Back Where We Came From
The Badlees Lyrics
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Leavin' well enough alone
But that was never true for me and you
Livin' like the characters
In "Like A Rolling Stone"
Confirming things that we already knew
You were young and pretty - me, well, I was young
I was for the memories and you were for the fun
And we were both just fillin' up the season
With no dreams and no plans and no schemes
Somehow here we are again
[Chorus]
Na na na na na na
We're ending up back where we came from
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
We're ending up back where we came from
Na na na na na na na
We had beer and "Jack" and Kerouak
And weekends on the fringe
And lots of time to think about tomorrow
But it seems our little bivouac
Was more than just a binge
Sometimes you end up keeping what you borrow
With no dreams and no plans and no schemes
Somehow here we are again
[Chorus]
The Badlees’s song Back Where We Came From is a poignant description of the feeling of going back to where one started from. The song talks about the sense of inevitability and the cyclical nature of life. The lyrics “A lot of folks do well enough Leavin' well enough alone but that was never true for me and you” showcases the idea that the singer and his partner are not content with the status quo and are always looking for something more.
The mention of "Like A Rolling Stone" is an allusion to Bob Dylan's famous song of the same name. The reference to the song could mean that the characters are living their lives free-spiritedly like Bob Dylan. The line “Confirming things that we already knew” indicates that even though they may be living outside of the mainstream, their experiences affirm their beliefs that this is the life they want to lead.
The lines “With no dreams and no plans and no schemes/ Somehow here we are again” shows how they have ended up back where they started, without any specific plans. The chorus “Na na na na na na We're ending up back where we came from” is an acknowledgment of the circularity of life and how the decisions we make often lead us back to where we started from.
Overall, Back Where We Came From highlights the idea that life is a journey where we are constantly searching for something more, but often end up where we began.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of folks do well enough
Many people are content with their lives as they are
Leavin' well enough alone
They don't feel the need to change anything
But that was never true for me and you
We were always looking for adventure and new experiences
Livin' like the characters
We modeled ourselves after the rebellious, free-spirited characters in 'Like A Rolling Stone'
In 'Like A Rolling Stone'
The famous Bob Dylan song that spoke to our desire for a more meaningful existence
Confirming things that we already knew
We found validation in the messages of the song, as they echoed our own beliefs
You were young and pretty - me, well, I was young
We were both young and energetic, full of life and enthusiasm
Leastways young enough not to need a reason
We didn't require a justification for our actions; we simply went with the flow
I was for the memories and you were for the fun
I wanted to create lasting memories while you were more interested in having a good time in the moment
And we were both just fillin' up the season
We were passing the time in our lives, not knowing what the future held
With no dreams and no plans and no schemes
We didn't have any specific goals or ambitions, just a desire to enjoy life
Somehow here we are again
Despite our lack of direction, we've ended up back where we started
We had beer and 'Jack' and Kerouac
We indulged in alcohol, drugs, and the writings of beatnik author Jack Kerouac
And weekends on the fringe
We spent our time living outside the mainstream, seeking out unconventional experiences
And lots of time to think about tomorrow
We had plenty of time to contemplate our future, but we weren't always sure what we wanted it to look like
But it seems our little bivouac
Our temporary camp or shelter
Was more than just a binge
Our wild and carefree lifestyle had a deeper meaning and impact on our lives
Sometimes you end up keeping what you borrow
What starts as a temporary experience can turn into a permanent part of your life
Na na na na na na
Vocalization for the chorus
We're ending up back where we came from
Despite our desire for adventure, we've ended up right back where we began
Na na na na na na na
More vocalization
Na na na na na na
Continuing the chorus
We're ending up back where we came from
Reiterating that we've come full circle and returned to our starting point
Na na na na na na na
Final vocalization
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