1,2,3,4!
1,2,3,4!

Drop what you're doing and worry about what you're doing while stressing
out about what you've done

Embarrassment it reads your face
And things you love leave a bad taste
When waking up at 3

Yesterday was like a stone
Yesterday this felt like home
But not today

Mixed around and blended well
Purified so I can't tell
Which way is down
Way is down
Way is down

In my lifetime
Oooooh
No long years now
Oooooh

Turned on and on
Rip me apart
Let them right
Split at the heart
Of common sense

Life isn't how I pictured it
How one grew up and handled it
When I was a child

And now it's starting to make sense
No more long years now

You said this is your nightmare
And no more long years now

In my lifetime
Oooooh
No long years now
Oooooh

I'd give my lifetime
Oooooh
No long years now
Oooooh

Overall Meaning

The first lines of the song, "Drop what you're doing and worry about what you're doing while stressing out about what you've done," essentially sets the overall tone for the song. Matt & Kim seem to be trying to convey the message that life is short, and we often spend too much of it dwelling on the past instead of living in the present. The lyrics suggest that we spend so much time stressing about our past mistakes that we're unable to enjoy the present moment.

The second verse, "Mixed around and blended well, purified so I can't tell, which way is down," could be interpreted as how we tend to lose sight of what truly matters in life when we get wrapped up in our own worries and fears. It's like being stuck in a sea of uncertainty and feeling lost. The lyrics suggest that our sense of direction gets twisted and turned so much that we're unable to tell which way is up or down.

The chorus, "In my lifetime, no long years now," seems to be an affirmation that Matt & Kim aren't going to waste any more time dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. They're going to live in the present and make the best of the years they have left. The final lines, "You said this is your nightmare, and no more long years now," suggest that the song is inspired by someone's painful past experiences and their decision to start living life on their own terms.

Line by Line Meaning

1,2,3,4!
Let's get ready and focus on the present moment.

Drop what you're doing and worry about what you're doing while stressing out about what you've done
Feel overwhelmed by the constant need to juggle past, present, and future obligations without ever finding a satisfying balance.

Embarrassment it reads your face
Painful memories and insecurities just won't go away and keep showing up in social situations.

And things you love leave a bad taste when waking up at 3
Even the most enjoyable hobbies or relationships can feel meaningless or stressful at times when insomnia strikes and amplifies negative thoughts.

Yesterday was like a stone
The past was solid and unchanging, possibly oppressive, and not reflective of current desires.

Yesterday this felt like home
Once upon a time, one's life and surroundings were familiar, safe, and welcoming.

But not today
Something has changed and today feels unfamiliar, unpredictable, and uninviting.

Mixed around and blended well. Purified so I can't tell which way is down
Conflicting emotions and experiences have been stirred and refined to the point of confusion and disorientation, as there's no clear sense of up or down, right or wrong, good or bad.

In my lifetime Oooooh. No long years now Oooooh
The singer realizes their mortality and wants to make the most of their time, without wasting it on unnecessary struggles and suffering.

Turned on and on. Rip me apart. Let them right. Split at the heart of common sense
Overstimulation, emotional pain, and external criticism can destroy one's self-esteem, as well as one's confidence in objective reality and rationality.

Life isn't how I pictured it. How one grew up and handled it when I was a child
The gap between childhood dreams and adult realities can be disappointing, and one may struggle to adapt to the new norms and expectations.

And now it's starting to make sense. No more long years now. You said this is your nightmare
After a long period of confusion and frustration, the singer starts to see a glimpse of hope and clarity, and wants to break free from their past traumas and fears.

And no more long years now
The singer wants to overcome their struggles and live in the present, without feeling trapped or helpless anymore.

I'd give my lifetime Oooooh. No long years now Oooooh
The singer pledges to make the most of their existence, without dwelling on past or future regrets or anxieties.

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Comments from YouTube:

Noel Perez

4y↑7

I wish they would release this album on everything so I wouldn’t have to search it on youtube 😂😂 the classics

Toofwess

50w

I miss the old Matt and Kim. They started turning more and more into a house party sounding music from Lightning onward. It doesn't get better than their first few albums.