"Used to Be Old School" by Justin Courtney Pierre is a song about nostalgia and longing for the past. The lyrics reflect on a time when the narrator and someone else were once cool and carefree, but now they have drifted apart and lost touch with their former selves. The song begins by mentioning how things have changed and how they don't know how to recapture the essence of their old selves. The scenes from their past have lost their significance and now seem meaningless. The lyrics also touch upon the changing dynamics in their relationship. The weather is used metaphorically to represent the shifting emotions and distance between them. They used to be drawn to each other, but now they are merely passing time without the same level of connection. The chorus laments the passage of time and how it affects them. Time doesn't age well, and the joyful hopefulness of the past has turned into heartbreak and a sense of permanent darkness. They reflect on how they used to be cool, but now they feel lost and uncertain. The second verse further emphasizes the changing weather between them, highlighting the little things that create distance and discomfort. They used to fight for each other, but now they are just going through the motions. The repeated chorus emphasizes the theme of time and its impact on their relationship. The idea of having time on their hands and the opportunity to be anyone or demand anything is juxtaposed with the reality of feeling stuck and unable to recapture what they once had. In the bridge, there is a shift in tone as the narrator expresses excitement for a grand farewell and the willingness to face whatever challenges come their way. They want to unravel the lies and believe they can handle it now. The lyrics mention being beat up and bruised from a lifetime of spilling the truth, but they are grateful for being alive and confident in their ability to endure. The song concludes with the determination to stick it out and hold on for a while longer, indicating a glimmer of hope and a desire to rediscover their old selves or find something new.
