5 Years
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i imagined nick valensi wrapped his long, long arms around me
and they went around my body almost seven times
he said "baby i've been thinking and i think i will quit drinking
and i think on my next birthday i'll turn thirty five
and i will settle down with you, we'll make sweet love the whole night through
you'll convert into a jew, sit shiva for your former life"
and i said "nick although you're handsome, i'll hold out for isaac hanson,
and he'll get his braces back when i become his wife"
me and hanson will go dancing, me and hanson true romance
me and hanson take a chance, lock the door it's party time
all our babies will be born november seventeenth i'm sure
and we'll get a cookiepuss from the local carvel store
then our brothers will come over for a big game of red rover
everybody holding hands, break the chain, break the chain

what would i do when you've had a few?
oh would i stay or go away?
would you grieve if i chose to leave?
what would you say if i was in pain?

last night sergio valenti customized some denim for me
special for my special shape, they fit me perfectly
now i've got this new ensemble, certain circles i'm a bombshell
but a guardian anglo keeps saying "negro please"
pay attention and you'll notice one man's chops is one man's bloatus
one man's taint is one man's choad is one man's mr. clean
and every scene i've ever seen becomes a tootsie roll to me
a little tasteless waxy turd that gets stuck in my teeth
and everywhere i try to go the cars are moving much to slow
i said "excuse me mr. johnson" he said "call me beau"
"i think this is my biggest fear, the road before me is unclear"
he said "close your eyes my child and let the old man steer"
i said "oh, thanks anyway, what would fenton lawless say?"
five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins

what would i do when you've had a few?
oh would i stay or go away?
would you grieve if i chose to leave?
what would you say if i was in pain?

five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
five years in the saddle, five years in the saddle
five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins




five years in the saddle, five years in the saddle
five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins

Overall Meaning

These lyrics tell a story of the singer's fantasies and desires, intertwined with their introspection on relationships and personal growth. The first paragraph describes an imagined encounter with Nick Valensi, the guitarist of The Strokes, wherein he expresses a desire to settle down and commit to a relationship. The singer, however, holds out for Isaac Hanson, a member of the band Hanson, suggesting that they would dance and embrace true romance. The mention of getting braces back implies a sense of nostalgia and innocence associated with young love. The paragraph ends with a playful image of their future, picturing babies being born and a gathering of loved ones for a fun game.


The second paragraph brings a shift in perspective, as the singer contemplates the uncertainties and challenges that arise in relationships. Mentioning Sergio Valenti, a designer, highlights the importance of appearance and self-expression. The phrase "negro please" suggests that despite personal growth and confidence, they are still confronted with racial prejudice. The singer reflects on the subjective nature of perception, implying that what one person finds attractive, another may not, using phrases related to body parts. The mention of being stuck in a slow-moving world and encountering Mr. Johnson (or Beau) emphasizes a feeling of frustration and the search for guidance. Ultimately, the singer realizes they must take control of their own path and decisions, symbolized by the metaphor of riding a horse and taking the reins.


Overall, the lyrics explore themes of longing for connection and love, navigating personal growth and self-acceptance, and the need to take charge of one's own destiny. It is a playful and introspective take on relationships and the complexities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

i imagined nick valensi wrapped his long, long arms around me
In my imagination, I pictured Nick Valensi, with his tall and strong figure, embracing me tightly


and they went around my body almost seven times
His arms encircled me multiple times, creating a sense of warmth and protection


he said "baby i've been thinking and i think i will quit drinking
He expressed his intentions of giving up drinking


and i think on my next birthday i'll turn thirty five
On his upcoming birthday, he plans to celebrate turning thirty-five years old


and i will settle down with you, we'll make sweet love the whole night through
He envisions a future where we build a committed relationship filled with passionate intimacy


you'll convert into a jew, sit shiva for your former life"
He suggests that I convert to Judaism and symbolically mourn my previous life through the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva


and i said "nick although you're handsome, i'll hold out for isaac hanson
I kindly rejected Nick's offer, stating that despite his attractiveness, I am waiting for Isaac Hanson


and he'll get his braces back when i become his wife"
I playfully imply that Isaac Hanson will only receive his braces back (indicating his youthfulness) once we are married


me and hanson will go dancing, me and hanson true romance
Isaac Hanson and I will enjoy dancing together, experiencing a genuine romantic connection


me and hanson take a chance, lock the door it's party time
Isaac Hanson and I will seize the opportunity to take risks, closing ourselves off from the outside world and embracing a joyous moment


all our babies will be born november seventeenth i'm sure
I confidently predict that all of our children will be born on November 17th


and we'll get a cookiepuss from the local carvel store
As a treat, we will purchase a Cookie Puss ice cream cake from the nearby Carvel store


then our brothers will come over for a big game of red rover
Our siblings will join us for a lively game of Red Rover


everybody holding hands, break the chain, break the chain
As we join hands, we will break through the linked chain of people, symbolizing freedom and independence


what would i do when you've had a few?
I contemplate how I would respond when you have consumed alcohol and its effects start to surface


oh would i stay or go away?
I wonder whether I would choose to remain by your side or distance myself


would you grieve if i chose to leave?
If I made the decision to depart, would you feel a sense of loss and mourn our relationship?


what would you say if i was in pain?
How would you react and what comforting words would you offer if I were experiencing emotional or physical suffering?


last night sergio valenti customized some denim for me
Recently, Sergio Valenti tailored a pair of jeans specifically for my body shape


special for my special shape, they fit me perfectly
These jeans were designed to flawlessly embrace my unique physique


now i've got this new ensemble, certain circles i'm a bombshell
With my complete outfit, I exude confidence and attract attention in specific social circles


but a guardian anglo keeps saying "negro please"
Unfortunately, a certain person of authority continually uses a derogatory phrase, highlighting racial insensitivity


pay attention and you'll notice one man's chops is one man's bloatus
If you observe closely, you'll realize that one person's skills or talent can be interpreted as arrogance or self-importance by someone else


one man's taint is one man's choad is one man's mr. clean
Perceptions vary greatly, as what one person views as unclean or flawed, another might see as pure or immaculate


and every scene i've ever seen becomes a tootsie roll to me
In my eyes, every situation I've encountered feels like a lackluster, tasteless treat similar to a Tootsie Roll


a little tasteless waxy turd that gets stuck in my teeth
Metaphorically, these experiences feel insignificant and bothersome, similar to a flavorless, sticky Tootsie Roll residue lodged between teeth


and everywhere i try to go the cars are moving much too slow
No matter where I attempt to travel, the surrounding vehicles always seem to be moving at an irritatingly slow pace


i said "excuse me mr. johnson" he said "call me beau"
When I politely addressed a man named Mr. Johnson, he insisted on being referred to as Beau


"i think this is my biggest fear, the road before me is unclear"
I confided in him, expressing that my greatest fear stems from the fact that my future path appears uncertain and undefined


he said "close your eyes my child and let the old man steer"
In response, he reassured me, advising me to trust him and rely on his guidance to navigate through life's challenges


i said "oh, thanks anyway, what would fenton lawless say?"
Gratefully declining his offer, I pondered what Fenton Lawless, possibly someone of significance to me, would say or advise in this situation


five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
After spending five years in a particular role or situation, it is now my responsibility to assume control and leadership


five years in the saddle, five years in the saddle
Repeatedly emphasizing the duration of time spent in a position or situation, symbolizing experience and familiarity


five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
Having reached the five-year mark, it is now my duty to assert authority and guide the direction of events


five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
Again emphasizing the necessity for action and leadership after five years of experience


five years in the saddle, five years in the saddle
Continuing to highlight the significant duration of time spent in a particular role or situation


five years in the saddle and i've gotta take the reins
Concluding the song with a final reminder that it is now my responsibility to assume control and steer the course of events




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