Holden's song "Nostalgia" is about a person who is struggling with the past and the present. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a time when things were simpler and happier, as well as a feeling of loss for something that can never be regained. The song begins with the writer asking someone to write down where they are going and put it in their wallet, while also taking a photograph and capturing all of the hidden emotions and thoughts that they have been keeping to themselves. They want to take back the time when everything was better, and they could sit and laugh in front of the television together. However, as the song progresses, the writer realizes that they cannot dwell in the past forever. They have to learn to let go and move on, even if it's painful. The writer acknowledges that they are only words and they may not be able to get what they want, which is a feeling of happiness and contentment. Throughout the song, the writer is trying to grapple with the passage of time and how to deal with it when it pulls them in different directions. The chorus emphasizes their need for something to help them navigate through their feelings, whether it's putting an end to the pain that time brings or finding a new direction to take. Ultimately, the song is about the struggle to reconcile a sense of nostalgia for the past with the reality of the present. It's about coming to terms with the fact that things may not always be perfect, but that's okay. It's about accepting the past, while also acknowledging that the future is still full of possibilities.
