For The Orwells, Remember When will be an introduction of sorts—the 12-track rat-race shows the band’s repertoire of pranging riffs and sneering, snot-nosed vocals. The tracks are a walloping war-cry from a generation that up until this point has only offered bubblegum pop—the animus of The Orwells. It’s quite clear early on the in listening to the LP that the band is well aware of the past, the homage rings through the record, using the ghost of punk’s past as their musical sprit guide. However, the band straddles the thin line between their influences and their originality, ripping riffs and smashing drums in a fashion that their age into being just another fact mentioned in their bio.
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Always n Forever
The Orwells Lyrics
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Making out on the hood of my car
I know this can't last forever
At least we spend every night together
Gave you my heart, yeah, I gave you a ring
We're going steady since last spring
Would you be mine, can I have this dance?
I ain't her type, but she gave me a chance
Gone my way. Gone my way
Gone my way. Gone my way
Laying down with the girl of my dreams
Skin sticking to the leather seats
If it ends it'll be so tragic
It's getting cold, here, take my jacket
I'm going forward, I don't wait up
Who would've though I'd run out of luck?
Came around, but then a little too fast
Chill off the love in a motorcycle crash
Gone my way. Gone my way
Gone my way. Gone my way
Gone my way
Gone my way
Gone my way
The Orwells' song "Always n Forever" is a nostalgic and romantic tune about young love and the fear of it not lasting. It starts with the singer staying up with his significant other, looking at the stars and making out on the hood of his car. He knows that their relationship cannot last forever, but at least they can spend every night together. The lyrics are simple but capture the fleeting nature of young love and the sentimentality of being with someone who makes you feel alive.
The singer gave his heart and a ring to his girlfriend, and they have been going steady since last spring. He asks her to be his and dances with her, even though he knows he is not her type, but she gives him a chance. The chorus repeats the phrase "Gone my way" four times, which might signify the end of the relationship or the inevitability of their paths diverging at some point.
In the second verse, the couple is depicted laying down on the leather seats of the car, with their skin sticking to it. The singer acknowledges that if their relationship ends, it will be tragic. He offers his jacket to his girlfriend, as it's getting cold. The last two lines of the verse, "Came around, but then a little too fast, chill off the love in a motorcycle crash" indicate that the relationship might have started too quickly, and something went wrong, or perhaps it's a metaphor for the sudden end of a passionate love affair.
Overall, "Always n Forever" is a bittersweet ode to youthful love, and the fear of what inevitable changes and twists might lie ahead. The lyrics are straightforward, but the melody and the singer's voice elevate the song and make it an enjoyable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying up, looking at the stars
Spending the night awake, staring at the stars
Making out on the hood of my car
Kissing on top of my car
I know this can't last forever
I am aware that this cannot continue indefinitely
At least we spend every night together
However, we make sure to spend every night together
Gave you my heart, yeah, I gave you a ring
I have given my heart to you and even a ring to symbolize my love
We're going steady since last spring
We have been in a steady relationship since the previous spring
Would you be mine, can I have this dance?
Will you be mine and dance with me?
I ain't her type, but she gave me a chance
Although I am not her usual type, she still gave me a chance
Gone my way. Gone my way
I am leaving and going my way
Gone my way. Gone my way
I am still leaving and going my way
Laying down with the girl of my dreams
Resting with the girl I have always wanted
Skin sticking to the leather seats
Our skin is sticking to the leather seats of my car
If it ends it'll be so tragic
If the relationship ends, it will be a heartbreaking event
It's getting cold, here, take my jacket
Since it is getting colder, I am offering my jacket to keep you warm
I'm going forward, I don't wait up
I am moving forward and not waiting for anyone or anything
Who would've though I'd run out of luck?
I never thought I would be so unlucky
Came around, but then a little too fast
Things were going well but then moved too quickly
Chill off the love in a motorcycle crash
We lost our passion for each other in a motorcycle accident
Gone my way
I am now definitely leaving and going my way
Gone my way
I am completely gone and going my way
Gone my way
I am gone and am no longer coming back
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DOMINIC CORSO, GRANT BRINNER, HENRY BRINNER, MARIO CUOMO, MATTHEW O'KEEFE
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Jerry
That opening guitar riff tho
Natalie Malins
favorite song on the album 👌🏽💜
Rolling Wolfe
Have they played this song live? I can't find a live video of them playing it
La-Lola
I'm so obsessed with their music. Saw them live not too long ago.
sealedforfreshness14
Kinda surprised these guys haven't blown up yet. I've seen them twice and both shows were killer
ya_boi Tayrox
Unfortunately given new circumstances, i dont think the orwells will ever blow up
babyblue
ya_boi Tayrox because they got hit with bullshit accusations from anonymous Twitter accounts that have zero credibility whatsoever. They’re actually making a comeback, and working on a new record.
Faviola Cruz
you guys got down at coachella! pretty fucking awesome!
Colette Marie
Went to there concerts.. AMAZING :)
Kevin Sandoval
love these guys . make sure to come to Bolivia at least once please