15 Best Rock Songs About Growing Up
3. Memories - Weezer
Rather than simply reminiscing about one's past, this song about wishing to return to a more carefree time in your life.
Memories by Weezer is the story of the band themselves more than anything else, but the overall message can still be applied to most people who long for the days when they could just have fun and not worry. The track talks about the band's early days, riding around on tour while not giving much thought to any of it, and partying the night away.
Cut to the present, and they are now older and more burdened by the obligations and responsibilities of being an adult. Still though, they look for any opportunity to have a good time, as a means to escape and relive the wild days of old.
Not only that, but it's a catchy song that's just a lot of fun to listen to. The instrumental feels as though energy was prioritized when it was written. This fits the tone perfectly, from the lively guitar riffs to the zestful vocals. Plus, here's something incredibly heartwarming about hearing all the members of the band sing the chorus in unison, still together and having fun after all this time.