Seventeen
Admiral Twin Lyrics


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Seventeen
Claiming absolution
To perceptions of the world
You believe
The evidence is clear
The truths you hold so dear
You'll always be the same
Seventeen
Trying as they might
To show you things
You think you've already seen
You have no axe to grind
It's just that you'll be fine
You'll always be the same
You're the same

Seventeen

Seventeen
Your hopes and dreams
Are pressed between the pages
Of your reality
The feelings are ingrained
You have no heart to change
You'll always be the same
You're the same

Seventeen

Seventeen
You'll never see it coming
When you blink
And then it's all history
The way you think will change
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same
You'll never be the same





Seventeen

Overall Meaning

The song Seventeen by Admiral Twin is about the innocence and naivety of being young and the belief that one's perception of the world is the ultimate truth. The beginning of the song talks about how, at seventeen, one claims absolution to their views of the world. The beliefs that they hold dear are not to be swayed by the attempts of others to open their eyes to new things. They believe that the evidence is clear, and therefore, they will always be the same. The song talks about the unwillingness of youth to change and the stubbornness to hold onto certain beliefs and attitudes, no matter how misguided they may be.


The song then goes on to talk about the hopes and dreams that youth hold dear, which are often limited by the reality of their situations. These feelings are ingrained, and once again, they have no heart to change, meaning that they are unwilling to consider different perspectives or adjust their dreams to fit new circumstances. The song ends with the lyrics, "You'll never see it coming, when you blink, and then it's all history. The way you think will change, you'll never be the same." This final verse speaks to the inevitable truth that life is constantly changing, and no matter how much we try to hold onto our beliefs and attitudes, they will inevitably shift as we grow and experience different things.


Overall, the song Seventeen by Admiral Twin is a poignant and introspective look at the mind of a young person who is struggling to come to terms with the world around them. With its insightful lyrics and catchy melody, this song is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or confused while navigating the complexities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Seventeen
Being young and inexperienced


Claiming absolution
Thinking you are above mistakes and cannot be judged


To perceptions of the world
Based on how you see things around you


You believe
Being confident about your beliefs


The evidence is clear
Thinking there is no doubt about what you believe


The truths you hold so dear
Thinking that your beliefs are the absolute truth


You'll always be the same
Believing that you will not change


Trying as they might
Others attempting to change your belief


To show you things
Presenting you with new information to change your mind


You think you've already seen
Thinking that you know everything about the world


You have no axe to grind
You have no personal motive or bias


It's just that you'll be fine
Thinking that your beliefs are good enough for your future


You're the same
Staying strong in your beliefs


Your hopes and dreams
Aspirations and desires


Are pressed between the pages
Recorded in your reality


Of your reality
The way you see and feel things


The feelings are ingrained
Deeply rooted in your beliefs


You have no heart to change
Refusing to change despite new information


You'll never see it coming
Unexpected change in beliefs


When you blink
Instantaneous and sudden


And then it's all history
It will be in the past and no longer relevant


The way you think will change
Change in your beliefs and perspective


You'll never be the same
Unable to revert to previous beliefs


You'll never be the same
Unchangeable after experiencing new things


You'll never be the same
Change is inevitable and part of growing up




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT PARLEE, RON ANIELLO (JOHN)

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