As It Was
A high-energy rock anthem in a major key with a fast tempo. Drums drive the track with steady beats, cymbal crashes, and dynamic snare fills. Bass anchors the groove while distorted electric guitars deliver rhythmic chords and melodic riffs. Strong, urgent male vocals lead, peaking in a big chorus with expansive melodies, prominent guitar lines, reverb for depth, and a call-and-response section with backing vocals. The mix remains clear and balanced, highlighting each instrument for an uplifting, energetic feel.
As It Was
A high-energy rock anthem in a major key with a fast tempo. Drums drive the track with steady beats, cymbal crashes, and dynamic snare fills. Bass anchors the groove while distorted electric guitars deliver rhythmic chords and melodic riffs. Strong, urgent male vocals lead, peaking in a big chorus with expansive melodies, prominent guitar lines, reverb for depth, and a call-and-response section with backing vocals. The mix remains clear and balanced, highlighting each instrument for an uplifting, energetic feel.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Holding me back
Gravity's holding me back
Want you to hold out the palm of your hand
Why don't we leave it at that
Verse 2
Nothing to say
Everything gets in the way
Seems you cannot be replaced
And I'm the one who will stay (oh)
Chorus
In this world
It's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
In this world
It's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was
As it was
You know it's not the same
Verse 3
Answer the phone
Have you no good alone
Why are you sitting at home on the floor
What kind of pills are you on
Verse 4
Ring in the bell
Nobody's coming to help
Your daddy sits by himself
He just wants to know that you're well (oh)
Chorus
In this world
It's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
In this world
It's just us
You know it's not the same as it was
As it was
As it was
You know it's not the same
Bridge
Go on, get ahead, light-speed internet
I don't wanna talk about the way that it was
Leave America, two kids follow her
I don't wanna talk about who's doing it first
Outro
So this is it, it's the end of 2023
What a year it's been
Countdown to midnight has begun
We'll be carrying on the gig after the fireworks here on BBC One
Don't go anywhere
Grab a glass
Raise a toast to 2024
It's New Year everybody, let's go!