Five
Eliza Hull Lyrics
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The world became my playground
I was tempted by the bigger things
I needed control
I wanted to speed up the cycle
Fight for the people below
When I was Five
I’m being conserved till it is just right
I don’t want to end up burnt
Oh no!
I don’t want to end up burnt
Distractions from the sun
The next new thing is always so much sweeter
The taste rolls on my tongue
Then there is you, you, you
You’re what money can’t buy or should I trade us in?
Fly into the deep red sky, it felt so much easier at Five
Tasted so much sweeter at Five
I’m a star in the daylight
I’m being conserved till it is just right
I don’t want to end up burnt
Oh no!
I don’t want to end up burnt
I am walking away from the things that you said when you held me back
I’m a star in the daylight
I’m being conserved till it is just right
I don’t want to end up burnt
Oh no!
I don’t want to end up burnt
The lyrics to Eliza Hull's song Five are a mix of reflection, determination and self-awareness. The opening lines are particularly poignant as she looks back to the age of five when she began dreaming big, and the world became her playground. This sense of limitless possibility is contrasted with her desire for control and to speed up the cycle. It seems that she had a strong sense of wanting to do more and make a difference in the world. The repetition of "when I was five" throughout the song almost serves as a reminder to her younger self, and a desire to regain that sense of freedom, wonder and innocence.
The second verse delves into the concept of distractions and how the next new thing is always so much sweeter. She mentions that "there is you, you, you" which could be interpreted as a reference to relationships, or even just the idea of love or connection. This is contrasted with the monetary world which "can't buy" this sense of connection. She then speaks to the idea of wanting to fly "into the deep red sky" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for achieving her goals and dreams. There is a sense that it was easier to do this when she was younger - which is another nostalgic reference to the age of five.
The chorus is a repetition of the opening lines, however, there is a new sense of determination and confidence in her desire to not end up burnt. It seems that the idea of burning out or losing control is a very real fear for her, and one that she wants to avoid at all costs. The final line where she says she is walking away from the things that held her back could be interpreted in a number of ways - it could be specific relationships or events that she is leaving behind, or it could be a general sense of letting go of anything that has stopped her from achieving her goals and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I started dreaming big when I was five
At a young age, I began to imagine a future filled with big ambitions and endless possibilities.
The world became my playground
My surroundings transformed into an adventure land, where I could explore new experiences and encounter exciting challenges.
I was tempted by the bigger things
I was allured by the grander aspects of life and desired to attain them, regardless of the obstacles that came in my way.
I needed control
I craved command over my life and the ability to shape my future as I deemed fit.
I wanted to speed up the cycle
I aspired to accelerate the pace of life, to experience more of its unique moments and make memories that lasted a lifetime.
Fight for the people below
I aimed to advocate for those who couldn't speak up for themselves or needed guidance, fighting for what was right and just.
I’m a star in the daylight
I am a shining example for all to see, unafraid to live my life boldly and unapologetically.
I’m being conserved till it is just right
I am taking my time to achieve my goals, not rushing forward but instead being patient for the right moment to take action.
I don’t want to end up burnt
I don't want to be consumed by the intensity of the moment, but rather handle it with care and caution.
Distractions from the sun
Major attractions and temptations can steal one's focus from the more significant elements of life, leaving one less fulfilled.
The next new thing is always so much sweeter
It's easy to be enticed by the appeal of the new, the excitement of the unknown, even if it's not necessarily the right choice.
The taste rolls on my tongue
The allure of certain things is all-consuming and can be hard to resist, even when one knows it's not an excellent choice for them.
Then there is you, you, you
Even with numerous temptations, some people or things have an ever-present place in one's heart and mind, making it hard to let go.
You’re what money can’t buy or should I trade us in?
The value of some things in life is beyond any monetary price, but at times other things may seem more valuable and worth pursuing to gain financial stability.
Fly into the deep red sky, it felt so much easier at Five
The freedom experienced at a young age is unparalleled and remembered fondly, it's easy to view life at that age with rose-tinted glasses.
Tasted so much sweeter at Five
At five, everything seems brighter, more alluring, and better than the current reality, making it hard to see things as they truly are.
I am walking away from the things that you said when you held me back
I am choosing to let go of the people or things that have held me back in the past, and moving forward to reach my full potential.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noah Count
The people featured in this video have obviously "Got This" and hopefully other disabled people will be inspired and enabled to say "We've Got This" too.
Sky Valley
this was a very sweet piece of news. thank you from someone who has never had to think about this issue
JessC
Thank you so much for making this.
Eduardo Padilla
Excellent lives of that people!!