C. P. K
Unwritten Law Lyrics
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All our troubles seemed so far away, yeah
That was when I lived from day to day
Do you remember the times
When all on our minds
Was having fun
And catching a buzz
That was life for you and for me
[Chorus: ]
Whoah, oh, oh I want it back
Whoah oh oh I want it back, now
I've got my life to live
Looking back now at all of my friends
And asking myself why these times had to end
Well, I'm older now than I was then
And it makes no sense to try and deny it
There's no use to try and defy it
That's the way life goes for you and for me
[Chorus: ]
Hey
Whoah, oh, oh I want it back
Whoah, oh, oh I want it back, now
I've got my life to live
Right now, right now, right now
The lyrics of Unwritten Law's song C. P. K are a reflection on the nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of youth. The first verse reminisces about the past when problems were minimal, and the only preoccupation was having a good time. The lyrics paint a picture of a time of innocence and simplicity when life was all about having fun and feeling the thrill of getting high. The chorus expresses yearning for those days, and a desire to have them back. The second verse acknowledges the harsh reality of growing older and accepting that it is futile to resist the natural order of life. The lyrics emphasize that the memories and the experiences of the past will always hold a special place in the singer's heart, and he will continue to carry them with him as he moves forward in life. The song's title, C. P. K, refers to the California Pizza Kitchen, and is a nod to the band's humble beginnings when they would play at the restaurant for meals.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the way when we used to play
I cherish the memories of the carefree times when we played together
All our troubles seemed so far away, yeah
In those moments, we didn't have a care in the world
That was when I lived from day to day
Those moments were so good, they made up the core of my existence
Do you remember the times
Do you also look back and recollect those moments with fondness?
When all on our minds
When we thought about nothing else
Was having fun
All we cared about was having a good time
And catching a buzz
Getting high on life was all we really wanted
That was life for you and for me
That was how we lived life, having nothing but a lot of fun
Whoah, oh, oh I want it back
I want to relive those moments and feel the same joy and contentment once again
Whoah oh oh I want it back, now
I wish I could turn back time and experience those moments again immediately
I've got my life to live
Although I want to relive those memories, I also understand that I have to focus on living my life at present
Looking back now at all of my friends
In retrospect, I think about all the people I've been close to
And asking myself why these times had to end
I can't help but wonder why we had to grow up and move on from those beautiful times
Well, I'm older now than I was then
I realize that I've come a long way and that we've all grown and matured.
And it makes no sense to try and deny it
There is no point in trying to pretend that we are kids again, since we have all been through a lot and have entered a new stage of life
There's no use to try and defy it
It is futile to resist this change, since it's a natural part of life that everybody has to go through
Hey
An exclamatory statement
Right now, right now, right now
An expression of urgency
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN P. BELL, ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN
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