englishPop, Indie Pop
2002 Lyrics
by Anne-Marie
Lyricist: Anne-Marie, Stephen Christian, James Hamilton
40 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
2002 Lyrics
I will always remember
The day you kissed my lips
Light as a feather
And it went just like this
No, it's never been better
Than the summer of 2002
We were only eleven
But acting like grownups
Like we are in the present
Drinking from plastic cups
Singing love is forever and ever
Well, I guess that was true
Dancing on the hood in the middle of the woods
On an old Mustang, where we sang
Songs with all our childhood friends
And it went like this, yeah
Oops I got 99 problems singing bye, bye, bye
Hold up, if you wanna go and take a ride with me
Better hit me, baby, one more time
Paint a picture for you and me
Of the days when we were young
Singing at the top of both our lungs
Now we're under the covers
Fast forward to eighteen
We are more than lovers
Yeah, we are all we need
When we're holding each other
I'm taken back to 2002
Yeah
Dancing on the hood in the middle of the woods
On an old Mustang, where we sang
Songs with all our childhood friends
And it went like this, yeah
Oops I got 99 problems singing bye, bye, bye
Hold up, if you wanna go and take a ride with me
Better hit me, baby, one more time
Paint a picture for you and me
Of the days when we were young
Singing at the top of both our lungs
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
Dancing on the hood in the middle of the woods
On an old Mustang, where we sang
Songs with all our childhood friends
Oh, now
Oops I got 99 problems singing bye, bye, bye
Hold up, if you wanna go and take a ride with me
Better hit me, baby, one more time
Paint a picture for you and me
Of the days when we were young
Singing at the top of both our lungs
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
On the day we fell in love (oooh oooh)
On the day we fell in love, love, love
Meaning of 2002
“2002” by Anne-Marie is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on the enduring power of first love, framed through a lens of looking back with adult perspective. The song’s core theme revolves around revisiting a cherished memory – a summer in 2002 where the narrator and her friends were young, carefree, and deeply immersed in the intoxicating rush of nascent romance. Initially depicted as innocent exuberance—"acting like grownups," “drinking from plastic cups,” and earnestly believing "love is forever"—the recollection quickly evolves into a poignant understanding of its timeless quality. The vivid imagery of dancing on an old Mustang in the woods, singing with childhood companions, instantly transports the listener to that pivotal moment, highlighting the primal joy and uncomplicated connection of youth.
However, the song isn’t simply a sentimental trip down memory lane; it subtly acknowledges the passage of time and the complexities that inevitably accompany deeper relationships. The shift from youthful idealism ("Singing at the top of both our lungs") to a more grounded intimacy (“We are more than lovers”) suggests an appreciation for the genuine connection forged then, now solidified through shared experience. Anne-Marie masterfully weaves in iconic pop references – “Better hit me, baby, one more time” and “Oops I got 99 problems” – not as distractions but as sonic echoes of a past that continues to resonate within her present self. Ultimately, "2002" is a declaration that some loves—represented by the repeated refrain, “On the day we fell in love”—are so deeply ingrained they transcend age and circumstance, forever shaping who we become.
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