1999
DJ Mosus and S.P.Y Lyrics
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I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray
But when i woke up this morning could a sworn is was judgment day
The sky was all a purple there were people running everywhere
Trying to run from they're destruction, and no I didn't even care
They say two thousand zero zero party's over oops out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like its 1999
So tonight I'm gonna cry like its 1999
Once in a lifetime
Time isn't holding us, time isn't after us
Time isn't holding us, time isn't after us
Letting the days go by, letting the days go by,
Letting the days go by, letting the days go by.
You may find yourself living in a shack and shack
You may find yourself in another part of the world
You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
You may find yourself with a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
You may ask yourself, how did I get here
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing under ground
Into the pool again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing under ground
You may ask your self where is this house
You may ask yourself where does this highway go
You may ask yourself am I right or wrong
You may ask yourself "My God, what have I done?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing under ground
Into the pool again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing under ground
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Coconut
The DJ Mosus and S.P.Y's song "1999" starts with the lyrics "I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray But when I woke up this morning could have sworn it was judgment day," which convey a sense of impending doom and anxiety. The singer then continues to describe a chaotic scene where people are trying to escape destruction. The lyrics "They say two thousand zero zero, party's over oops out of time" suggest a shift in time, with the upcoming year 2000 being viewed as symbolic of an end to an era. Despite the ominous tone of the lyrics, the singer declares their intention to party and cry like it's still 1999, indicating a desire to hold on to the past and not face the uncertainty of the future.
The second part of the song, "Once in a Lifetime," features the iconic lyrics "You may find yourself living in a shack and shack / You may find yourself in another part of the world / You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile / You may find yourself with a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife / You may ask yourself, how did I get here." These lyrics explore the theme of existential questioning and the uncertainty of life, suggesting that despite our best efforts, we cannot always control the course of our lives. The repetition of "letting the days go by" and "water flowing under ground" create a sense of a constantly changing and unpredictable world, reinforcing the message that time is fleeting and we need to make the most of our lives while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray
The song lyrics were written in a dream, requesting pardon if it seems off-course.
But when I woke up this morning, could have sworn it was judgment day
Feeling like the world was about to end during a particularly stressful moment.
The sky was all purple, there were people running everywhere
Portraying a chaotic and apocalyptic environment with purple skies and terrified people.
Trying to run from their destruction and no I didn't even care
Even in the face of an apocalypse, the artist is indifferent to the chaos and destruction.
They say two thousand zero zero party's over oops out of time
Referring to the Y2K scare, where people thought computers wouldn't be able to handle the year 2000 and everything would shut down.
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999
Live life to the fullest and enjoy while there's time left.
They say two thousand zero zero, party's over oop out of time
Fear of the future and the end of the world as we know it.
So tonight I'm gonna cry like its 1999
Expressing sadness and grief as if it's the end of the world.
Time isn't holding us, time isn't after us
Time has no control over our lives.
Letting the days go by, letting the days go by,
Allowing life to simply pass us by.
You may find yourself living in a shack and shack
Life can throw unexpected situations at us, regardless of our current status.
You may find yourself in another part of the world
Life's surprises may take us to different parts of the world.
You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
Life can surprise us with great opportunities, such as owning a large car.
You may find yourself with a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
Unexpectedly living a comfortable life with a loving partner and a good home.
You may ask yourself, how did I get here
Reflecting on how life's surprises brought you to this moment.
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Surrendering to the flow of life and the passivity that comes with it.
Water flowing underground, into the blue again
Accepting change and allowing it to guide you through life's journey.
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
Opportunities and surprises happen only once in life, and we should accept them as they come.
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Life can repeat itself, and time may not change the inevitable outcomes.
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@danharvey3096
Sick tune! .. im surprised theres no Kiwi commenters here, considering Mosus is one of the original oldskool D&B cats from Christchurch,NZ .. noice tune..! definately more Spy on this though i think.. id say Spy on the sub-bass & synths and Mosus on the drum beats.. Mosus, yet another dude from Christchurch doing it international.. pride :)