Happy Anniversary
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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Drain me slowly of the will to fight
Glowing yellow in the bedroom light
I can feel it in my bones tonight
There's a terror in your eyes tonight
Something awful has you wrapped in white
Take me in your arms and hold me tight
Settle our accounts
Happy anniversary
Show me how to calm your fears
I'll do what I can
Happy anniversary
I can feel it in my bones tonight
Swallowing whatever's in its sight
Struggling to breathe with all my might
'Cause I won't be here to dry your tears
Send the kids my love
Happy anniversary
Promise me you'll laugh, my dear, after I am gone
Happy anniversary
Happy anniversary
'Cause I won't be waking up, my dear
Time has run its course
Happy anniversary
Now I'll say goodbye, my dear
This will be our last
Happy anniversary
I can feel it in my bones tonight
The lyrics to "Happy Anniversary" by Motion City Soundtrack deal with heavy themes of mortality, love, and loss. The song is about an individual who is aware of their impending death and is trying to come to terms with it, while also wanting to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of after they are gone. The symbolism of feeling something in their bones suggests that the individual's intuition is strong and that they can sense the end is near.
The first verse suggests that the individual is drained of their will to fight and is ready to surrender to death. The second verse talks about the terror in their loved one's eyes, which could be interpreted as fear of losing them. The chorus "settle our accounts, happy anniversary, show me how to calm your fears, I'll do what I can" suggests that the individual wants to tie up any loose ends and make sure their partner is taken care of after they are gone.
The second chorus "send the kids my love, promise me you'll laugh, my dear, after I am gone, happy anniversary" implies that the person has children and wants to make sure they know they are loved. The final chorus "now I'll say goodbye, my dear, this will be our last, happy anniversary" is a heartbreaking goodbye to their partner, knowing that this is their last anniversary together.
Overall, the lyrics of "Happy Anniversary" are emotionally charged and provide listeners with a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of someone who is coming to terms with their own mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it in my bones tonight
I have a premonition of my approaching end
Drain me slowly of the will to fight
I am losing the strength to resist
Glowing yellow in the bedroom light
The room's light is casting a sickly glow
There's a terror in your eyes tonight
I sense that you are afraid
Something awful has you wrapped in white
You are overcome with grief and are shrouded in white
Take me in your arms and hold me tight
Please comfort me and hold me close
'Cause I won't be here for long, my dear
My time is running out
Settle our accounts Happy anniversary
Let's make peace and celebrate our anniversary
Show me how to calm your fears I'll do what I can Happy anniversary
Teach me how to comfort you and I will try my best to have a happy anniversary
Swallowing whatever's in its sight Struggling to breathe with all my might 'Cause I won't be here to dry your tears
I am having a hard time breathing and accepting my fate, but I won't be here to wipe your tears
Send the kids my love Happy anniversary
Tell the kids I love them and have a happy anniversary
Promise me you'll laugh, my dear, after I am gone Happy anniversary
Please promise me that you will find joy and have a happy anniversary, even after I am gone
'Cause I won't be waking up, my dear Time has run its course Happy anniversary Now I'll say goodbye, my dear This will be our last Happy anniversary
I know that I will not wake up again, and I must bid you farewell on this, our last anniversary together
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I can feel it in my bones tonight
Drain me slowly of the will to fight
Glowing yellow in the bedroom light
I can feel it in my bones tonight
There is a terror in your eyes tonight
Something awful has you wrapped in white
Take me in your arms and hold me tight
Cause I won't be here for long, my dear
Settle our accounts
Happy anniversary
Show me how to calm your fears
I'll do what I can
Happy anniversary
I can feel it in my bones tonight
Swallowing whatever's in its sight
Struggling to breathe with all my might
Cause I won't be here to dry your tears
Send the kids my love
Happy anniversary
Promise me you'll laugh, my dear, after I am gone
Happy anniversary
Happy anniversary
Cause I won't be waking up, my dear
Time has run its course
Happy anniversary
Now I'll say goodbye, my dear
This will be our last
Happy anniversary
I can feel it in my bones tonight
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He wrote this about his grandmother who died of cancer, it's from the perspective of the person dying. It's so dark, and deep. It's a very good song, that's what music is suppose to do; to convey an emotion. The ending guitar makes it feel not so bad to actually "let go".
aar1551patd5115fob
I think about my grandma every time this song comes on. Every day she loses more of herself due to Alzheimer's and this song makes me bawl everytime
Cathleen Toscano
this is one of the most underrated songs ive ever heard, it deserves so much more attention than it has
Elliot
+Cathleen Toscano WITHOUT A DOUBT
NightlyThoughts
This song is so beautiful it has so many meanings. Like cancer, and death, and depression, and suicide, and self struggle.... This band needs to be recognized more. They're amazing.
Soggy
Love Motion City Soundtrack. Always have, always will. It doesn't matter what mood I'm in, there's always a Motion City Soundtrack song that can match it. :)
Leahchu55
This song is so emotional and powerful. Much deeper than anything else out right now. Thank you for making this. So sad.
Chala
This song is so hauntingly beautiful. This is real music.
lastplacewin
MCS have matured into one the best rock bands out there, by far the best on Epitaph. This album is incredible. Going to buy another copy today just to show my support. Amazing.
nitsua96
This is seriously one of the best Motion City Soundtrack songs in awhile.