My Best Year
Dogwood Lyrics


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Days are getting so much longer,
I feel I'm getting stronger.
The fear inside me dies when you are not around.
Looking back I've grown up so much this year.
Your purpose now is so clear.
Your mission is complete and now the chord is severed.
Is there something I can do?
Some way to get through to you.
You oughta know.
I still miss you.
Thinking of a time when I was younger.
These words would leave me hungered.
One broken me is searching for what I can't see.
All these thoughts add to digression.
Though through this weak confession.
I'm stronger than you ever were.
You should concur.
Bite your tongue and sever through.
Common sense come crashing to.




There's still a hope.
It's not in you.

Overall Meaning

The song "My Best Year," by Dogwood, is a powerful and introspective track that reflects on the personal growth and empowerment that can come from letting go of toxic relationships. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the rhythmic repetition emphasizing the singer's newfound confidence and strength. The fear that once held them back has dissipated, and they can now recognize the true purpose of the relationship they've left behind.


Similarly, the chorus expresses the lingering emotions and memories that remain despite this newfound strength. The singer recognizes that there was once a time when they were dependent on this person, and their absence still leaves a void. However, as the song progresses, the singer gains even more clarity and insight into the situation. By the end, they are able to fully sever the chord that once bound them to this person and move on with a sense of hope and optimism for the future.


Overall, "My Best Year" is a strikingly honest and emotionally charged song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the ways in which they have grown and changed over time.


Line by Line Meaning

Days are getting so much longer,
The passing of time seems to be taking longer than it used to.


I feel I'm getting stronger.
I feel like I'm growing and becoming a stronger person.


The fear inside me dies when you are not around.
I feel fearless when I'm not around you.


Looking back I've grown up so much this year.
Reflecting on the past year, I've realized how much I've matured.


Your purpose now is so clear.
I understand your reason for being in my life now.


Your mission is complete and now the chord is severed.
You have fulfilled your purpose in my life, and now it's time to move on.


Is there something I can do?
I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to change things.


Some way to get through to you.
I wish there was a way to make you understand.


You oughta know.
You should already know this.


I still miss you.
I still have feelings for you.


Thinking of a time when I was younger.
Remembering the past, when I was younger.


These words would leave me hungered.
These words would leave me wanting more.


One broken me is searching for what I can't see.
The broken part of myself is searching for something I can't see.


All these thoughts add to digression.
All these thoughts are leading me down a path of distraction.


Though through this weak confession.
Despite this admission of weakness.


I'm stronger than you ever were.
I'm stronger than you ever were in this situation.


You should concur.
You should agree with me.


Bite your tongue and sever through.
Be quiet and push through the pain.


Common sense come crashing to.
Realizing the obvious solution.


There's still a hope.
There's still a chance.


It's not in you.
You don't have the capability to make things right.




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