Century
Brian Melo Lyrics
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What did you wear?
Innocence and red, well,
I really don't care
How it's all been easy
And why you're not lonely
I didn't need to know how
He gets you loud
[Chorus]
I stumbled through the fire on my own
Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone
Centuries spent together, back to back
Someone give me more now
I need this to last
In the beat of the hour
Sweetness, the bubble did burst
Maybe for the better
That I knew first
Given all the secrets
You had to find
Well, everyone's got needs, but,
What about mine?
[Chorus]
I stumbled through the fire on my own
Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone
Centuries spent together, back to back
Someone give me more now
I need this to last
Somehow I'm failing in this war
A little advice won't help at all
Yeah, now I'm failing in this war
This little lie won't mend my soul
[Chorus]
I stumbled through the fire all alone
Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone
I have wasted centuries, always,
But in my own sweet time, I'm
I stumbled through the fire
Sweet, sweet fire
Sweet, sweet
The song "Century" by Brian Melo seems to be about a failed relationship, where the singer is reflecting on the past and trying to make sense of what went wrong. In the first verse, the singer is asking his former partner about what they wore, but this seems to be a metaphor for asking about their behavior and choices. He then says he doesn't care how things were easy and why his partner isn't lonely, indicating that the relationship was not fulfilling for him. He also mentions not needing to know how his partner satisfies their needs, which could suggest infidelity or that the relationship was not mutually satisfying. The chorus then describes how the singer has stumbled through the metaphorical fire of the relationship alone and is now feeling the burn even more intensely. He wants someone to give him more and needs the relationship to last, indicating that he still has feelings for his former partner.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how the bubble of their relationship has burst, and he thinks it may be for the better because he saw the truth first. He acknowledges that everyone has needs but wonders if his own needs were not being met. The chorus repeats with a slight change, with the singer admitting that he is failing in the war of love and that a little advice won't help him. In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer expresses regret for wasting centuries on failed relationships but also acknowledges that he will continue to stumble through the fire of love on his own sweet time.
Overall, the song seems to be about the challenges of relationships and the pain of failed love. The singer is reflecting on his past relationships, recognizing where things went wrong, and hoping to find something more meaningful in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me
The singer is asking the other person a question.
What did you wear?
The singer is asking the other person about their clothing.
Innocence and red, well,
The other person wore something innocent and red, but the singer doesn't care.
I really don't care
The singer is emphasizing that they don't care about the other person's clothing.
How it's all been easy
The singer is questioning how things have been easy for the other person.
And why you're not lonely
The singer is questioning why the other person isn't lonely.
I didn't need to know how
The singer is saying that they didn't need to know something.
He gets you loud
The singer is saying that the other person is loud with someone else.
[Chorus] I stumbled through the fire on my own Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone Centuries spent together, back to back Someone give me more now I need this to last In the beat of the hour
The singer is expressing their desire to have something that lasts, but it seems like everything is falling apart.
Sweetness, the bubble did burst
The singer is saying that the sweet thing between them ended.
Maybe for the better That I knew first
The singer is saying that they knew things would end and it may be better for them to have known beforehand.
Given all the secrets You had to find
The singer is acknowledging that the other person had a lot of secrets to find.
Well, everyone's got needs, but, What about mine?
The singer is questioning whether their own needs are being met.
[Chorus] I stumbled through the fire on my own Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone Centuries spent together, back to back Someone give me more now I need this to last
The singer is repeating their desire to have something that lasts, but it seems like everything is falling apart.
Somehow I'm failing in this war
The singer is saying that they feel like they're failing in something that is like a battle.
A little advice won't help at all
The singer is saying that they don't think a little advice will help them.
Yeah, now I'm failing in this war
The singer is repeating that they feel like they're failing in something that is like a battle.
This little lie won't mend my soul
The singer is saying that a small lie won't fix their problems.
[Chorus] I stumbled through the fire all alone Burns a little more now, the seasons are gone I have wasted centuries, always, But in my own sweet time, I'm I stumbled through the fire Sweet, sweet fire Sweet, sweet
The singer is repeating their desire to have something that lasts and that they've been alone for a while, even though they've wasted a lot of time. They're going to take their time moving forward, while also embracing the fire in life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNT A. MOEN, ERIK FABER-SWENSSON, ESPEN ROEHNE, KAARE C VESTRHEIM, KARE C VESTRHEIM, MICHAEL HARTUNG, OERNULV BRUN SNORTHEIM, VIDAR TYRIBERGET
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jade cowley
I'm having this song for the walk in song at my wedding i love this song its got so much meaning to it its everything i feel about my fiancee and completely perfect for what i need it for :)
Kevin Jongs
Absolutely amazing song. One of my favourites EVER!
Jaya Wolf
3 years going strong. Long distance is so hard, but if you're truly commited to make it work, everything will be ok. Don't ever give up hope
I love you Carlo, forever and always ❤
Nick
Is it still going?
Jaya Wolf
@Nick yes!
Beatriz Moreno
Did he come home to you
steven garant
this is the song that won him canadian idol hes the best performer i ever heard :)
Ahmad
This song really makes me stop and think about what I've done and what could have been..
Cristi Treacy
This song has a meaning in it
helen goyette
even tho im older this song has always healed me and took me to a place ive never been be4 ...a peaceful place..thank you for inspiring our children.(including mine own ( jessie goyette holy family school) that they can do anything they wanna do...your smile is infectious and ur humbleness makes you a joy to watch..HOPING u get the success you deserve...EVEN THO WERE CANADAIN