[Intro]
Old photos in a box, dust dancing in the light
Flip the pages of my mind, and it all feels right
Before the rush, before the noise
We were just kids with broken toys
But the joy was real, the world stood still
Back then, time had a softer will
[Verse 1]
Woke up to the sound of birds, not a phone ringin' loud
Walked outside, no rush, just the breeze and the clouds
Gas was cheap, we’d cruise with no place to go
All our plans were made right there on the porch, real slow
Played ball in the street 'til the streetlights came on
Dinner with the fam, not a soul on their phone
Neighbors waved, we knew each other's names
Life was small, but the love filled up every frame
[Chorus]
Take me back to the way it used to be
When time moved slow and the smiles came free
No stress in the air, just the sun in the sky
We didn’t have much, but we got by
Back when it was simple, back when it was real
Back when the world had a softer feel
[Verse 2]
Saturday cartoons and cereal on our knees
Barefoot in the grass, swingin’ under the trees
Music on the radio, momma hummin’ along
Every little moment felt like a song
Had dreams without debt, hearts full of light
Didn’t need much just to sleep through the night
Jokes around the fire, laughter so loud
We were broke in the pockets but rich and proud
[Chorus]
Take me back to the way it used to be
When time moved slow and the smiles came free
No stress in the air, just the sun in the sky
We didn’t have much, but we got by
Back when it was simple, back when it was real
Back when the world had a softer feel
[Verse 3]
Now we chase more, but we’re missin’ the gold
Forgot how it felt just to not feel old
Bring back the talks without screenlight glow
When “I got you” was all we needed to know
We laughed without filters, danced in the rain
Even pain back then didn't feel the same
One road, one town, one love to show
Take me home to that time I used to know
[Chorus]
Take me back to the way it used to be
When time moved slow and the smiles came free
No stress in the air, just the sun in the sky
We didn’t have much, but we got by
Back when it was simple, back when it was real
Back when the world had a softer feel
[Outro]
So here’s to the nights we won’t forget
The memories that ain’t faded yet
Though the world spins fast and days fly past
I keep that peace from the past
Back when we lived in the moment's grace
And love was written on every face
carltheboss101
