Pika Parade

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Back then, back then Summer on the corner again Cardboard court, scraped-up knees You was my spark in the shade of trees Pocket full of coins and a lollipop grin You blink once, and the whole block came in Tail like a match in the dusk so bright Pika-pika, you lit my night [Pre-Chorus] I remember that run We were kids in the heat One little shout And the whole world leapt [Chorus] Pika-pika, sing it back Pika-pika, on the track Old school joy, new-school flash Pika-pika, make it last Pika-pika, clap that sound Pika-pika, spin around Gold in the air, heart in the street Pika-pika, move your feet [Verse 2] Lunchbox lid and a bent-up chain Sticker on my bike, little thunder name Mom said “come in” when the porch light glowed We stayed out long where the cold wind slowed You were the laugh in the busted up van We jammed all day with a shoebox band Trumpet cry from the backseat loud You said “watch this” and you made me proud [Pre-Chorus] Now it hits like a wave When I hear that spark Same little echo In a grown-up heart [Chorus] Pika-pika, sing it back Pika-pika, on the track Old school joy, new-school flash Pika-pika, make it last Pika-pika, clap that sound Pika-pika, spin around Gold in the air, heart in the street Pika-pika, move your feet [Bridge] If time gets rough And the days feel long One bright name And we’re young again strong Little shock, big smile That’s the whole truth You say “pika” I say “me too” [Chorus] Pika-pika, sing it back Pika-pika, on the track Old school joy, new-school flash Pika-pika, make it last Pika-pika, clap that sound Pika-pika, spin around Gold in the air, heart in the street Pika-pika, move your feet