The Third Bardo only had one recording session, which yielded six tracks in all, and released one other song as a B-side, "Rainbow Life." The band broke up in 1967 and Monn began a solo career as Chris Moon.
I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time
The Third Bardo Lyrics
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I'm leaving everyone so far behind
Don't waste (my) any time (girl), step inside my mind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
(Step) Look into my mind, look ahead, don't look behind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
I'm doing exactly what I want to, society can't (fuck) play with my mind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
(Step) Look into my mind, look ahead, don't look behind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
It may seem like I'm coming on strong (little girl)
But I know just where it's at for me
I'm through caring about (what's) their right (or) and wrong
I've unlocked the door to life's mystery
(Step) Look into my mind, look ahead, don't look behind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
(Step) Look into my mind, look ahead, don't look behind
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
Five years ahead of my time
Five years ahead of my time
Five years ahead of my time
The Third Bardo's song "I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time" is essentially a boastful anthem about the singer's superiority to society and their tendency to live freely and on their own terms. The first verse sets the stage with the assertion that the singer is living in a new dimension and leaving everyone behind. The line "Don't waste any time (girl), step inside my mind" is an invitation to join the singer in their free and unburdened mindset. The repeated refrain of "I'm 5 years ahead of my time" completes the picture of someone who is confident in their place outside of society's norms and expectations.
The second verse reinforces this theme of freedom and self-determination, with the suggestion that society cannot control or manipulate the singer's thoughts. The invitation for the listener to come along is meant to convey the idea that the singer is a leader of sorts, someone who is blazing a trail for others to follow. The line "It may seem like I'm coming on strong (little girl) / But I know just where it's at for me" suggests that the singer is aware of their own boldness and unapologetic in their approach to life.
Overall, "I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time" is a song about rejecting societal norms and living life on one's own terms. The repeated refrain of "I'm 5 years ahead of my time" is a declaration of superiority, meant to convey that the singer has outpaced their peers and exists in a heightened state of consciousness. The invitation to "step into my mind" is an invitation to a particular way of life that values freedom, independence, and self-determination above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm living somewhere in a new dimension,
I exist in a state beyond the current reality
I'm leaving everyone so far behind
I'm distancing myself from society and its norms
Don't waste (my) any time (girl), step inside my mind
Don't hesitate, embrace my unique perspective of life
I'm 5 years ahead of my time
My thoughts and vision for the future are more advanced than the present
(Step) Look into my mind, look ahead, don't look behind
Focus on what's to come, not what's already passed
I'm doing exactly what I want to, society can't (fuck) play with my mind
I refuse to let society dictate my actions or thoughts
If you love me baby, come along with me
Join me on this journey if you truly understand my mindset
It may seem like I'm coming on strong (little girl)
Despite society's misconceptions, I'm resolute in my beliefs
But I know just where it's at for me
I have a clear understanding of what I want and where I'm going in life
I'm through caring about (what's) their right (or) and wrong
I'm done conforming to societal norms and expectations
I've unlocked the door to life's mystery
I've discovered a new perspective that eludes most people
Five years ahead of my time
I am ahead of the curve in my thinking and outlook on life
Five years ahead of my time
My mindset is more advanced than those around me
Five years ahead of my time
I'm ahead of the current state of society
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.