Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “A Thing of the Past” by Shoes
This song is an introspective look at a difficult loss or a change of life that has left the narrator feeling helpless, alone, and at a loss for what to do. The narrator remembers moments of past joy with the person or thing that is gone, and looks back even as they work to move ahead. The chorus reflects this emotion, repeating “it’s a thing of the past, a thing of the past” as a reminder that it’s something they can never get back.
Lyrically, the song is a reminder to stay present and acknowledge the changing tides in life. Even in difficult times, the narrator expresses their hope for a future of finding peace and contentment for themselves; “I hear some horror tales, I walk by and chuckle / I know I’ll one day find my true home.” There is light at the end of the tunnel, and although it’s hard to believe now, the future holds something better.