1901
PhoenixȀ Lyrics
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Past and present, they don't matter
Now the future's sorted out
Watch, you're moving in elliptical pattern
Think it's not what you say
What you say is way too complicated
For a minute thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going hey hey hey hey hey hey
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Girlfriend, you know your girlfriend's drifting away
Past and present, eighteen-fifty-five to nineteen-and-one
Watch them build up a material tower
Think it's not gonna stay anyway
Think it's overrated
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
It's twenty seconds to the last call, going hey hey hey hey hey
Lie down, you know it's easy, like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going hey hey hey hey hey
It's not a miracle we needed, and no, I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
The lyrics to Phoenix's song "1901" seem to be describing a moment in time where the past and present don't matter, and the future is sorted out. The singer is watching someone move in an elliptical pattern, suggesting an aimlessness or lack of direction. The singer realizes that what is said is too complicated and for a moment, they couldn't tell how to "fall out," perhaps meaning how to let go of something or move on from it. The song continues with a countdown until the "last call," suggesting a temporary or fleeting moment, and a desire to hold onto that moment as long as possible. The lines "it's not a miracle we needed" and "fold it, fold it, fold it" seem to suggest that the singer is accepting that this moment is not something that needs to be cherished or preserved forever, but something that can be let go of and moved on from.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting all different ideas drifting away
Reflecting on all the unique thoughts and concepts that are fading into obscurity
Past and present, they don't matter
The events of history and current times are of little significance
Now the future's sorted out
The course of upcoming events is predetermined
Watch, you're moving in elliptical pattern
Your movement follows a curved path, like that of an orbit
Think it's not what you say
Expressing doubt in the significance of your words
What you say is way too complicated
Your speech is excessively convoluted and difficult to comprehend
For a minute thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
Momentarily unsure of how to end a situation or relationship
It's twenty seconds 'til the last call, going hey hey hey hey hey hey
The clock is ticking down until closing time, with a sense of excitement and urgency
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
Reclining effortlessly and recalling carefree days gone by
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going hey hey hey hey hey hey
I am willing to be and do anything you desire, with enthusiasm
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
A favorable outcome was not miraculous or extraordinary, and I won't allow you to believe otherwise
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Repeatedly folding something, perhaps a piece of paper or fabric
Girlfriend, you know your girlfriend's drifting away
Addressing a friend whose partner is losing interest
Past and present, eighteen-fifty-five to nineteen-and-one
Referencing a specific time period of the past
Watch them build up a material tower
Observing the construction of a structure made of physical objects
Think it's not gonna stay anyway
Believing the tower will not remain standing for long
Think it's overrated
Believing the tower is receiving too much attention or appreciation
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
Momentarily unsure of how to end a situation or relationship, again
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Repeatedly folding something, as before
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Repeatedly folding something, once more
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erithecure2123
Counting all different ideas drifting away
Past and present, they don't matter
Now the future's sorted out
Watch her moving in elliptical pattern
Think it's not what you say
What you say is way too complicated
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
It's twenty seconds 'til the last call, going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Girlfriend, oh, your girlfriend's drifting away
Past and present, 1855-1901
Watch them build up a material tower
Think it's not gonna stay anyway
Think it's overrated
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
It's twenty seconds 'til the last call, going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
@joshuaholman7760
Just heard this at the gym. Haven't heard this in probably 5 years, still so damn good and a serious throw back to the early 2010s
@SYCHO-DELIC
Gym songs now🙄
@06hatter
Uh this came out before that mate
@joshuaholman7760
@@06hatter I didn't hear it till the early 2010s. I'm not sure when it came out
@xRetroKidxx96
@@joshuaholman7760 2009 good sir.
@deliham75
I can never remember the music but when I hear it the whole song comes flooding through my head
@EnterChannleName562-7
Same
@BrianCarnevaleB26
Their song 1901 reached the American and Canadian top charts and talks about Paris during the “Belle Epoque”
@erithecure2123
Counting all different ideas drifting away
Past and present, they don't matter
Now the future's sorted out
Watch her moving in elliptical pattern
Think it's not what you say
What you say is way too complicated
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
It's twenty seconds 'til the last call, going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Girlfriend, oh, your girlfriend's drifting away
Past and present, 1855-1901
Watch them build up a material tower
Think it's not gonna stay anyway
Think it's overrated
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out
It's twenty seconds 'til the last call, going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
Lie down, you know it's easy like we did it all summer long
And I'll be anything you ask and more, going "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"
It's not a miracle we needed, and no I wouldn't let you think so
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
Fold it, fold it, fold it, fold it
@theghastly
Thanks for the lyrics!