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I'm back, back in town
And everything has changed
I feel, feel let down
The faces stay the same
I see, see shadows
Of who we used to be
When I drive, drive so slow
Through this memory
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
I heard, heard myself
Say things I take back
If I could, could retell
And make these stories last
I see, see shadows
Of who we'll always be
When I drive, drive these roads
That made our memories
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go from the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
Everything has changed (everything has changed)
The faces stay the same (faces stay the same)
Everything has changed (everything has changed)
The faces stay the same
And we were only kids
And our time couldn't end
And how tall did we stand
With the world in my hands
And we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
And everything has changed
I feel, feel let down
The faces stay the same
I see, see shadows
Of who we used to be
When I drive, drive so slow
Through this memory
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
I heard, heard myself
Say things I take back
If I could, could retell
And make these stories last
I see, see shadows
Of who we'll always be
When I drive, drive these roads
That made our memories
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go from the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
Everything has changed (everything has changed)
The faces stay the same (faces stay the same)
Everything has changed (everything has changed)
The faces stay the same
And we were only kids
And our time couldn't end
And how tall did we stand
With the world in my hands
And we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
The shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
Lyrics submitted by Avalanche1
Shadows and Regrets Lyrics as written by Peter Michael Mosely Longineu Warren Iii Parsons
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I'm quite confused as to the meaning when i listen to it. I think it's this:
In the beginning, Ryan has a moment alone in his hometown (Jacksonville, I believe), and is thinking about his friend who died, the one who "View From Heaven" is about. He sort of "talks" to him updating him about what's new in Jacksonville "I'm back, back in town, and everything ahs changed. I feel, feel let down. The faces stay the same.", then begins to remember the times he shared with him (the chorus). All in all, he is getting at the idea that his friend may have been either dissapointed or ashamed of what Jacksonville has become, had he been around to see it.
The rest of the song are compilations of memories of his friend, and regrets he has of things he may have said/done that he never fized or took back before his friend passed away. The ensuing choruses are childhood memories and talks they had about thier future.
Basically, it's about remembering those who made impacts on your life who have passed away and yearning for a life shared with them again.