Way Back
Robert Bradley Lyrics
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When everything knew it's own kind
Way down here on the ground
Love, God, I found
Way up there in the air
A lot of folks seem like they don't care
Down here on my street
Sometimes life ain't so sweet
But I love it
I love it, I love it,
Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it
Way back in time
Oh Lord, when there was two kinds
Way down here on the floor
Lord, love I'm gonna grow
Way up here in my room
Love, I got to consume
But out here all night long
Somehow I got to say it strong
But I love it
I love it, I love it,
Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it
Way back in time
Before the mountains
Before the river
Darkness was upon the deep
The world was asleep
Way back
in time, things were simpler and everything knew its own kind. But down on the ground, where life is rough, the singer found love and God. Up in the air, however, a lot of folks don't seem to care. Life may not always be sweet on the streets, but the singer loves it anyway.
Moving on to the second verse, the singer reflects on earlier times when there were two kinds. But on the floor, he knows he will continue to grow in love. Up in his room, he must consume the love he has. And even though life may be difficult, he must find a way to say it strong all night long.
Overall, the song seems to be about the beauty of life and love, even in the face of hardship. The singer embraces the simple things in life and finds God and love in them.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back in time
Reflecting on a distant point in history
When everything knew it's own kind
The world was simpler and less complicated
Way down here on the ground
Being present in the current moment
Love, God, I found
The discovery of love and spirituality in everyday life
Way up there in the air
Observing the world from a different perspective
A lot of folks seem like they don't care
Not everyone shares the same values
Down here on my street
The challenges faced in everyday life
Sometimes life ain't so sweet
Life can be difficult and disappointing
But I love it
Despite the challenges, the singer has a positive outlook on life
Way back in time
Reflecting again on a distant point in history
Oh Lord, when there was two kinds
A reference to a time of segregation and inequality
Way down here on the floor
Being present and grounded in the current moment
Lord, love I'm gonna grow
The pursuit of personal growth and love in life
Way up here in my room
Reflection on personal space and solitude
Love, I got to consume
The importance of love and relationships
But out here all night long
Dealing with the challenges of the world at large
Somehow I got to say it strong
The need to express oneself and stand up for what they believe
But I love it
Despite the challenges, the singer still has a positive outlook on life
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