They self-r… Read Full Bio ↴Best Years are a 5 piece Pop-Punk band from Manchester.
They self-released their debut EP 'Footwork' in 2014.
Their second EP 'Drop Out' is set to be released 28th August 2015 via Dream Atlantic Records. pre-order bundles are available here - www.dreamatlanticrecords.com
Overrated
Best years Lyrics
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about what happened last night?
Do you feel good?
Does it fill you with pride?
You don't realise your life's the same week in week out
and that you're an overrated golden painted college dropout
Before everything goes wrong and reality hits
But that's just the way that it goes i guess
some people lose their spark and end up
just like the rest but not me
You're a small time player why can't you see
That you're everything that noone wants to grow up to be?
And you know you've messed up
and you've wasted your time
staying up
staying out
in the wrong frame of mind every night
I told you once
and i'll tell you again
I told you once
and i'll tell you again
you've filled your head with these big dreams
that were simply never meant to be
cause you're still stuck here in this mess
You fucked up once and you'll do it again
you make mistakes like they have no end
And i swear i couldn't care any less anymore
You're a small time player why can't you see
That you're everything that noone wants to grow up to be?
And you know you've messed up
and you've wasted your time
staying up
staying out
in the wrong frame of mind every night
You know you've only got a few more years of this shit
Before everything goes wrong and reality hits
But that's just the way that it goes i guess
some people lose their spark and end up
just like the rest but not me
You're a small time player why can't you see
That you're everything that noone wants to grow up to be?
And you know you've messed up
and you've wasted your time
staying up
staying out
in the wrong frame of mind every night
The song "Overrated" by Best Years is a song that speaks to the millennial experience of disillusionment with life choices and feelings of inadequacy. The lyrics revolve around the theme of feeling stuck in a rut, living the same week in and week out, and struggling with big dreams that seem to be slipping out of reach. The song is a call to arms to break free from the chains of mediocrity and to strive for something greater.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer asking how the listener feels about the events of the previous night. The implication being that the listener may not be feeling good or proud. The lyrics then delve into the idea that the listener is a college dropout, who is overrated and underachieving in life. The following verse further emphasizes this idea, stating that the listener's life is a mess and that they are filled with big dreams that were never meant to be.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the listener is a "small-time player," someone who is not living up to their potential and whose actions are not admirable. The chorus also points out that the listener has wasted their time and is living in the wrong frame of mind. The final verse of the song again reinforces the idea that the listener only has a few years left before reality hits and their spark fades away. The song concludes with the singer reaffirming their belief in their own ability to avoid this fate and become something greater.
Overall, "Overrated" is a song that speaks to the struggles of many millennials as they navigate the uncertain waters of adulthood. It is a call to break free from the chains of mediocrity and strive for something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you feel
Asking about the emotions experienced after last night's events
about what happened last night?
Inquiring about the details of last night's events
Do you feel good?
Asking if the person feels satisfied or happy about what happened
Does it fill you with pride?
Asking if the person feels proud of their actions from last night
You don't realise your life's the same week in week out
Pointing out that the person's life is repetitive and lacks change
and that you're an overrated golden painted college dropout
Calling the person overrated and suggesting they lack substance or depth despite their outward appearance
You know you've only got a few more years of this shit
Suggesting that the person's current lifestyle is unsustainable and will not last forever
Before everything goes wrong and reality hits
Implying that the person's current lifestyle is delusional and ignoring reality, and that eventually this will cause problems
But that's just the way that it goes i guess
Acknowledging that this is a common phenomenon or pattern in life
some people lose their spark and end up
Pointing out that some people lose their motivation or energy and become stagnant
just like the rest but not me
Asserting that the singer is different and not like the stagnant people
You're a small time player why can't you see
Insulting the person and suggesting they are insignificant or unimportant
That you're everything that noone wants to grow up to be?
Suggesting that the person is a bad role model and that no one aspires to be like them
And you know you've messed up
Acknowledging that the person has made mistakes or bad decisions
and you've wasted your time
Implying that the person has used their time poorly or ineffectively
staying up
Referring to staying awake late at night
staying out
Referring to being out of the house or not home
in the wrong frame of mind every night
Suggesting that the person's mindset or attitude is flawed or negative
I told you once
Asserting that the singer has given this advice before
and i'll tell you again
Implying that the artist will repeat the advice because the person has not acted on it
you've filled your head with these big dreams
Suggesting that the person has unrealistic or impractical aspirations
that were simply never meant to be
Implying that the person's dreams are unattainable or unrealistic
cause you're still stuck here in this mess
Pointing out that the person is still in a negative or problematic situation
You fucked up once and you'll do it again
Asserting that the person has made mistakes in the past and will likely continue to make them
you make mistakes like they have no end
Suggesting that the person repeatedly and consistently makes bad decisions or errors
And i swear i couldn't care any less anymore
Expressing that the singer no longer cares about the person's situation or behavior
You know you've only got a few more years of this shit
Repeating the earlier implication that the person's current lifestyle is not sustainable
Before everything goes wrong and reality hits
Repeating the idea that the person's lifestyle is disconnected from reality and will eventually lead to problems
But that's just the way that it goes i guess
Repeating the earlier acknowledgment that this pattern is common in life
some people lose their spark and end up
Repeating the earlier statement that some people become stagnant and lose their motivation
just like the rest but not me
Restating the earlier assertion that the singer is different from the stagnant people
You're a small time player why can't you see
Repeating the earlier insult and assertion that the person is insignificant
That you're everything that noone wants to grow up to be?
Repeating the earlier suggestion that the person is a bad role model and that no one wants to be like them
And you know you've messed up
Repeating the earlier acknowledgment of the person's mistakes or bad decisions
and you've wasted your time
Repeating the earlier implication that the person has not used their time well
staying up
Repeating an earlier reference to staying awake late at night
staying out
Repeating an earlier reference to being out of the house or not home
in the wrong frame of mind every night
Repeating an earlier suggestion that the person's mindset or attitude is flawed or negative
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jjd -
Genuinely one of the best pop punk songs i've ever heard, still bumping it in 2020. Love from Liverpool x
Charlie Österlund // Drums
There is so much pop-punk in my life that my effin' head is exploding. Bravo, guys.
Draenix572
Dude I see you comment on like nearly every Pop Punk video I've seen. Good job supporting the scene :D
Charlie Österlund // Drums
Ay same to you m8!
R32 Marcus
One of my all time favourite pop punk songs this one. I can't believe it's gone from Spotify 😫😔
Audra Stevens
this is amazing!! is there anything else? I'd hate to be restricted to just one song of yours! agh!!!❤️
BEST YEARS
Audra Loverde We have a new EP coming out August 28th, and an old one you can download for free at http://bestyears.bandcamp.com
Dave9966
Rockin’ tune guys!
JC
Great tune, keep up the good work!, looking forward to the EP
minirogers1
Great video, great song, great band