Story Behind The Song
Looking back at adolescence
| Song Length |
1:50 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
History, Past |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Back Then
Dragging heels around the streets, always looking glum
Playing too much pocket pool, thoughts that left you numb
Rites of passage came, not always easily overcome
Especially when fantasising about your best friend's mum
Facing every pubesbent challenge with a deep intent
Looking back you wonder where all these good times went
Endless summers with no agendas joyfully well spent
Knowing now much too late what subtle glances meant
Chorus
My whole adolescent life was a constant forage
For carnal pleasures and the ultimate knowledge
But in the end who would have ever guessed
There would be so many shades of success ?
Verse
The only priority was looking forward to next weekend
Where would this adolescent dream world ever end
Hangin' out and jokin' with likeminded friends
Whatever were my intentions, that really just depends
Chorus
My whole adolescent life was a constant forage
For carnal pleasures and the ultimate knowledge
But in the end who would have ever guessed
There would be so many shades of success ?
Verse
Grabbing a quick smoke at the back of school
Doing anything that might make you look quite cool
Pushing all the boundaries - that was the only rule
Experience it all, living life to the full
Chorus
My whole adolescent life was a constant forage
For carnal pleasures and the ultimate knowledge
But in the end who would have ever guessed
There would be so many shades of success ?
© Robin Grimmond 2012