Ten Summers
Neutral Agreement Lyrics


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Nothing can ever compare
To the promise i have in you
Bet you never thought that i'd
Leave you reckless
Now that i've grown older
I have learned from things
That i've done wrong
Kicked out my emotions
Ten summers to long

Way back in '88
I made a promise i would break
Bet you never thought i'd
Steal your He-man
Fighting in the back yard
Playing spotlight until ten
Those were the days when we thought we were men

Now that i've got you
Now that i've found you
I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)
Now that i got you
Now that i found you
I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)

Way back in '88
I made a promise i would break
Bet you never thought i'd
Steal your He-man
Fighting in the back yard
Playing spotlight until ten
Those were the days when we thought we were men

Now that i've got you
Now that i've found you
I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)
Now that i got you
Now that i found you
I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)

Nothing can ever compare
To the promise i have in you
Bet you never thought that i'd
Leave you reckless
Now that i've grown older
I have learned from things
That i've done wrong
Kicked out my emotions
Ten summers to long

Now that i've got you
Now that i've found you
I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)
Now that i got you
Now that i found you




I'll hold you tight
(never let you go)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ten Summers" by Neutral Agreement is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, where the singer reflects on the memories of his younger days and how he has matured over time. At the core of the song lies a promise, a vow to never let go of the person he cherishes the most, despite the fact that he has been reckless in the past. The song's lyrics are a reminder of the value of introspection and growth, and how our past experiences shape who we are in the present.


The opening lines ("Nothing can ever compare / To the promise I have in you / Bet you never thought that I'd / Leave you reckless") are an admission that the singer has made mistakes in the past, but now recognizes the importance of the person he is addressing. The line "Kicked out my emotions / Ten summers too long" suggests that the singer has kept his emotions bottled up for years, and now he's finally ready to express them.


The song's refrain ("Now that I've got you / Now that I've found you / I'll hold you tight / Never let you go") emphasizes the singer's commitment to the person he cares about. It's a pledge to cherish the memories of their past, as seen in the second verse ("Way back in '88 / I made a promise I would break / Bet you never thought I'd / Steal your He-Man / Fighting in the backyard / Playing spotlight until ten").


Overall, the themes of the song revolve around growing up, reflecting on past mistakes, and ultimately finding redemption through the love and support of the people around you.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing can ever compare
The promise I have in you is unparalleled and cannot be compared to anything else.


To the promise I have in you
I have faith and trust in you, and I believe that you will keep your promises.


Bet you never thought that I'd
You probably did not expect me to do what I did in the past.


Leave you reckless
My actions might have caused you to feel vulnerable and exposed in the past, and I regret that.


Now that I've grown older
I have matured and gained perspective on the mistakes I have made before.


I have learned from things
I have gained wisdom and insights from my experiences, especially from my past mistakes.


That I've done wrong
I acknowledge and take responsibility for my past wrongdoings.


Kicked out my emotions
I have learned to control and manage my emotions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.


Ten summers to long
It took me a decade to come to terms with my emotions and learn from my mistakes.


Way back in '88
This is a reference to a specific year, which was a long time ago.


I made a promise I would break
I made a promise knowing that I might not be able to keep it, and I ended up breaking it.


Steal your He-man
I took something that belonged to you without permission, and I apologize for that.


Fighting in the backyard
We used to fight as kids, but we are no longer that juvenile or naive.


Playing spotlight until ten
We used to play a children's game that we outgrew eventually.


Those were the days when we thought we were men
We thought we were mature and experienced when we were just kids, and we have since then grown up and learned from our experiences.


Now that I've got you
Now that I have found you and have you in my life, I value and cherish you deeply.


Now that I've found you
I have finally discovered the love and companionship that I have been looking for.


I'll hold you tight
I will embrace and comfort you through thick and thin, and I will always stand by your side.


(never let you go)
I am committed to our relationship, and I promise never to give up on us.


Now that I got you
Since I have you in my life, I feel grateful and content.


Now that I found you
I have finally found someone who understands and accepts me for who I am.


Nothing can ever compare
The love and connection I have with you is incomparable and everlasting.


To the promise I have in you
I trust you to keep your word, and I know that you will always be there for me when I need you.


Bet you never thought that I'd
You probably did not expect me to make such a bold and heartfelt statement of love and commitment.


Leave you reckless
I would never intentionally cause you harm or pain, and I will always put your well-being first.


Now that I've grown older
As I continue to mature and gain life experience, I am more aware of what it takes to build a healthy and fulfilling relationship.


I have learned from things
I am an evolving and self-aware person who learns and grows from past experiences rather than repeating the same old patterns.


That I've done wrong
I acknowledge my mistakes and do my best to make amends and learn from them.


Kicked out my emotions
I have developed emotional intelligence and the ability to manage my feelings in a constructive and healthy way.


Ten summers too long
It took me a long time to recognize the importance of emotional maturity and how it impacts my relationships.




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