18 Forever
Walker McGuire Lyrics

One, two, one, two, three
Counting off in preparation for a nostalgic memory

Four squeezed in on a bench seat
Crowded in tight due to lack of space or money

Five holding on in bed
Making the most of limited resources, such as sharing a bed

Slip Joe's older brother a 20, that was plenty
Exchanging money to obtain something desired, such as alcohol

For a case of beer and a pack of reds
Using the money to buy beer and cigarettes

And we were sick
Experiencing the consequences of excessive drinking

We wore our jerseys on Fridays
Showing pride in their school or team, and participating in traditions

Felt like kings of the world
Experiencing a sense of power and invincibility at a young age

Class ring hanging on a silver chain
Wearing a symbol of achievement and accomplishment

From the neck of your girl
Having a romantic partner and sharing this pride with them

Hey, back when young and dumb was beautiful
Reflecting on a time when ignorance was bliss and societal pressures were not as great

We knew that we knew it all, no one to prove us wrong
Feeling confident and self-assured, not yet exposed to the trials of adulthood

Those were the days, couldn't wait to lose our innocence
Anticipating growth and new experiences, both good and bad

Bragging 'bout it to our friends, Monday after prom
Sharing stories and experiences with peers, and relishing in the memories

Thought we'd always be together, didn't know any better
Believing that friendships and relationships would last forever, without understanding the reality of how life changes

Back when we thought we'd be 18 forever
A longing for the carefree and fun-filled time of youth, where adulthood seemed far away

Back when freedom was a set of car keys
Experiencing the thrill and independence of driving, and having access to transportation

And we were half a time from anywhere
Feeling empowered to explore and travel, without yet understanding the limitations of distance and time

Yeah, I'm still wearing that memory on me
Holding onto the memories and emotions of youth, despite the passage of time

We got tattoos on a dare, 'cause we didn't care
Taking risks and being daring, without concern for the consequences

Well it's crazy how those fast times
Reflecting on how quickly youth passed by, and how time seemed to move faster in those moments

Ones you thought would always last times
Feeling as if youth and its accompanying experiences would never come to an end

Kinda wish you had 'em back times
Longing for the freedom and joy of youth, and wishing for those memories to return

18 forever
A nostalgic longing for a time of youth and freedom, where responsibility had not yet set in

18 forever, yeah
Further emphasizing the desire to return to youth and its accompanying memories