The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Younger Than Yesterday
Real Estate Lyrics
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There's somewhere in hell, no words
I will not have gone home this year
But I'm still not a bird
Oh
Oh
Oh
If it takes all summer long
Just to write one simple song
There's too much to focus on
Clearly that is something wrong
Oh
Oh
Oh
In Real Estate's song "Younger Than Yesterday", the lyrics propose a conflicting sense of time and place. The opening line, "No more white-green leaves", suggests the end of spring and the onset of summer. Yet, in the second line, the singer describes a place where there are no words, perhaps pointing to a state of emotional or mental turmoil. The third line, "I will not have gone home this year", portrays a sense of displacement and the feeling of not belonging. The final line, "But I'm still not a bird", further emphasizes the singer's groundedness and inability to escape their current situation.
The chorus of the song delves deeper into the singer's internal struggles. The repetition of the phrase "Oh" adds to the somber tone of the song which echoes the feeling of missing out on youth and a carefree life. The next two lines, "If it takes all summer long, just to write one simple song", suggest a difficulty in finding creative inspiration due to an overwhelming sense of uncertainty and loss. The final line of the chorus, "Clearly that is something wrong", brings attention to the frustration and confusion that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
No more white-green leaves
The transition of leaves from white to green is over, indicating a change in season or growth.
There's somewhere in hell, no words
A difficult or painful situation has occurred, making it hard to express oneself.
I will not have gone home this year
The singer will not have returned to their place of origin in the current year.
But I'm still not a bird
The artist is still human and cannot fly or escape their problems.
If it takes all summer long
The artist is willing to invest significant time and effort into a particular task.
Just to write one simple song
The singer is specifically referring to the creation of a musical work, which can be a challenging and demanding process.
There's too much to focus on
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks or responsibilities they have at hand.
Clearly that is something wrong
The artist recognizes that their current state of mind or situation is not ideal and needs improvement.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Martin Courtney
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