Madonna
This used to be my playground
The song is a slow ballad about a woman who can't and let go of her past, with the implication that her present circumstances aren't so good
As many have mentioned, it is more about innocence and a comfort of being a child when you can run to somewhere or someone who can make it all okay
This used to be my childhood dreamThis used to be the place I ran toWhenever I was in need of a friendWhy did it have to end?And why do they always say?
Don't look backKeep your head held highDon't ask them why because life is shortAnd before you know you're feeling oldAnd your heart is breakingDon't hold on to the pastWell that's too much to ask
This used to be my playground (ah used to be)This used to be my childhood dreamThis used to be the place I ran toWhenever I was in need of a friendWhy did it have to end?And why do they always say?, no regrets
But I wish that you were here with meWell then there's hope yetI can see your face in our secret placeYou're not just a memorySay goodbye to yesterdayThose are words I'll never say (I'll never say)
This used to be my playground (used to be)This used to be our pride and joyThis used to be the place we ran toThat no one in the world could dare destroy
This used to be our playground (used to be)This used to be our childhood dreamThis used to be the place we ran toI wish you were standing here with me
This used to be our playground (used to be)This used to be our childhood dreamThis used to be the place we ran toThe best things in life are always free
Wishing you were here with me
