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Back then, I was young

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Back then, I was young

But the things I love haven’t changed

Though I feel like I’ve become a little more afraid

Back then, there was nothing to be scared of

If I had a flag to represent myself, what would it say?

I’ve been searching for that all along

I just want a place where I can smile

Before I knew it, I was putting myself aside

Working hard for someone else

Before I knew it, I’d learned to lie smoothly

And got scared of being honest

I’m just tired of myself

Back then, I was young

But I was more honest than I am now

My brain sparked with excitement

That’s all it took

I loved it

That’s all it was

I don’t care about beating anyone

Or being number one

None of that really matters

As long as I can win against myself

As long as everyone feels happy

That’s all that matters

Back then, I was young

But the things I love haven’t changed

あの頃は若かったけど

好きなものは今も変わらない

でもちょっとだけ臆病になった気がする

あの頃は、何もこわいものなんてなかった

自分を表す旗があったら、何て書く?

ずっとそれを探してる

ただ、笑顔でいれる場所がほしいだけ

気づいたら、自分はそっちのけで

誰かのためにがんばってた

気づいたら、うまく嘘つけるようになって

素直に伝えるのが、こわくなってた

もう、自分に疲れた

あの頃は若かったけど

今よりもっと素直だった

脳みそがわくわくするから

ただそれだけ

大好きだから

ただそれだけ

誰かに負けたくないとか

1番になりたいとか

そんなの本当はどうでもいい

自分に勝てればいい

みんながhappyって思ってくれれば

何だっていい

あの頃は若かったけど

好きなことは今も変わらない

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    Back then, I was young

    THE DOWNHILL BLAKE

Back then, I was young.
But the things I love haven't changed.
I've just become a little more afraid.

"Back then, I was young" is the latest single from THE DOWNHILL BLAKE - a reflective punk ballad that captures a quiet dialogue with one's younger self.
"It's not about beating others. I just want to win against who I was yesterday."
Honest, vulnerable, and raw - this song is for those who keep moving forward, even when it hurts.

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