They formed following inspiring jams that stretched from a garage in Onehunga to the remoteness of Piha on Auckland’s west coast. With influences varying from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, James Brown, UB40 and New Zealand’s very own dub and reggae movement, Tahuna Breaks are a fine tune roots blend of funk and reggae with that distinctive New Zealand summery sound.
In 2016 the band performed their last show in Auckland after 12 years of making music.
Reflections
Tahuna Breaks Lyrics
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The older I get, the better I was
Ain't it funny how the streets were so much safer
The older I get, the better I was
Beautiful old memories
They get better
So much better
Beautiful old melodies
They get better
So much better
In time
Ain't it funny how the grass was so much greener
The older I get, the better I was
Ain't it funny how the streets were so much safer
The older I get, the better I was
Beautiful old memories
They get better
So much better
With time
Beautiful old memories
They get better
So much better
With time
If I could take you back again
Would you change anything around
If I could take you back again
Would you change anything around
Would you change anything around
Would you change anything around
Would you change anything around
Would you change anything around
And then, I see her
She is standing on the corner
Crying fear the world is ending soon
And then, I see her
She is standing on the corner
Crying fear the world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
Beautiful old memories
They get better
So much better
In time
Beautiful old memories
They get better
So much better
With time
And then, I-I see her
She is standing on the corner
Crying fear the world is ending soon
And then, I-I see her
She is standing on the corner
Crying fear the world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The world is ending soon
The song "Reflections" by Tahuna Breaks is all about nostalgia and how we tend to romanticize the past. The refrain "Ain't it funny how the grass was so much greener, the older I get, the better I was," highlights this theme. As we grow older, we tend to look back on our past experiences with rose-colored glasses, remembering things as being better than they perhaps were in reality.
The verses then delve into the idea of how memories and melodies also get better with time. As we reflect back on the past, things become more beautiful and meaningful to us. The bridge of the song asks a rhetorical question - "If I could take you back again, would you change anything around?" - and raises the idea of regret or wishing we could change certain things from our past.
The song concludes with a repeated declaration, "And then, I see her / She is standing on the corner / Crying fear, the world is ending soon." This ending seems to offer a contrast or counterpoint to the nostalgic themes of the rest of the song, suggesting that while we may value the past, the present still holds fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it funny how the grass was so much greener
The singer reflects on how they used to think things were much better in the past, particularly nature.
The older I get, the better I was
The singer is commenting on how they often romanticize the past as they grow older, even though it may not have been as great as they remember.
Ain't it funny how the streets were so much safer
Similar to the first line, the singer reflects on how they used to think things were much safer in the past, particularly in their local community.
Beautiful old memories
The artist acknowledges that they have happy and nostalgic memories of the past.
They get better
The artist explains that these memories become even more beloved and cherished as time goes on.
So much better
The singer emphasizes just how much more they appreciate and love these memories.
With time
The singer explains why these memories become better, as they have had more time to reflect on them and forget any negative aspects.
Beautiful old melodies
The artist comments on how nostalgic music can contribute to their positive emotions towards the past.
In time
Similar to the earlier line, the artist emphasizes that these beautiful melodies also become better appreciated over time.
If I could take you back again
The artist fantasizes about being able to travel back in time to relive happy moments with a loved one.
Would you change anything around
The singer wonders if they or their loved one would want to change anything about the past if given the chance, and how that may affect their current life.
And then, I see her
In the present moment, the artist sees a woman crying and becomes more reflective about the state of the world.
She is standing on the corner
The singer provides a physical description of where this woman is, emphasizing that it is a public space where others can witness her vulnerability.
Crying fear the world is ending soon
The singer offers a potential explanation for the woman's distress, which is that she is afraid of the current and future state of the world.
The world is ending soon
The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's own fear and anxiety about the future, as well as their empathy towards the woman's suffering.
Contributed by Lillian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.