The Ataris - | So Long, Astoria (lyrics)

Life is only as good as the memories we makeAnd I'm taking back what belongs to mePolaroids of classrooms unattendedThese relics of remembranceAre just like shipwrecksOnly they're gone faster than the smell after it rains

By the time The Ataris released their fourth studio album in 2003, pop-punk was heavily saturated with bands singing about high school drama and bad breakups. Frontman Kris Roe pivoted entirely, crafting an anthem centered on the bittersweet ache of growing up and the power of memory. The result is one of the most earnest and emotionally resonant title tracks of its era. ⭐ Key Strengths the ataris - so long, astoria (LYRICS)

Life is only as good as the memories we makeAnd I'm taking back what belongs to mePolaroids of classrooms unattendedThese relics of remembranceAre just like shipwrecksOnly they're gone faster than the smell after it rains Life is only as good as the memories

The Ataris' "So Long, Astoria" is , trading standard teenage angst for a cinematic, reflective look at growing up. 📖 The Lyrics The lyrics to the title track are available on Genius . ⭐ Key Strengths Life is only as good

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Kristopher Lee RoeSo Long, Astoria lyrics © End Is Forever Music, Generation-music Inc ✍️ Review: "So Long, Astoria" 📌 The Verdict