2:54 is a rock band which formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consi… Read Full Bio ↴2:54 is a rock band which formed in 2010 in London, England. The band consists of Colette Thurlow (vocals, guitar), Hannah Thurlow (guitar), Joel Porter (bass) and Alex Robins (drums). The band is named for the timecode of a specific drumroll on the Melvins song "A History of Bad Men".

The band's first EP, "Scarlet", was released in November 2011. The band's self-titled album was released by Fat Possum Records in May 2012.

Glory Days
2:54 Lyrics

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I'm a full grown empire
I'm a fool for the centre fade
I lost my looks long ago
They're always saying
Remember those days Glory days
Glory days

Is it just a fantasy?

Is that the reason why
You lie to see
Flags in the sky? I'm a full grown empire
I spent it all on my own name
Yeah I only look backwards
Always looking for those glory days

Glory days Glory days
Is it just a fantasy?
Is that the reason why
You lie to see
Flags in the sky? You wont...
It's all over
Over time
We love (what is the love)
And I want more

Glory days

These days all I do
All I do these days

Remember how
They used to think of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Glory Days" by 2:54 is about a person who is feeling lost and reflecting on their life. The lyrics "I'm a full grown empire, I'm a fool for the center fade" suggest that the person had power and influence, but lost it and is now longing for attention and validation. The line "I lost my looks long ago, they're always saying remember those days glory days" implies that the person was once attractive and popular, but is now forgotten.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "glory days" and questions whether they were just a fantasy. The line "is that the reason why you lie to see flags in the sky" suggests that the person is searching for something bigger than themselves, possibly to fill the void of their lost glory.

The last part of the song is about the person realizing that their past is gone and they need to move on. However, they also express a desire for something more, and the repetition of "glory days" at the end suggests that they still long for the past.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a full grown empire
I have reached a level of success and power that resembles an empire

I'm a fool for the centre fade
I am a foolish person who is too concerned with being in the spotlight and center of attention

I lost my looks long ago
My physical appearance has deteriorated over time

They're always saying
People around me frequently bring up the past

Remember those days Glory days
Reminisce about the past when things were better

Glory days
A reference to the past when times were better and more successful

Is it just a fantasy?
Is the idea of a return to past success just a wishful thinking?

Is that the reason why You lie to see Flags in the sky?
Is this fantasy the reason why you deceive yourself into thinking you can see flags in the sky?

I spent it all on my own name
I invested all my time, energy, and resources on my own self-promotion

Yeah I only look backwards
I exclusively focus on the past, ignoring the present and disregarding the future

Always looking for those glory days
I am consistently searching for a way to return to past success and fame

You wont... It's all over
You will not find what you are looking for because it no longer exists

Over time
As time passes

We love (what is the love)
An unclear question asking what love is

And I want more
Regardless of how much I have achieved, I still desire more

These days all I do
Currently, my life revolves around

All I do these days
Everything that I do nowadays

Remember how They used to think of me
Reflect on how people perceived and admired me in the past

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