Five Years
Emily Afton Lyrics
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All the streetlights gone out
Been a while since I felt mildly sane
One of the darker nights no doubt
And I don't feel like tending to the needs
Of needlessly draining interactions
Just feel like tending to these
Songs in my head that serve as distractions
And tomorrow I'll be 21
And join the society of the ‘Drinker's Club'
Meet at the congregation at the bars in America
Isn't it fun? Isn't it fun
Distracting yourself
And I'm walking down that same old road again
Same heart, same eyes, same feet
Its crazy how time just evaporates, leaving us with
A mind full of memories
And I keep on keeping on searching
But I still don't really know what I want
And I guess its good; I'll never be done learning
And following this internal compass guiding me through this hunt
And tomorrow I'll be 23
I guess time had its way of escaping me
I was born with something inside to set free
Deep in the sound
Look what I've found
Deep in the sound
Look what I've found
And you warned me, you warned me
You warned me, you warned me
That it would slip right through my fingers
And this year I am 25
Can I say it's by grace that I'm alive?
I was born from the Rose
And I have grown to know my kind
And I will try to leave behind
Something divine
The lyrics of Emily Afton's song "Five Years" talk about the passing of time and how it makes us feel lost, searching for something we don't even know. The first stanza illustrates a dark and gloomy moment where the singer doesn't want to interact with anyone else, preferring to immerse herself in the songs in her head. As she embarks on her walk, she realizes that she's getting old; tomorrow she'll be 21 and will join the society of the "Drinker's Club," which is a symbol of adulthood and the responsibilities that come along with it.
In the second verse, the singer is 23 years old, and she still doesn't know what she wants in life. Despite her confusion, she states that it's good to keep learning and following one's internal compass. In the third and last verse, the singer reflects on being 25, and despite experiencing loss and making mistakes, she is still alive and has grown to know her own kind. She strives to leave something divine behind that can touch other people's lives.
Overall, the song explores themes such as time, growing up, and self-discovery, as the singer navigates through different stages of her life, trying to find her place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking home in the rain
I am walking home on a rainy night, feeling a little down.
All the streetlights gone out
The streetlights, one of the symbols of hope, are gone, and the world is dark.
Been a while since I felt mildly sane
I have been unhappy for some time now and am feeling less stable.
One of the darker nights no doubt
This is one of the darkest nights I have experienced.
And I don't feel like tending to the needs
At this moment, I don't want to attend to other people's problems or issues.
Of needlessly draining interactions
I don't want to spend my energy on relationships or interactions that are draining and meaningless.
Just feel like tending to these
Instead, I want to focus on my own dreams and goals.
Songs in my head that serve as distractions
Music is a distraction that I use to avoid thinking about my problems.
And tomorrow I'll be 21
I will turn twenty-one tomorrow.
And join the society of the ‘Drinker's Club'
I will legally be allowed to drink alcohol in a social setting.
Meet at the congregation at the bars in America
I will go to the bars in America to socialize.
Isn't it fun? Isn't it fun
It is supposed to be an enjoyable experience.
And I'm walking down that same old road again
I am walking on a path I've taken before.
Same heart, same eyes, same feet
I am the same person that I have always been.
Its crazy how time just evaporates, leaving us with
It is unbelievable how quickly time passes.
A mind full of memories
I am left with memories of my experiences.
And I keep on keeping on searching
I am still searching for my purpose in life.
But I still don't really know what I want
I am uncertain about what I want to do with my life.
And I guess its good; I'll never be done learning
It is a good thing that I will never stop learning and growing.
And following this internal compass guiding me through this hunt
I will continue to follow my intuition to find my path.
And tomorrow I'll be 23
I will become twenty-three years old tomorrow.
I guess time had its way of escaping me
It is remarkable how quickly time passes.
I was born with something inside to set free
I was born with a purpose to fulfill.
Deep in the sound
I have found my passion in music.
Look what I've found
I have discovered something that brings me joy.
And you warned me, you warned me
You cautioned me about the fleeting nature of time.
That it would slip right through my fingers
Time passes so quickly that it feels like it is slipping out of my grasp.
And this year I am 25
I am now twenty-five years old.
Can I say it's by grace that I'm alive?
I am grateful to be alive.
I was born from the Rose
I was born into a world of beauty and love.
And I have grown to know my kind
I have learned to understand people better.
And I will try to leave behind
I will try to make the world a better place.
Something divine
Something special and good.
Contributed by Mackenzie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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