Background:
- Furious 7 Tribute: “See You Again” was commissioned as the lead single for the 2015 action film Furious 7. It’s a tribute to Paul Walker, star of the Fast and Furious franchise, who tragically passed away in a car accident during filming.
- Collaboration: The song features rapper Wiz Khalifa alongside singer Charlie Puth. Puth’s vocals lend a soft, emotional core to the song.
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Wiz Khalifa: See You Again Lyrics
It’s been a long day without you, my friend
And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again
We’ve come a long way from where we began
Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
Damn, who knew?
All the planes we flew, good things we been through
That I’d be standing right here talking to you
‘Bout another path, I know we loved to hit the road and laugh
But something told me that it wouldn’t last
Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture
Those were the days, hard work forever pays
Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better place)
Uh
How can we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?
Everything I went through, you were standing there by my side
And now you gon’ be with me for the last ride
It’s been a long day without you, my friend
And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again (I’ll see you again)
We’ve come a long way (yeah, we came a long way)
From where we began (you know we started)
Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again (I’ll tell you)
When I see you again
First, you both go out your way and the vibe is feeling strong
And what’s small turned to a friendship, a friendship turned to a bond
And that bond will never be broken, the love will never get lost
(The love will never get lost)
And when brotherhood come first, then the line will never be crossed
Established it on our own when that line had to be drawn
And that line is what we reached, so remember me when I’m gone
(Remember me when I’m gone)
How can we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?
Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
And now you gon’ be with me for the last ride
So let the light guide your way, yeah
Hold every memory as you go
And every road you take
Will always lead you home, home
It’s been a long day without you, my friend
And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again
We’ve come a long way from where we began
Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again (yeah, uh)
See you again (yeah, yeah, yeah)
When I see you again
Themes:
- Loss and Remembrance: The primary theme is the pain of losing a loved one. The lyrics focus on shared memories and the longing to reconnect with someone who is gone.
- Friendship and Brotherhood: “See You Again” has a strong undercurrent of friendship. This is particularly relevant within the _Fast and Furious _movies, where the characters see themselves as a family.
- Hope and Moving On: Even though the song is about grief, it ends on a hopeful note. It suggests the possibility of reuniting in some way in the future, and carries the idea that while the person is gone, their memory and impact live on.
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Impact:
- Commercial Success: “See You Again” became a global sensation. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 non-consecutive weeks and broke streaming records.
- Emotional Resonance: The song’s themes resonated with many people who experienced loss, not just related to Paul Walker. It became an anthem of remembrance and tribute.
- Awards: “See You Again” won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe nomination and several Critics’ Choice Awards.
