh but I can't see the sky
Is not the only thing that changes rapidly
And even the lights on this yellow road
Are the same as when this was our town
The lyrics of Real Estate's "Past Lives" speak to the feeling of nostalgia and a longing to go back in time. The singer of the song walks through their old neighbourhood and is overwhelmed with feelings of their own age and how much things have changed. The houses they once stood in are now inhabited by new people, but the memories of their past lives still linger on. The canopy of trees above them is a constant, as are the streetlights on the yellow road, but nothing else remains the same.
The song is a haunting reminder of the passage of time and how the things we once knew can become different, yet remain the same. The singer is filled with a sense of loss and a desire to go back to a time when things were simpler and easy to understand. But the world keeps moving forward, and they find themselves stuck in the past.
Overall, "Past Lives" is a beautifully written song that speaks to the universal themes of change, nostalgia, and the passage of time. It is a poignant reminder that the things we once knew can never be fully recaptured, but the memories of those moments will always remain with us.
Line by Line Meaning
I can not come back to this neighbourhood
Returning to this neighbourhood has become difficult for me
With out feeling my own age
As I revisit this area, I am reminded of my own mortality
I walk past these houses where we once stood
As I stroll by these homes, memories come flooding back
I see past lives but some how you're still here
Even though time has passed, your presence still lingers
Underneath this canopy
Beneath this covering of trees
All light up above us
Illuminate by the stars and moon above
Oh but I can see the sky
Despite the cover of trees, I can still see the sky
Is not the only thing that changes rapidly
There are many things beyond the sky that change quickly
This is not the same place I used to know
The neighbourhood has transformed since my last visit
But it still has that same old sound
Despite the changes, the familiar sounds remain
And even the lights on this yellow road
The lights along this street have remained the same
Are the same as when this was our town
This town may have changed, but memories of the past remain
Oh but I can't see the sky
The trees are now blocking my view of the sky
Is not the only thing that changes rapidly
There are many changes happening all around us
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM BLEEKER, MARTIN COURTNEY, MATTHEW ANTHONY MONDANILE, POLLIS JACKSON
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Lyrics
I can not come back to this neighbourhood
With out feeling my own age
I walk past these houses where we once stood
I see past lives but some how you're still here
Underneath this canopy
All light up above us
Oh but I can see the sky
Is not the only thing that changes rapidly
This is not the same place I used to know
But it still has that same old sound
And even the lights on this yellow road
Are the same as when this was our town
Underneath this canopy
All light up above us
Oh but I can't see the sky
Is not the only thing that changes rapidly
And even the lights on this yellow road
Are the same as when this was our town
Shawn Nguyen
This song's like... relaxing, but it's not sleepy. Truly one of the most unique sounding bands ever.
South Toe
they've got it all figured out
Maria Delgado
A perfect reflection of the nature of the universe and existance itself
Vegard
I like to call them nostalgic
Omar Avalos
I remember I introduced this song to a girl a couple of years ago and every time I hear it, i remember her...time flies
Okey
Same this song makes me think about my girl just found out I have to move to China in 5 months this song probably will be on repeat for sometime.
Christopher Walker
This guy's voice is so awesome. So smooth, dreamy & melodic.
marita sifuentes
is amazing
Daniel Bautista
La conjunción del video con la canción evocan una nostalgia inexplicable y mas escuchándola ya casi finalizando este 2020 tan raro. Esta canción junto Paper Cup son unas joyas de Real Estate.
W₁₃₆ ˢᵖᵒʳᵗᵃ
Me trae mucha melancolia el final, el video-audio me hace recordar mi infancia, cuando no tenia que lidiar con los problemas que tengo en la vida diaria de un adulto