Just Kids
Troy Cartwright Lyrics
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Springsteen on stereo
Holding hands on the hood of my truck
Yeah we thought we were all grown up
Midnight in a parking lot
Hearts tied up in a knot
Wonder what you're up to now
Did you ever make it out?
You don't know it's gone 'til it goes
And you hear a song that you used to know
Way back then way back when
We were just seventeen in a GMC
Burning up some Texas street
Just young and wild when you were
Sliding close on my bench seat
We drove like we stole it
Days that were golden
And nights wе won't ever outlive
Wе were just kids
Half of my meories are you holding on to me
Somewhere where the stars still shine
Hell yeah I go back sometime
You don't know it's gone 'til it goes
And you hear a song that you used to know
Way back then way back when
We were just seventeen in a GMC
Burning up some Texas street
Just young and wild when you were
Sliding close on my bench seat
We drove like we stole it
Days that were golden
And nights we won't ever outlive
We were just kids
'Bout to catch fire spending our time
We were just, we were just, we were just kids
Going nowhere
Yeah I wish I could go back there
We were just, we were just, we were just
Seventeen in a GMC burning
Up some Texas street
Just young and wild when you were
Sliding close on my bench seat
We drove like we stole it
Days that were golden
And nights we won't ever outlive
We were just kids we were just kids
We were just kids we were just kids
The song "Just Kids" by Troy Cartwright tells the story of a past love that holds a special place in the singer's heart. He reminisces about the moments they shared when they were young and free, driving around Texas in a GMC, feeling invincible. The singer acknowledges that time has passed and that they are no longer together, but that doesn't diminish the importance of the memories they created together. The lyrics suggest that the singer is transported back to those moments when he hears a song that reminds him of the past, and he can't help but wonder if his former love ever thinks about those moments too.
The first verse of the song sets the scene for the listener, taking them back to a time where they were young and carefree. The reference to Springsteen on the stereo sets the tone for the song, reminding us of youthful rebellion and nostalgia. The second verse captures the essence of the relationship between the two people, describing moments of pure joy and freedom. The chorus reinforces the theme of nostalgia and longing, reminding us that we often don't recognize the significance of a moment until it's gone.
The second half of the song continues the theme of reminiscing about the past, with the singer acknowledging that he still holds onto the memories and feels a deep connection to them. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer would love to go back to those moments, to relive them and experience that same feeling of youthfulness and freedom once again.
Overall, "Just Kids" is a poignant song that speaks to the universal experience of longing for our past and recognizing the significance of moments that we might have taken for granted at the time.
Line by Line Meaning
It wasn't that long ago
A recollection of a past time that still feels near
Springsteen on stereo
The background music that accompanied the memories
Holding hands on the hood of my truck
A moment of young love and carefree abandon
Yeah we thought we were all grown up
A wistful reflection on the naive belief in adulthood
Midnight in a parking lot
The setting of a memory that has nostalgia attached to it
Hearts tied up in a knot
The intensity of the emotions felt by young love
Wonder what you're up to now
A curiosity about the past love's present
Did you ever make it out?
A question about whether the past love fulfilled their dreams
You don't know it's gone 'til it goes
A realization that a nostalgic feeling disappears when it's no longer present
And you hear a song that you used to know
A trigger for nostalgic feelings that transport back to a certain time
Way back then way back when
A reference to the past and the memories that accompany it
We were just seventeen in a GMC
A specific age and car that creates a vivid memory
Burning up some Texas street
Driving recklessly with just enough danger to make a memory
Just young and wild when you were
Young and carefree, taking risks with someone special
Sliding close on my bench seat
Physical closeness and intimacy with a past love
We drove like we stole it
Uninhibited and reckless driving that induced a thrill
Days that were golden
Memories associated with good times and nostalgia
And nights we won't ever outlive
Memories that will live forever and never lose their power
We were just kids
A recognition that the memories were made when they were still young and inexperienced
Half of my meories are you holding on to me
Specific memories associated with the past love
Somewhere where the stars still shine
A memory attached to a starry night sky
Hell yeah I go back sometime
A recognition of the pull of nostalgia and the desire to revisit the memories
'Bout to catch fire spending our time
Living life with intensity and excitement, with no concern for the future
Going nowhere
Prioritizing living in the present and focusing on enjoying the moment
Yeah I wish I could go back there
A desire to relive the memories of the past
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA KERR, TROY DIXON, NOLAN WINFIELD SIPE
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