Baby Wonder's Gone

Drop Nineteens' song 'Baby Wonder's Gone' is a poignant exploration of lost dreams and the passage of time. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, as the narrator reflects on past experiences and relationships that have faded away. The opening lines, 'They kept to show the dreams that / Want you / You had feelings felt like guns,' suggest a powerful and perhaps painful emotional connection that once existed but has since dissipated. The imagery of 'feelings felt like guns' conveys the intensity and potential destructiveness of these emotions.

The song continues with a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the narrator acknowledges that 'Must've been something better / And I do.' This line implies a recognition that there may have been better opportunities or paths that were not taken, and a sense of regret for what could have been. The repeated refrain of 'Must've been something better, it's true / Nothing left but the idea of a friend' underscores the theme of loss and the lingering presence of memories that can never be fully recaptured.

The mention of meeting 'at 9 AM' and telling of a 'birthday / Boy of wonder' adds a personal and intimate touch to the song, suggesting specific moments and individuals that hold significance for the narrator. The phrase 'You know whose dreams / Come out time to' hints at the idea that dreams and aspirations are tied to specific times and places, and once those moments pass, they can never be fully realized again. Overall, 'Baby Wonder's Gone' is a reflective and melancholic meditation on the passage of time, lost opportunities, and the enduring impact of memories and dreams that have slipped away.