When you start to hear reverse piano playing along with bittersweet strings… Read Full Bio ↴When you start to hear reverse piano playing along with bittersweet strings and a fundamental acoustic indie-pop progression, you start to understand why the band is called Our Vintage Film. Each tune will remind you of your greatest memories being played back on an old 8mm vintage camera.

Our Vintage Film is more than your average contemporary pop rock band; they make music with meaningful everyday concepts that are intertwined through each and every phrase. The lyrics are real, thought provoking, and will stay in your head for days. Consisting of members Adam Swink, Dustin Reese, Jesse Samler, Eric Irvin, Kevin Terry, Shawn Williams, and Mackenzie Williams, Our Vintage Film is on the verge of perfecting the power pop sound that will irrefutably have you singing along from the beginning of the first song. The colorful combination of catchy melodies and attention grabbing lyrics proves that this five-piece band has found a straightforward direction that is long overdue in the popular music scene.

Bittersweet Symphony
Our Vintage Film Lyrics

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Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Try to make ends meet
You're a slave to money then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
You know the one that takes you to the places
where all the veins meet yeah,

No change, I can change

I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mold
I am here in my mold
But I'm a million different people
from one day to the next
I can't change my mold
No, no, no, no, no

Well I never pray
But tonight I'm on my knees yeah
I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah
I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now
But the airways are clean and there's nobody singing to me now

No change, I can change
I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mold
I am here in my mold
And I'm a million different people
from one day to the next
I can't change my mold
No, no, no, no, no
I can't change
I can't change

'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Try to make ends meet
Try to find some money then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
You know the one that takes you to the places
where all the things meet yeah

You know I can change, I can change
I can change, I can change
But I'm here in my mold
I am here in my mold
And I'm a million different people
from one day to the next
I can't change my mold
No, no, no, no, no

I can't change my mold
no, no, no, no, no,
I can't change
Can't change my body,
no, no, no

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
Been down
Ever been down
Ever been down
Ever been down
Ever been down

Have you ever been down?
Have you've ever been down?

Overall Meaning

The song "Bittersweet Symphony" by Our Vintage Film is a commentary on the struggles of life and the constraints of society. The phrase "bittersweet symphony" suggests that life is both beautiful and painful, with highs and lows that must be endured. The line "you're a slave to money then you die" speaks to the idea that society places a focus on material possessions, and that ultimately, this focus is pointless because in the end, we will all die.

The singer talks about being stuck in their own mold, unable to change who they are, but admitting that they are different people from day to day. The repetition of the line "I can't change my mold" emphasizes the idea that we are all stuck in our own patterns and habits, even if we want to change.

The final lines, "I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down," suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer is acknowledging that they have only experienced one path in life and may not have the ability to change it. Overall, the song is a commentary on the struggles of life and the realization that we are often unable to change our circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Life is like a symphony - sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter.

Try to make ends meet
Trying to survive with limited resources.

You're a slave to money then you die
Money can control your life, and ultimately life ends in death.

I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
I can only guide you based on my own experiences.

You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet yeah,
The path that leads to the heart and soul of everything.

No change, I can change I can change, I can change But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold But I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mold No, no, no, no, no
Although I can change, I always end up in the same mold. I am a complex person with multiple personas, yet I cannot fully escape my true self.

Well I never pray But tonight I'm on my knees yeah I need to hear some sounds that recognize the pain in me, yeah I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now But the airways are clean and there's nobody singing to me now
I rarely pray, but in moments of pain, I turn to music to relieve my mind. However, it can be hard to find solace when no one understands my struggles.

I can't change my mold no, no, no, no, no, I can't change Can't change my body, no, no, no
Reiteration that one cannot escape their true self and body, no matter how much they want to.

Been down Ever been down Ever been down Have you ever been down? Have you've ever been down?
Repetition of the phrase 'been down' emphasizes the struggles of life and asks the listener to reflect on their own experiences.

Contributed by Noah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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