Finally I see your plan and
Now I've come to understand
You shoulda have told me I'd be 32
And that was all so long ago,
Maybe about a week or so
If 34 you're holding only knew

Fall back start over,
Let all the negativity subside
Bad night hung over
And everything you said
Hanging on me
Hanging on me
I can't replace the thought of you,
Sitting there just like you do and
Now you're sitting close
With someone else,
I figured out some time ago
Regardless of the things I know,
I'm over it as far as I can tell

Fall back start over,
Let all the negativity subside
Bad night hang over
And everything you said hanging on me
Had your chance,
Your time has passed
This time I'm not so blinded

Overall Meaning

The song Brandy Wine by Belvedere explores the theme of understanding and acceptance after a period of confusion and uncertainty. The first few lines of the song touch on the singer's realization of someone's plan that was previously unknown to them. They appear to have placed trust in this person but feel betrayed as the truth had been held back from them. They also come to terms with their current age and how much time has passed since the events occurred. The singer expresses their frustration with the situation and wishes to start over and let go of the negativity surrounding it.

The chorus speaks to the overwhelming emotions felt by the singer after a night of bad decisions and everything that was said by the other person still affecting them. They dwell on the memory of sitting with the other person and feeling replaced now that they are sitting close with someone else. However, despite their frustrations, the singer recognizes that they have moved on from the situation and are no longer blinded by the other person's actions.

Brandy Wine is a complex and relatable song that explores themes of trust and understanding after a period of confusion and betrayal. It is a reminder that sometimes, even though things may be confusing and uncertain, we can still come out of it with a greater understanding of ourselves and those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Finally I see your plan and
I have finally realized your intentions

Now I've come to understand
I now comprehend the whole situation

You shoulda have told me I'd be 32
I wish you had informed me that this would happen when I was 32

And that was all so long ago,
It feels like a lifetime ago now

Maybe about a week or so
It was probably only a short time, but it left a lasting impact

If 34 you're holding only knew
If only the person you were with at 34 knew the truth

Fall back start over,
Take a step back, start afresh

Let all the negativity subside
Get rid of all the negativity and move on

Bad night hung over
The memory of a bad night still lingers

And everything you said
All your words and actions

Hanging on me
Are still bothering me