1999
Eddie And The Getaway Lyrics
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Now I’m coming to my senses, sent a message saying where’d the night go?
I see a polaroid on the bedroom floor
Then I flashback to the night before
And remember all I could say is
So what if I’m wasted, off of my face
Singing “what’s my age again” all night
Making out last call sweet Caroline
No chance of a worry, I’m not in a hurry
I’m living my life in my own time
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
Yeah lets throw our phones
They’re just burning holes in our faded jeans
There’s no doubt i’m burning out on the now
Wish I could blink myself free
That’s us the polaroid on the bedroom floor
Flashing back to the night before
And all that I could say
So what if I’m wasted, off of my face
Singing “what’s my age again” all night
Don’t care about saving as long as I’m
Making out last call sweet Caroline
No chance of a worry, I’m not in a hurry
I’m living my life in my own time
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
I want your face and not your picture
Be at a place where we get together
This could be us, it could be now, it could be everything we want right now
I’m gonna get wasted, off of my face
Singing “what’s my age again” all night
Don’t care about saving as long as I’m
Making out last call sweet Caroline
No chance of a worry, I’m not in a hurry
I’m living my life in my own time
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999 (WOAH, WOAH)
Gonna live like it’s 19, 19, 1999
The lyrics of Eddie And The Getaway's song "1999" paint a vivid picture of a night of carefree revelry and nostalgia for the past. The singer finds themselves waking up in a messy room, still wearing clothes from the previous day, trying to piece together the events of the night before. They come to the realization that they might have been irresponsible but decide to embrace the moment without worries.
The reference to singing "what's my age again" suggests a desire to relive youth and freedom, unbothered by responsibilities or consequences. The repeated refrain of living like it's 1999 echoes a sentiment of wanting to recapture the carefree spirit of that era, where one could live in the moment without worry.
Throwing away their phones symbolizes a desire to disconnect from the pressures of modern life and live fully immersed in the present. The mention of burning out on the present moment hints at a disillusionment with the current state of affairs, longing for a simpler time.
The final verse expresses a longing for genuine connection and presence, rather than mere superficial interactions. The desire to be physically present and truly together with someone is contrasted with the fleeting nature of snapshots and memories. The song ultimately conveys a yearning for a time when life felt more vibrant and possibilities seemed endless, evoking a sense of nostalgia and a longing for simpler, carefree days.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m waking up in Josie’s dirty laundry dressed In yesterday’s clothes
Realizing I'm in a messy situation, still stuck in the past
Now I’m coming to my senses, sent a message saying where’d the night go?
Reflecting on the lost time and confusion of the night before
I see a polaroid on the bedroom floor
A reminder of the fun but hazy memories from the previous night
Then I flashback to the night before
Remembering the wild antics of the evening before
And remember all I could say is
Recalling the carefree attitude of the night before
Yeah lets throw our phones
Rejecting technology and distractions in favor of living in the moment
They’re just burning holes in our faded jeans
Phones symbolize the way modern life can feel draining and oppressive
There’s no doubt i’m burning out on the now
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of present-day living
Wish I could blink myself free
Longing for an escape from reality and responsibilities
I want your face and not your picture
Desiring real connection and presence over superficial interactions
Be at a place where we get together
Craving genuine, shared experiences with others
This could be us, it could be now, it could be everything we want right now
Imagining a perfect, carefree moment of connection and joy
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