In April 2007 a new album 'Whitenoise Superstar' was released, followed by 'One Hit Wonder' in 2008.
Bottlerocket
Astrobrite Lyrics
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she was just seventeen and i wanted to have her
i'll say it this time, i can never be with you
and you see, i wish that i was dead
i want you forever and ever
i want you to, i don't want you, to come back
i see you're so sad, i see you tomorrow
i want to be young, again i can feel
so much time, time to be what you want to do, i know
you say its for love, oh no
i don't believe, it i don't believe it i cant have you
In Astrobrite's song Bottlerocket, the lyrics describe a longing for love that is unattainable. The first verse starts with "bright cinnamon smiles, a taste to remember" which highlights the allure and attractiveness of the subject of the song - she is remembered for her bright and memorable smile. The next line, "she was just seventeen and i wanted to have her" shows the singer's desire for this person, however, he realizes that it can never be. He says "i'll say it this time, i can never be with you" which could indicate that this is not the first time he's thought about this or that he's talked to her before and knows it's impossible.
The lyrics also illustrate the singer's feeling of hopelessness as he exclaims "and you see, i wish that i was dead." This line could suggest the level of pain and rejection that the singer feels due to this unattainable love. The second verse of the song shows the singer's wish to be young again, to feel the freedom and possibility that comes with youth. However, the subject of the song is still not within reach, and the singer says "i don't believe it, i cant have you." Overall, the lyrics of Bottlerocket convey the feelings of longing and unrequited love, as well as the pain and sadness that comes with those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
bright cinnamon smiles, a taste to remember
The memory of her joyful smile and warm personality lingers on, just like the taste of cinnamon.
she was just seventeen and i wanted to have her
I was attracted to her when she was young, and I desired her affection.
i'll say it this time, i can never be with you
I've come to terms with the fact that we can't be together and it's time to let go.
and you see, i wish that i was dead
The pain of not being with her is so great that I wish to not exist.
i want you forever and ever
I'll always love her and desire her presence in my life, no matter what happens.
i want you to, i don't want you, to come back
I have mixed feelings about her returning to me; while I desire her, I know it can't work.
i see you're so sad, i see you tomorrow
Even though she's unhappy, I'll see her tomorrow and try to bring joy to her life.
it's insane to me can't you see oh
The fact that we can't be together despite our feelings for each other is unbearable to me.
i want to be young, again i can feel
I want to go back to a time where we could have had a chance at being together, and I still feel that youthful desire.
so much time, time to be what you want to do, i know
There's still time for her to pursue what she truly desires, and I support her in doing so.
you say its for love, oh no
I don't believe that her actions are truly out of love, as they are ultimately damaging to us both.
i don't believe it i cant have you
I can't bring myself to believe that I can't be with her, but I know it's the truth and I must accept it.
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.