Fifteen released their first record in 1991 on Lookout records. It was singer/guitarist Jeff Ott's vision to create music that didn't just rock, but had something important to say as well. After four records on Lookout, two on Grass Records, three on Sub City Records, and three more on indefinite self-published labels, Fifteen were viewed as the leaders in the political-punk music scene. They tackle such burning issues as homelessness, drug abuse, needle exchange, environmental destruction and the government's use of counterintelligence measures to violate activist's civil rights. Fifteen first broke up in 1996 after the self-released "extra medium kickball star."
They reformed in 1998 and released Hush and Survivor then disbanded 2000 with Jeff Ott stating that the anti-commercial DIY ethics of punk rock made it too expensive for him to have a band while raising a family.
The band had a total of fifteen members during its existence: Jeff Ott, Jack Curran, Mikey Mischief, Mark Moreno, Jean Repetto, Lucky Dog, Chris Flanagan, John Ogle, Jessie Wickman, Joe Cable, John Quintos, Scott Pierce, Jim Prior, Lisa D. and Vanessa Bain.
Someday
Fifteen Lyrics
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Such a long road down
Such a tragic way to go
Runnin' bears no rewards
She's desperately seeking an inner joy
That is always out of reach
She gets too caught up to see
Running too fast to see
Sees it and runs away
Love is always waiting
When she needs a fix
Desperate mind Desperate heart
Loneliness is tearin' us apart
She's got She's got to stop
She's got to stop someday
Dear sunshine So nice to hear you're doin' all right
I almost forgot how much I miss hearin' you say
I'll see you again someday
Dear sunshine Did you forget about the rainy days
When we were together I'd hold you in my arms and say
Please don't take this away
Don't take this away Can't replace the innocence
You mean the world to me Can't replace the innocence
You mean the world to me Can't replace the innocence
Don't take Don't take this away
Don't take this away
I'll see you again someday
And we can pretend that it is today
I'll see you again someday
The song 'Someday' by Fifteen tells a story of a girl who is lost and desperate to find inner joy. Despite her efforts of running and searching for answers, she cannot seem to find what she is looking for. The lyrics suggest a sense of hopelessness and loneliness that tears her apart. However, the song offers a glimmer of hope as it highlights that love is always waiting for her when she needs it. The lyrics "she's got the answer, sees it and runs away; love is always waiting when she needs a fix" indicate that the girl has the solution to her problems but is blinded by her desperation and is therefore unable to accept and find comfort in love.
The refrain in the song speaks to the power of memories and the longing for happier times, as the singer speaks to "Dear sunshine" and reminisces about a happier past. The lyrics "I almost forgot how much I miss hearing you say; I'll see you again someday" suggest that even though the singer is struggling, they still hold onto hope that one day things will be better. The repetition of "Can't replace the innocence" highlights the value of pure and genuine moments, and how those moments stay with us for a lifetime. The final lyrics "We can pretend that it is today" suggest that the singer is longing for a sense of normality and for the chance to relive happy memories.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone she'll lose herself
She fears getting lost in her thoughts when she's alone
Such a long road down
Her journey towards happiness seems daunting and endless
Such a tragic way to go
The path she's on leads to sadness and despair
Runnin' bears no rewards
She's been running away from her problems, but it hasn't brought her any relief
She's desperately seeking an inner joy
She's looking for a sense of happiness within herself
That is always out of reach
But no matter how hard she tries, she can't seem to find it
She gets too caught up to see
Her inner turmoil is so overwhelming that she can't recognize the solution in front of her
Running too fast to see
She's in such a hurry to escape her pain that she's not paying attention to what's really important
She's got the answer
She knows what she has to do to find happiness
Sees it and runs away
But even though she has the answer, she's afraid to face it and instead continues to run away
Love is always waiting
Love is the solution she's been searching for
When she needs a fix
But she only turns to love when she's at her lowest point
Desperate mind Desperate heart
Her desperation is consuming her from inside out
Loneliness is tearin' us apart
Her loneliness is not only affecting her but also straining her relationships with others
She's got She's got to stop
She needs to take a break from her current course of action
She's got to stop someday
Because continuing on this path will only lead to more sadness and despair
Dear sunshine So nice to hear you're doin' all right
She's reaching out to someone she cares about to share some positivity
I almost forgot how much I miss hearin' you say
But even in her positivity, she's feeling the absence of this person
I'll see you again someday
She's hopeful that they'll be reunited in the future
Dear sunshine Did you forget about the rainy days
She's now trying to remind this person of the tough times they've faced together
When we were together I'd hold you in my arms and say
And even amidst those tough times, they found moments of love and comfort together
Please don't take this away
She's pleading with this person not to let go of their connection
Can't replace the innocence
Their relationship was special and unique in its own way
You mean the world to me Can't replace the innocence
And this person's importance in her life is immeasurable
Don't take Don't take this away
She's urging them to not let go of their bond
I'll see you again someday
She holds onto the hope of seeing them again
And we can pretend that it is today
And when they do meet again, they can savor the moment just like old times
I'll see you again someday
She repeats again how much she's looking forward to seeing this person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAT DI NIZIO
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