I’m Still Your Boy Lyrics – Luke Hemmings

The lyrics of "I'm Still Your Boy" by Luke Hemmings explores themes of longing, regret, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. It delves into the emotional turmoil of wanting to go back to a simpler time while grappling with the reality of the present. The protagonist reflects on memories of better days, feeling trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and heartache. Despite the pain and mistakes made, there remains a yearning to reclaim what was lost and to still be recognized as someone special to the other person.

[Verse 1]
In the opening verse, Luke Hemmings sets the scene of being parked in a driveway, unable to bring himself to enter. The imagery of the faded green fence sinking in suggests a sense of decay and deterioration, mirroring the protagonist's feelings of sadness and resignation. He wishes he could go back to a time when things were simpler, perhaps hinting at regret for not appreciating what he had. The mention of wanting to move to Orlando and be a friend implies a desire for a fresh start or escape from the current situation. The line "I tore you apart to put me back again" suggests a destructive pattern in the relationship where the protagonist may have hurt the other person in an attempt to find himself. The reference to Chicago and missing certain things hints at longing for familiar places and experiences associated with the past.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus captures the protagonist's inner turmoil and frustration. He acknowledges that things were okay before he let his anger or emptiness consume him, leading to destructive behavior. The imagery of making a hole in the wall and making a mess of the room in the other person's heart reflects the damage caused by his actions....Read More