Sentimental
Tarby Lyrics

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I find myself thinking back to the times when everything just seemed so simple, all ignorant bliss
When social interaction just sucked something fine and the worst things were the first things that you couldn't kiss
When thinking was simple, when nothing was evil, when everything went on its own merry way
The conventional means that we've learned through the years did us fine by the end of those meaningless days

Taking a step back I can picture all the little things that pleased me as a child, but the memories fade
The times are getting dark, I find it hard to get a spark, my fire's getting weaker; reminiscence, a blade
And if I stop to think, I realize I'm on the brink of something unbelievably intense and insane

I'm running to the other side, my family calls it suicide, I'm leaving though I know my life could go down the drain!

I miss the days when all was fine
We'd walk the streets to our own time
Still now those times are said and done
Now we're left running from the sun

Delightful memories, cascading anniversaries; all lasting but a moment but remain in my mind
In the end it seems I've failed to see that though all the monotony, I've walked away with nothing, leaving me in a bind
And the sentimental values count for nothing in the long-run if you're looks ain't up to snuff within the media's eye
You can buy yourself a face, but lose your soul to join the race, it's getting hard to keep the pace, you can't erase, you can't escape it, no!

I miss the days when all was fine
We'd walk the streets to our own time
But now reality has shown
That in the end, we haven't grown

And now those times are said and done
It seems the worst has just begun
Those days, they used to be so fun
Now we're left running from the sun

I miss the days when all was fine
We'd walk the streets to our own time
But now reality has shown
That in the end, we haven't grown

And now those times are said and done
It seems the worst has just begun

Those days, they used to be so fun
Now we're left running from the sun

Overall Meaning

Tarby's song Sentimental is a reflection on the past and how life used to be simpler and more carefree. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of looking back on childhood memories with nostalgia and longing. The opening lyrics describe a time when life was uncomplicated and social interactions were easy. The singer recalls a time when they could enjoy simple pleasures, such as kissing someone they liked, without worrying about anything else. However, as the song progresses, the singer's reflection on the past becomes more bittersweet. They realize that the past is something that is difficult to recapture and that their present situation is not as optimistic as they would like it to be. The singer acknowledges that they are at a crossroads and that their life could go either way. The song ends on a somewhat uncertain note, with the realization that growing up is not always easy and that life can be challenging.

Line by Line Meaning

I find myself thinking back to the times when everything just seemed so simple, all ignorant bliss
Reflecting on the past when everything was simpler and life was uncomplicated

When social interaction just sucked something fine and the worst things were the first things that you couldn't kiss
The biggest problems just revolved around relationships and physical intimacy

When thinking was simple, when nothing was evil, when everything went on its own merry way
Life felt carefree and nothing seemed inherently wrong or malicious

The conventional means that we've learned through the years did us fine by the end of those meaningless days
Following traditional societal norms was sufficient during those simpler times

Taking a step back I can picture all the little things that pleased me as a child, but the memories fade
Reflecting on and reminiscing about happy childhood memories that are slowly becoming less vivid

The times are getting dark, I find it hard to get a spark, my fire's getting weaker; reminiscence, a blade
Life is becoming more difficult and reminiscing about happier times can be painful

And if I stop to think, I realize I'm on the brink of something unbelievably intense and insane
Coming to the realization that life is becoming overwhelming and possibly out of control

I'm running to the other side, my family calls it suicide, I'm leaving though I know my life could go down the drain!
Taking a risk and making life changes even though it may be seen as self-destructive and potentially harmful

Delightful memories, cascading anniversaries; all lasting but a moment but remain in my mind
Happy memories that seem fleeting but still hold a special place in the mind

In the end it seems I've failed to see that though all the monotony, I've walked away with nothing, leaving me in a bind
Discovering that despite living a routine and uneventful life, not much has been gained or accomplished

And the sentimental values count for nothing in the long-run if you're looks ain't up to snuff within the media's eye
Beauty is valued over emotional attachment and memories, especially in the eyes of the media

You can buy yourself a face, but lose your soul to join the race, it's getting hard to keep the pace, you can't erase, you can't escape it, no!
Changing one's appearance to fit into societal norms can lead to a loss of identity and difficulty in keeping up with the fast-paced nature of society

It seems the worst has just begun, those days, they used to be so fun, now we're left running from the sun
Realizing that the future may hold more challenges and obstacles, and that once-enjoyable times are over and can no longer be revisited

Contributed by Kaylee T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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