It'5!
Architecture in Helsinki Lyrics
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When you gonna follow through?
The mistake you don't make or the rain cloud covers above your house
Steal the feeling and focus on the flames, girl
Have I failed to impress you?
Could've sworn that wine and one and four made two,
But it's 5!
It's 5!
Can I ride with you until the sunset gets all red? And we'll get chased by the moon
Hope the passion don't fade since you decided he's your spouse
Wheeling, dealing, joking things will change, girl
Have I failed to impress you?
Could've sworn that wine and one and four made two,
But it's 5!
It is 5!
The lyrics of Architecture in Helsinki's song It'5! are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that they are about the frustration of unrequited love. The first line, "Stranger danger, danger stranger when you gonna follow through?" suggests the singer is interested in someone but isn't sure if they feel the same way. The next lines, "The mistake you don't make or the rain cloud covers above your house steal the feeling and focus on the flames, girl," could be interpreted as the fear that the object of the singer's affection will miss their opportunity and settle for someone else; the metaphor of rain clouds covering their house suggests a state of depression or misfortune, while "focus on the flames" could mean adopting a passionate attitude towards life.
The following lines continue this theme: "Hope the passion don't fade since you decided he's your spouse / Wheeling, dealing, joking things will change, girl." Here, the singer seems resigned to the fact that the person they desire has chosen someone else, but still holds out hope that they will remain passionate and adventurous. The repeated question "Have I failed to impress you?" underlines the uncertainty of the singer's position.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranger danger, danger stranger
Warning of potential danger from strangers
When you gonna follow through?
Asking when the listener will follow through with something
The mistake you don't make or the rain cloud covers above your house
Choosing to avoid making mistakes, but suffering the consequences of the rain cloud anyway
Steal the feeling and focus on the flames, girl
Advice to steal positive emotions and focus on them instead of negative ones
Have I failed to impress you?
Asking if the listener is not impressed with the artist's actions
Could've sworn that wine and one and four made two,
Confusion over a simple math equation due to intoxication
But it's 5!
Realizing that the correct answer is five
Can I ride with you until the sunset gets all red? And we'll get chased by the moon
Asking to spend time with the listener until the sun sets and the moon rises
Hope the passion don't fade since you decided he's your spouse
Wishing that the listener's passion will not fade after getting married
Wheeling, dealing, joking things will change, girl
Making light of the fact that things will inevitably change
Have I failed to impress you?
Reiterating the question of whether the listener is not impressed with the singer's actions
Could've sworn that wine and one and four made two,
Repeating confusion over a simple math equation due to intoxication
But it's 5!
Repeating the realization that the correct answer is five
It's 5!
Final confirmation of the correct answer to the math equation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON BIRD
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@Kainlarsen
I remember painting a picture in the living room while listening to this album, feeling very uncertain and anxious, but trying my best for someone.
@yoeeyore
IT"S 5 !!!! you guys are WHOLESOME !!!!
@dglshenry4
" It's 5 ! " awesome song
@montanarider13
hope the passion don't fade since you decided he's your spouse ♥ lol I LOVE THIS SONG
@deleted5626
Nostalgic!
@ivanruiz2218
I give this a 5 out of 5
@wowlovely4
favourite song by aih :)
@topologyrob
Captures 2005 perfectly
@soppdrake
About 40 years ago I used to live in Melbourne. *sniff* This vid, despite the godawful rez ;), makes me want to be there again!
@MrWiethaus
Best fucking song... Epic