The 24-year-old singer took his first steps into then world of singer-song writing in 2010, with support slots for both William Fitzsimmons and Slow Club. Adam Barnes spent a summer recording a debut E.P entitled ‘Blisters’. What was to follow would project him to the heights of mountainous ranges in the Americas, the depths of lakes in the Alps and obscurities of Supermarkets in Wycombe. With an increasing reputation of allowing any space to become a feasible area for a performance, Adam Barnes endeavours to instil his charmingly presented folk songs to as many people as possible. Having since released his debut album 'The Land, The Sea & Everything Lost Beneath' and recent E.P ' One Day We'll Be Fine', he has accumulated over 3 million plays on Spotify worldwide to date.
What was to follow would project him to the heights of mountainous ranges in the Americas, the depths of lakes in the Alps and obscurities of Supermarkets in Wycombe. With an increasing reputation of allowing any space to become a feasible area for a performance, Adam Barnes endeavours to instil his charmingly presented folk songs to as many people as possible.. before being asked to leave.
With the natural ability to capture the emotional sentiment within a song, to twist and perceive lyrics to compliment his melodies, and give you the opportunity to fall in love with well written music, at such a young age still you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking this man is telling you stories beyond his years.
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Tennyson
Adam Barnes Lyrics
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Cause I've been saving up for years, trying to move out of this place.
But all my money keeps on moving. Affording things I cannot see.
To find a life within my music. Keep writing songs of you and me.
And she's the cause of my distractions, and I'm so pleased to call her mine.
But i'm fed up of waking on my own, fed up of eating here alone. fed up of wasting precious time.
I know that we have more to see, more stress we have to fight.
Yet through every single day I know I get to hold you tight.
I'm scared we'll miss our chance to live, you know I'm worried that we might.
And it's eating me inside, it's eating me inside.
Maybe one day we'll be fine.
Maybe one day we'll be.
All on our own, left here alone with what's left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won't have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that's long enough cause we'll both be together.
We're all on our own, left here alone with what's left of the best, the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test, the bargaining fear.
We won't have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that's long enough cause we'll both be together.
And it's eating me inside, it's eating me inside.
Maybe one day we'll be fine.
There must be something wrong. There must be something wrong with me. (repeat)
One day we'll all be fine, one day we'll all be fine. (repeat)
All on our own, left here alone with what's left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won't have enough to last us forever.
We're all on our own, left here alone with what's left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won't have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that's long enough cause we'll both be together.
And it's eating me inside, it's eating me inside.
Maybe one day we'll be fine. see less
The song "Tennyson" by Adam Barnes is a melancholic reflection on the struggles of young adulthood, especially in terms of financial and emotional stability. In the first verse, the singer talks about his frustration of not being able to escape his current situation, despite saving up for years. He uses music as a means of finding a way out, but his distractions keep him from achieving his goals. The chorus emphasizes his fear of missing out on life while he's busy chasing his dreams. The second verse alludes to the singer's relationship, suggesting that the person he's with is his source of comfort and motivation, but also a reminder of the uncertainty of their future. The repetitive line "there must be something wrong with me" reveals the singer's self-doubt and implies that he's struggling with feelings of inadequacy.
Overall, "Tennyson" is a heart-wrenching song about the struggles of growing up, finding oneself, and balancing relationships with personal aspirations. It highlights the emotional toll that trying to change one's life circumstances can have, especially when one doesn't have the means to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be something wrong with me, a certain flaw I cannot face.
I feel like there is something not right about me that I can't admit or deal with.
Cause I've been saving up for years, trying to move out of this place.
I've been saving money for a long time to try to leave this town.
But all my money keeps on moving. Affording things I cannot see.
Despite my efforts to save money, it seems like it keeps disappearing and I'm unable to purchase the things I need.
To find a life within my music. Keep writing songs of you and me.
Music is my escape and I find meaning in writing songs about my feelings and experiences, including my relationship.
And she's the cause of my distractions, and I'm so pleased to call her mine.
My partner is a distraction from my problems, but I'm happy to be with them and claim them as mine.
But i'm fed up of waking on my own, fed up of eating here alone. fed up of wasting precious time.
Despite my happiness with my partner, I'm tired of feeling lonely and wasting time on my own.
I know that we have more to see, more stress we have to fight.
I'm aware that we have more challenges to face and stresses to overcome in the future.
I know the morning always comes with the evening close behind.
I understand that every day must end, but it will be followed by a new day.
Yet through every single day I know I get to hold you tight.
Despite the challenges, I am grateful for the comfort and love I feel when I hold my partner.
I'm scared we'll miss our chance to live, you know I'm worried that we might.
I'm afraid that we might not make the most of our lives and miss out on opportunities.
All on our own, left here alone with what's left of the best of the money held back.
We will be on our own with what little money we have left after trying to save the best of it.
We won't have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
Our money won't last forever, but it might be enough to sustain us for a year.
And that's long enough cause we'll both be together.
We will support each other and that will be enough to get us through.
Maybe one day we'll be fine.
There is hope that one day things will work out for us.
There must be something wrong. There must be something wrong with me. (repeat)
I'm still dealing with my internal struggles and feel like something is not right within me.
One day we'll all be fine, one day we'll all be fine. (repeat)
Despite the challenges, there is hope that everything will work out for all of us.
Contributed by Alexis V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eleanorneale4969
There must be something wrong with me, a certain flaw I cannot face.
Cause I’ve been saving up for years, trying to move out of this place.
But all my money keeps on moving. Affording things I cannot see.
To find a life within my music. Keep writing songs of you and me.
And she’s the cause of my distractions, and I’m so pleased to call her mine.
But i’m fed up of waking on my own, fed up of eating here alone. fed up of wasting precious time.
I know that we have more to see, more stress we have to fight.
I know the morning always comes with the evening close behind.
Yet through every single day I know I get to hold you tight.
I’m scared we’ll miss our chance to live, you know I’m worried that we might.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
Maybe one day we’ll be..
All on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
We’re all on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best, the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test, the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
There must be something wrong. There must be something wrong with me.. (repeat)
One day we’ll all be fine, one day we’ll all be fine. (repeat)
All on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever.
We’re all on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
@matthewervin3153
AHHHH! THE ENDING KILLS ME EVERY TIME! PRAISE UP!!!
@eleanorneale4969
There must be something wrong with me, a certain flaw I cannot face.
Cause I’ve been saving up for years, trying to move out of this place.
But all my money keeps on moving. Affording things I cannot see.
To find a life within my music. Keep writing songs of you and me.
And she’s the cause of my distractions, and I’m so pleased to call her mine.
But i’m fed up of waking on my own, fed up of eating here alone. fed up of wasting precious time.
I know that we have more to see, more stress we have to fight.
I know the morning always comes with the evening close behind.
Yet through every single day I know I get to hold you tight.
I’m scared we’ll miss our chance to live, you know I’m worried that we might.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
Maybe one day we’ll be..
All on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
We’re all on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best, the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test, the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
There must be something wrong. There must be something wrong with me.. (repeat)
One day we’ll all be fine, one day we’ll all be fine. (repeat)
All on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever.
We’re all on our own, left here alone with what’s left of the best of the money held back.
Money once saved from the toil and the test oh the bargaining fear.
We won’t have enough to last us forever but maybe the year.
And that’s long enough cause we’ll both be together.
And it’s eating me inside, it’s eating me inside.
Maybe one day we’ll be fine.
@orlagrace2632
Wow
I'm speechless at yet another amazing song x
@kacisunset
Another beautiful song.
@iangrubb6470
Gorgeous. Just flows.
@jacobkirk4772
Bro I heckin really relate man, from one musician to another, damn this song is great dude
@Sharky3466
Love your Music it is so soft and amazing. You are a really good singer.
@bhumikasinghrathore281
lovely...just flawless!!
@emmawilson4681
this song was recommended to me on spotify and it’s been stuck in my head ever since. it shocked me to know you aren’t a big artist yet!!!!!!! keep up the great work though, you’ll blow up eventually
@leona201212
Thanks for the great music!