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21 Lyrics by Mitch James

Mitch James

2018

[Verse 1]
I thought about the place tonight
Where we both used to drink
And I remember when a neighbour broke your window
And when it used to rain
The water wore away the paint and left a puddle on the floor under your table
How ya been since the last time that I saw you?
'Cause I think about it often
And I miss you if I'm honest

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I think I'm doing fine, but I don't know
'Cause the nights can get so cold
And I'm always thinking back to when we were

[Chorus]
Stealing bottles that we'd drink out in the street
Pulling smoke into our lungs
Who would have thought I'd be so lost at 23?
Oh lord, take me back to 21

[Verse 2]
I know it's not that long, but it seems longer on my own
And I am missing home, more than you could know
And yeah, I bet that nothing's changed
The place will always stay the same
I wish that I could say the same 'bout me though
Do you remember us the same way that I do?
Do you think about it often?
'Cause it's all I seem to do

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I think I'm doing fine, but I don't know
'Cause the nights can get so cold
And I'm always thinking back to when we were

[Chorus]
Stealing bottles that we'd drink out in the street
Pulling smoke into our lungs
Who would have thought I'd be so lost at 23?
Oh lord, take me back to 21
Oh lord, take me back to 21

[Chorus]
Stealing bottles that we'd drink out in the street
Pulling smoke into our lungs
Who would have thought I'd be so lost at 23?
Oh lord, take me back to 21
Oh lord, take me back to 21
Oh lord, take me back to 21
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Mitch James

Mitch James

About “21” by Mitch James

Read the complete lyrics to "21" by Mitch James from the album "Mitch James" in 2018. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop, New Zealand (Aotearoa).

"21" is performed by Mitch James. from the album "Mitch James" in 2018 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "21", explore more songs by Mitch James using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"21" is credited to Mitch James. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"21" appears on "Mitch James" in 2018.

Visit the Mitch James artist page at /artist/mitch-james for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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