The song Flashbacks by Zach Hood is about a son reflecting on the relationship he had with his parents and how it has changed over time. He remembers how his parents got married and planned to start a family together, but things changed when they separated. The son feels nostalgic about the past when his father used to be his hero and would tell him stories about his youth. However, as time went on, the father became distant and put up a guard. The son reflects on how his parents' relationship affected him and how he's learned from their mistakes. The chorus of the song repeats the idea of getting flashbacks of hearing his parents fight behind closed doors. This memory serves as a painful reminder of the past, but the son states that he doesn't miss his father anymore and has been doing fine without him in his life. The ending of the song suggests that the son has learned from his parents' mistakes and will not repeat them in his own relationships. He hopes to avoid getting caught in the undertow of toxic relationships and wants to take the lessons he has learned from his past experiences to move forward in a positive way. Overall, the song Flashbacks is a reflection on the impacts of divorce on a family and the importance of learning from one's past experiences to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
