They have the heart of at least 10 champion bull fighters. And these boys play hard, like a rock, which is rather appropriate because they're a rock band. Not so unlike a finely aged wine, it's clear that they just keep getting better with age.
L.V.L.F.D.
Reckless Serenade Lyrics
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I hope I find a job that pays
A little more than minimum wage
Pray for some sun and a place to stay
And the 90's died and ran away
20 years caught in a daze
The only thing that remains plain as day
Is lakeview lost field day
Let's dye our hair grey
We'll beat old father time to the chase
We'll drink cheap wine and toast to our fate
Pretend that we're happy
Oh we'll never change
If we close our eyes we'll stay the same
We all know that's a lie but hey,
It's worth the shot kid, don't complain
It's a long way down,
But I can see the bottom
Let's hope these wings will blossom before we hit the ground
Keep these fears alive
Through every nightmare that arrives
I fear that time is not on my side
I've never been good with forsight
There used to be a peace of mind Where I could draw a silver line
But lately I've been drawn so tight
It's a long way down,
But I can see the bottom
Let's hope these wings will blossom before we hit the ground
My eyes might stare forward, but my heart is still homeward bound
I wrote this cause I couldn't sleep
I hope it comforts somebody
I wrote this for a younger me
I hope that he'd be proud of me
It's a long way
It's a long way
Oh my god the sun is rising,
(It's a long way down but I can see the bottom)
Keep your cool and mind your timing
(Let's hope these wings will blossom)
Close your eyes
(Before we hit the ground)
Jump on my count, jump on my count
Oh my god the sun is rising,
(It's a long way down but I can see the bottom)
Keep your cool and mind your timing
(Let's hope these wings will blossom)
Close your eyes
(Before we hit the ground)
Jump on my count, jump on my count
It's a long way
down, but the singer can see the bottom, and they're hopeful that their "wings will blossom" before they hit it. The singer is reflecting on the end of college and the uncertainty of their future job prospects, hoping for something better than just minimum wage. The mention of the 90's dying and being caught in a daze suggests a feeling of being lost in time and unsure of their place in the world.
The chorus suggests a desire to hold onto youth and avoid change, even though they know it's a lie. The singer acknowledges their fears and struggles with foresight, admitting that they used to have a clearer sense of direction. However, they remain hopeful for the future, acknowledging that it's a long way down but they can still see the bottom.
The final lines suggest that the song was written as a form of self-comfort during a restless night, and is addressed to a younger version of the singer. They hope that their younger self would be proud of them.
Line by Line Meaning
College ends in may
The singer is close to graduating college.
I hope I find a job that pays
The singer is hoping to find a well-paying job.
A little more than minimum wage
The singer wants to make more money than minimum wage.
Pray for some sun and a place to stay
The singer hopes to find stable housing and good weather.
And the 90's died and ran away
The 90s era is over and gone.
20 years caught in a daze
The singer feels like they've been lost for 20 years.
The only thing that remains plain as day
The only thing that's still clear to the singer is the memory of Lakeview Lost Field Day.
Is Lakeview lost field day
The memory of those good times at Lakeview Lost Field Day is the only clear memory.
Let's dye our hair grey
The singer wants to embrace the aging process and dye their hair grey.
We'll beat old father time to the chase
The singer wants to live life to the fullest and not worry about old age.
We'll drink cheap wine and toast to our fate
The singer wants to enjoy life's simple pleasures while toasting to their uncertain future.
Pretend that we're happy
The singer wants to put on a happy face and pretend to be content with life.
Oh we'll never change
The singer thinks they will never change.
If we close our eyes we'll stay the same
The singer believes that if they don't think about change, they can stay the same.
We all know that's a lie but hey,
The singer knows that it's not possible to stay the same forever.
It's worth the shot kid, don't complain
Even though it's impossible, the singer believes it's worth trying to stay the same and not complaining about the reality of change.
It's a long way down,
The future is uncertain and far off.
But I can see the bottom
The singer is aware of the risks and consequences of life's journey.
Let's hope these wings will blossom before we hit the ground
The singer hopes to find success before they fail or hit rock bottom.
Keep these fears alive
The singer wants to keep their fears about the future present in their mind.
Through every nightmare that arrives
The singer expects to encounter difficult situations.
I fear that time is not on my side
The singer feels like they don't have much time to accomplish their goals.
I've never been good with forsight
The singer is not a person who is typically able to plan ahead well.
There used to be a peace of mind Where I could draw a silver line
The singer used to feel more at peace with the future and was able to plan ahead better.
But lately I've been drawn so tight
Recently, the singer has been under a lot of stress and feeling more anxiety about the future.
My eyes might stare forward, but my heart is still homeward bound
The singer's eyes may be focused on the future, but their heart is still longing for a sense of home and comfort.
I wrote this cause I couldn't sleep
The singer was inspired to write this song because they couldn't sleep.
I hope it comforts somebody
The singer hopes that their song can provide comfort to someone else.
I wrote this for a younger me
The singer wrote this song for a past version of themselves.
I hope that he'd be proud of me
The singer hopes that their past self would be proud of who they have become.
Oh my god the sun is rising,
Morning is approaching.
Keep your cool and mind your timing
The singer is advising someone to remain calm and be timely in situations.
Jump on my count, jump on my count
The singer is asking someone to act quickly with them.
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Meghan Haskell
this isn't L.V.L.F.D. this is Missile..