is k… Read Full Bio ↴Alexander Ebert is an American singer-songwriter born May 12, 1978
is known for being the lead singer and songwriter of the American band
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
with which he composed three studio albums:
Up from Below (2009)
Here (2012)
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros (2013)
Alexander Ebert released a solo album in 2011 titled "Alexander"
In 2013 he composed the soundtrack for the movie "All is Lost" starring Robert Redford.
Also in 2013 he won a Grammy with Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros for the video / documentary Big Easy Express.
January 12, 2014 Alex Ebert was honored with a Golden Globe for best soundtrack in a movie, "All is Lost"
Previously he was the leader of the band Ima Robot
Ima Robot (2003)
Monument to the Masses (2006)
Another Man's Treasure (2010)
Million Years
Alexander Ebert Lyrics
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Like moon shining disguise
Mmm hmm
When I wake up with your makeup
And spread blush cross the sky
Like a meteor crush
I'm gonna tell the world
But I found my girl
My notion of love devotion
Was a corrosion of mind
Mmm hmm
Then come cupid and now I’m stupid
And I feel it’s just fine
Like exploding face
I’m gonna tell the world
Been a million years full of fears
But I found my girl
It’s a spun tongue
It’s a holy shit
It’s a loud cry from the heart
It’s a live death
It’s a big breath
It’s a no more we’re apart
Like a rainbow crash
As we bow and swirl
Been a million years full of tears
But I found my girl
Like exploding sun
Let the light unfurl
Been a million years full of fears
But I found my girl
In Alexander Ebert's song "Million Years," the singer is expressing their deep love for their significant other. They love them like "grave danger" and "moon shining disguise." These comparisons suggest that the love they have is not only intense but also mysterious and maybe even dangerous. The singer then goes on to describe how waking up with their partner and seeing their makeup spread across the sky fills them with intense emotion, like a "meteor crush." This intense feeling of love makes them want to shout it to the world, as they have finally found the one who completes them, after "a million years full of tears."
The singer then goes on to describe how their previous notion of love and devotion was actually "corrosion of mind," but their partner has changed all of that. They now feel foolishly in love and want to shout it from the rooftops. The comparisons used in this part of the song, such as "explosive face" and "loud cry from the heart" further emphasize the intensity of the singer's feelings. The song ends on a positive note, as the singer compares their love to a "rainbow crash" and an "exploding sun," suggesting that their love is vibrant and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you like grave danger
My love for you is intense and thrilling like the fear and excitement of facing grave danger
Like moon shining disguise
My love for you is like a hidden beauty that shines through a disguise, just like moonlight on a dark night
When I wake up with your makeup. And spread blush cross the sky
When I open my eyes and see your beauty, it's like spreading the colors of a sunrise across the entire sky
Like a meteor crush. I'm gonna tell the world. Been a million years full of tears. But I found my girl
My love for you is like a sudden and intense collision, and I want everyone to know that after years of pain, I have found the love of my life
My notion of love devotion. Was a corrosion of mind. Mmm hmm. Then come cupid and now I’m stupid. And I feel it’s just fine
I used to have a pessimistic view of love, but now that cupid has struck, I feel foolishly happy and content in my love for you
Like exploding face. I’m gonna tell the world. Been a million years full of fears. But I found my girl
My love for you is like a sudden and explosive expression of emotion, and I want the whole world to know that after many years of fear, I have found you
It’s a spun tongue. It’s a holy shit. It’s a loud cry from the heart. It’s a live death. It’s a big breath. It’s a no more we’re apart
My love for you is indescribable; it's a mix of amazement, shock, passion, relief, and joy. It's a deep connection that makes me feel alive and complete, and it's a promise that we'll always be together
Like a rainbow crash. As we bow and swirl. Been a million years full of tears. But I found my girl
My love for you is like a burst of colors and energy, as we dance and celebrate after years of tears, struggles, and obstacles that we have overcome together
Like exploding sun. Let the light unfurl. Been a million years full of fears. But I found my girl
My love for you is like a burst of light, as we let our love shine and dazzle after years of darkness and doubts. And I am grateful that I have found you after all these years
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheTedmoo
I love you like grave danger
Like moonshine in disguise
Mmm hmm
When I wake up with your makeup
And spread blush cross the sky
Like a meteor crush
I'ma tell the world
Been a million years full of tears
But I found my girl
My notion of love devotion
Was a corrosion of mind
Mmm hmm
Then come Cupid and now I'm stupid
And I feel it's just fine
Like exploding face
I'ma tell the world
Been a million years full of fears
But I found my girl
It's a spun tongue
It's a "Holy sh*t!"
It's a loud cry from the heart
It's a live death
It's a big breath
It's a "no more we're apart"
Like a rainbow crash
As we bow and swirl
Been a million years full of tears
But I found my girl
Like exploding sun
Let the light unfurl
Been a million years full of fears
But I found my girl
@Caskettful
I discovered this song in one of the best tv shows ever been made Chuck! I love it
@MrFlamesFan12
Chuck always did have fantastic songs!
@jessicadavis8865
Thanks, Chuck, for all the spectacular music you helped me find, and all the wonderful memories from those five years. This song is from such a great scene :')
@fixometro
Yes there are very good song
@nwpgunner
Jessica Davis It is amazing how the crew behind Chuck was able to constantly find amazing tunes to use.
@jonwilton2496
+Jessica Davis Thank Chuck of course but also thank Alexandra Patsavas. Look her up on IMDb, every single project she's been on has had fantastic music. :)
@normanthedoorman9993
Just about yesterday this song came up on Spotify and I immediately thought of Chuck. Since then is still stuck in my head! LOL
@dgzco
Giorgio Costa good episode
@Musewhisperer
Is this this the sound of everlasting peace of mind? Is this the sound of a man who in his mind felt as lonely and as old as the world who has then found Love? That is what this song makes me feels and why this artist is a genius poet. His imagery is simple, straitforward, yet it is abysmally profound and sinks strait to your heart.
@toplaine
Everything he touches turns into solid gold bar. Simply in love with every single thing that comes out of his head. What a genius!