

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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- Bass Guitar
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- Drums
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- Vocals
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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.