100 Years
Dr. Dog Lyrics
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About 100 years from now
Gonna cry myself to sleep at night
Somebody shows me how
Uh huh
When the sun shines down whats left of me
About 100 years from now
Gonna cut my water with a rebel yell
And claw my way back to town
100 years
100 years
They'll break me
But I'll break them too
Oh and this years for the brakemen
And this one is for you
When sky cracks open and the thunder comes
About 100 years from now
Gonna bury this old yoke and chain
In the cold wet ground
And when I get off at Tennebrook, [unknown] farm
About 100 years from now
I'm gonna marry you out of common sense
And get out from behind this plow
100 years
100 years
They'll break me
But I'll break them too
Oh and this years for the brakemen
And this one is for you
100 years
100 years
They'll break me
But I'll break them too
Oh and this years for the brakemen
And this one is for you
The song "100 Years" by Dr. Dog is a nostalgic and contemplative reflection on life and the future. The first verse expresses regret for past actions and a fear of the future, implying a sense of uncertainty about what is to come. The line "gonna cry myself to sleep at night, somebody shows me how" suggests a longing for guidance or comfort in the face of this uncertainty. The second verse invokes rebellion and perseverance, with the singer vowing to break their oppressors and reclaim their place in society. The final verse brings the focus back to personal relationships, with the singer dreaming of a better life with a loved one.
The repetition of the phrase "100 years" throughout the song emphasizes the vast span of time and the legacy that one's actions can leave behind. The reference to "the brakemen" in the chorus is a nod to the hardworking men who maintained the brakes on trains, a dangerous and often thankless job in the early days of rail travel.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look back on what I done
Reflecting on my past actions
About 100 years from now
In the distant future
Gonna cry myself to sleep at night
Regretful and sad about my decisions
Somebody shows me how
Wishing for guidance and support
Uh huh
Confirmation or agreement
When the sun shines down whats left of me
When I am old and nearing death
Gonna cut my water with a rebel yell
Going out with a bang or rebelliously
And claw my way back to town
Trying to hold on to life and return to civilization
They'll break me
The world may defeat me
But I'll break them too
I will also stand my ground and fight my battles
Oh and this years for the brakemen
Honoring and remembering those who work hard and make sacrifices
And this one is for you
Dedicating this song to someone special
When sky cracks open and the thunder comes
During a time of reckoning or change
Gonna bury this old yoke and chain
Leaving behind old burdens and struggles
In the cold wet ground
Letting go of past pains and hardships
And when I get off at Tennebrook, [unknown] farm
Reaching a point of achievement or completing a journey
I'm gonna marry you out of common sense
Choosing a practical or sensible path
And get out from behind this plow
Breaking free from a life of hard labor and monotony
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Written by: John Ondrasik
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