Arrhult is a music group from Sundsvall, Sweden that consists of the siblin… Read Full Bio ↴Arrhult is a music group from Sundsvall, Sweden that consists of the siblings Abbey (Arvid) and Agnes Arrhult. In 2017, Arrhult made their breakthrough in the music business when, together with Joakim Lundell, they released the singles "All I Need", "My Addiction" and "Monster", and were found on Spotify's top list throughout the year. Recently, the siblings have chosen to invest in their own music career.

1999
Arrhult Lyrics

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We were dealing with the devil,
Making promises that never lasted.
Holding on to eachother.
Yeah.
We were sipping on emotions
And the more we drank
The more we felt it.

Oh, the more we get tired of the same old songs.
The same old songs.
Yeah.
Oh, the light that
We're supposed to feel in
Everything between.
Don't you wish?
Ey-yeah.

If we knew what we did
Back in ninety nine.
If we knew what we've done,
It's a sign of the times.
Not knowing.
(Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing who we are.
(Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing what we feel.
(Whistle note)

We ain't nothing at the surface,
With our eyes closed
And our hearts shut.
Turn away from the truth.
Nah.
And I know that it's hard sometimes. (Yeah)

Oh, the more we get tired
Of the same old songs.
The same old songs.
(Mmm) (yeah)
The light that we're supposed to
Feel in everything between. (Mmm)
Don't you wish, no oh!

If we knew what we did
Back in ninety nine.
If we knew what we've done,
It's a sign of the times.
Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing who we are.
Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing what we feel.

If we knew what we did
Back in ninety nine.
If we knew what we've done,
It's a sign of the times.
Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing who we are.
Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh)
Not knowing what we feel.

Not knowing.
Not knowing.
Not knowing.
Not knowing.

Not knowing-knowing-knowing.
Not knowing-knowing-knowing.
Not knowing-knowing-knowing.
Not knowing.
(Whistle note)

(If we knew what we did
Back in ninety nine.)
(Knew what we've done)
(Sign of the times)
(If we knew what we did
Back in ninety nine.)

(Knew what we've done)
(Sign of the times)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Arrhult's song "1999" describe a sense of nostalgia and regret for the innocence and ignorance of youth. The singer reflects on their past, admitting to making promises they couldn't keep and clinging to emotions as they drank to make them feel more intensely. They admit that they were "dealing with the devil," suggesting that their actions were ultimately harmful or self-destructive.

The repeated refrain of "not knowing" speaks to a larger theme of uncertainty and confusion. The singer doesn't know who they are or what they feel, and they long for the clarity that seems to come with hindsight. They also express a weariness with "the same old songs," suggesting a desire for change and new experiences.

Overall, "1999" is a contemplative song that captures the melancholy of looking back on one's youth and recognizing the mistakes and missteps along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

We were dealing with the devil, Making promises that never lasted.
We were engaging in risky and misguided behavior, making empty pledges that we never followed through on.

Holding on to eachother. Yeah.
We were relying on each other for support and comfort.

We were sipping on emotions And the more we drank The more we felt it.
We were indulging in our feelings, and the more we did, the more intense they became.

Oh, the more we get tired of the same old songs. The same old songs. Yeah.
We are bored with the repetitive patterns in our lives, which we can't seem to escape from.

Oh, the light that We're supposed to feel in Everything between. Don't you wish? Ey-yeah.
We long for a sense of purpose and direction in our lives, but it often seems out of reach.

If we knew what we did Back in ninety nine. If we knew what we've done, It's a sign of the times.
Our past actions have led us to where we are now, and they are indicative of the state of society as a whole.

Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh) Not knowing who we are. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh) Not knowing what we feel. (Whistle note)
We are uncertain about our identities and emotions, and this lack of understanding is holding us back.

We ain't nothing at the surface, With our eyes closed And our hearts shut. Turn away from the truth. Nah.
We are superficial and closed off, unwilling or unable to confront uncomfortable truths about ourselves and the world around us.

And I know that it's hard sometimes. (Yeah)
I understand that life can be challenging and difficult at times.

Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh) Not knowing who we are. Not knowing. (Ooh-ooh-oh-oh) Not knowing what we feel.
We continue to grapple with our lack of self-knowledge and emotional understanding.

Not knowing. (Whistle note) Not knowing-knowing-knowing. Not knowing-knowing-knowing. Not knowing-knowing-knowing. Not knowing.
Our sense of confusion and uncertainty is pervasive and all-encompassing.

(If we knew what we did Back in ninety nine.) (Knew what we've done) (Sign of the times)
Reflecting on our past actions can shed light on the current state of the world.

Writer(s): PATRIK FRISK, PONTUS JON FRISK, JOAKIM DAIF, DAVID ARRHULT, AGNES ARRHULT

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