January
The Disclosure Lyrics
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'Cause here I am on my own free will
Fortune favors the brave, so they say
I might as well fix something, play your game
Make a memory the reason
Remembering the time when you and I felt the high
I've found a way to justify
And we cannot regret
The esthetical feel
We had our brighter day
Was it synthetic or real
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
Was it just as real as you expected
'Cause looking back gives you a chill
Show me something you prefer today
Yea yea
Or maybe you're grown up and down to say
That amnesia gave you freedom
Or maybe you're a kind that tells a lie just to lie
We never have to say goodbye
And we cannot regret
The esthetical feel
We had our brighter day
Was it synthetic or real, yeah
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
The lyrics of The Disclosure's song "January" explore the complexity of human memory and how it shapes our perception of reality. The singer is reflecting on a past experience with a certain someone on a specific day - 20-second January. They ponder whether the memories they have of that day are real or synthetic. Regardless of the answer, the singer is determined to hold on to those memories, even if the other person can't recall them. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging their uncertainty about what to expect. They know they are going into a situation without any clear expectations of what will come of it. They are there willingly, putting their faith in the universe that whatever happens, they will learn and grow from it. The singer is fearless, trusting in the notion that fortune tends to favor the brave.
In the chorus, the singer and the person they are reminiscing about cannot regret the "esthetical feel" of their shared experience, suggesting that even if it was synthetic, it still mattered. The song implies that memories are more than just snapshots of events that happened in the past; they're the filter through which we perceive the world today. Towards the end of the song, the singer encourages the other person to believe in their relief and suspend their disbelief. This can be interpreted as a message of hope, asking them to trust in their memories and that they were worth holding onto. Regardless of whether the experience was real or synthetic, the singer will always protect the memory of that day.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me just what I should be expecting
What should I be anticipating?
'Cause here I am on my own free will
I'm here by choice
Fortune favors the brave, so they say
Taking risks can lead to success
I might as well fix something, play your game
I can try to make something work, play along with this situation
Make a memory the reason
Let's create a memory to hold onto
Remembering the time when you and I felt the high
Thinking back to when we were happy and excited
I've found a way to justify
I have a reason for my actions
And we cannot regret
We shouldn't feel remorse
The esthetical feel
The beautiful feeling
We had our brighter day
We had a better time in the past
Was it synthetic or real
Was it genuine or artificial
I protect the memory
I want to remember this experience
If baby you can't recall it
If you don't remember it
You can't recall that
You won't be able to remember that moment
20 second January
This specific moment in time
I won't forget that
I'll remember it forever
Was it just as real as you expected
Did it meet your expectations
'Cause looking back gives you a chill
Remembering it makes you uneasy
Show me something you prefer today
Let me see the things you like now
Or maybe you're grown up and down to say
Maybe you've matured enough to admit
That amnesia gave you freedom
Forgetting allowed you to move on
Or maybe you're a kind that tells a lie just to lie
Maybe you enjoy lying for no reason
We never have to say goodbye
We don't have to end things
Put in faith in your relief
Trust that you'll feel better
I'll suspend your disbelief
I'll help you believe it's okay
I protect the memory
I want to remember this experience
If baby you can't recall it
If you don't remember it
You can't recall that
You won't be able to remember that moment
20 second January
This specific moment in time
I won't forget that
I'll remember it forever
I protect the memory
I want to remember this experience
If baby you can't recall it
If you don't remember it
You can't recall that
You won't be able to remember that moment
20 second January
This specific moment in time
I won't forget that
I'll remember it forever
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE WOON, HOWARD LAWRENCE, GUY LAWRENCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dulce303
Tell me just what I should be expecting
'Cause here I am on my own free will
Fortune favors the brave, so they say
I might as well fix something, play your game
Make a memory the reason
Remembering the time when you and I felt the high
I've found a way to justify
And we cannot regret
The esthetical feel
We had our brighter day
Was it synthetic or real
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
Was it just as real as you expected
'Cause looking back gives you a chill
Show me something you prefer today
Yea yea
Or maybe you're grown up and down to say
That amnesia gave you freedom
Or maybe you're a kind that tells a lie just to lie
We never have to say goodbye
And we cannot regret
The esthetical feel
We had our brighter day
Was it synthetic or real, yeah
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
Put in faith in your relief
I'll suspend your disbelief
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
I protect the memory
If baby you can't recall it
You can't recall that
20 second January
If baby you can't recall it
I won't forget that
@missjade9943
Disclosure is something special, man… seriously.
@Steelmack
They are magical. I haven't found any artist that I can vibe as hard as I do with Disclosure. They are amazing.
@tylerflip8121
Disclosure will always be the best to ever do it. 2012-14 was the absolute best. Original sounds.
@contapara7353
I Totally agree with you and I say this yo many people. But I just add 2015 year together
@lateshiachilds3640
I just love this duo. Their music just put me at ease
@juan449
They so pro
@thomasmcdade1004
For real!!😊
@LaughingBuddha-rf4xr
I've listened to this song so many times and it always feels like the first time I heard it, chill as vibes and Nostalgia.
@joshuaesposito5409
Agree completely
@jjhproductions
in 2023 vibes still the same