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Amanda was born January 17, 1982 in Belleville, Ontario and was raised in Trenton, Ontario. Her passion for singing began early. She recalls being inspired by her dad Steve performing in bands, and his singing to her when she was very young, instilling in her a love of music. As a toddler, Amanda listened to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Etta James and at the age of three, made her first public appearance with her dad at her grandma and grandpa’s 25th anniversary. Amanda and her dad kept singing together. Amanda has recently gone solo and her self-titled debut album has garnered numerous award nominations and critical praise since its release.
Brown-haired, blue-eyed Tyler was born into his musical family on April 30, 1984. He learned to play the guitar and the art of writing songs from his father. When he was 13, Tyler and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee so that his father could concentrate on songwriting. After only three weeks in Music City, the Wilkinson family signed their first record deal with Giant Records. In addition to all things musical, Tyler loves scuba diving, football and honing his skills as the front man for his rock band, Motion Picture Ending. Even with all the fame, he remains modest; Tyler says he just wants “to do my best at anything I do and not limit myself.”
Born August 18, 1955 in Belleville, Ontario, Steve’s interest in music started when he bought his first guitar at age 13. He grew up loving the music of Hank Williams, Hank Snow and Johnny Cash, as well as The Beatles, Paul Simon and James Taylor. A self taught guitarist and songwriter, he claims that it’s his second love, music, that won his first love -- his wife, Christine. It was because of her support that he found the courage to move the family to Nashville. That move resulted in international number ones, gold albums, Grammy recognition, multiple Canadian awards and a hit CMT television series.
1999
The Wilkinsons Lyrics
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You called me by her name again
Thinking I was her again
When's this ever gonna end, oh
You're living somewhere in the past
Missing love that didn't last
(Oh...oh/And) this ain't 1999
This is here and now
You are mine
But you're cheatin' on me
You're cheatin' on us
You're cheatin' yourself
Right out of love
You're slipping away
From me unconsciously
And I'm losing you
To some old memory
You're haunted by that ghost in you
She always gets the most of you
Just want to be that close to you
I can't figure out what's wrong
I can't change your mind
But the only thing I know
Is that I'm being left behind
I'm being left behind
(Oh...oh/And) this ain't 1999
This is here and now
You are mine
But you're cheatin' on me
You're cheatin' on us
You're cheatin' yourself
Right out of love
You're slipping away
From me unconsciously
And I'm losing you
To some old memory
The lyrics to The Wilkinsons's song "1999" depict a struggling relationship where one partner is living in the past and constantly being reminded of a past lover who they are unable to let go of. The other partner is left feeling neglected and cheated on emotionally as their significant other becomes more and more distant. The chorus serves as a reminder that while the past may be important, it's important to live in the present and that their relationship is suffering due to their partner's inability to let go of their past.
The use of "1999" in the title and chorus alludes to the nostalgia that comes with looking back at a time that is perceived to be simpler or better. It was a year that marked the end of the millennium, the beginning of a new era, and thus, a time for reflection and introspection. However, the songwriter flips this idea of a new beginning and instead uses it to showcase the importance of being present in the current moment in order to maintain healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me by her name again
You mistakenly called me by your ex's name again
Thinking I was her again
Assuming that I resemble your ex-girlfriend in some way
When's this ever gonna end, oh
When will this habit of yours come to an end?
You're living somewhere in the past
You're stuck in the past and can't move on
Missing love that didn't last
You long for a love that was fleeting and didn't last
And what we have is fading fast
Our relationship is deteriorating rapidly
This ain't 1999
This is the present, not the past
This is here and now
We're in the present moment
You are mine
We are together in a committed relationship
But you're cheatin' on me
You're betraying me by not being fully present in our relationship
You're cheatin' on us
Your actions are harming our relationship as a whole
You're cheatin' yourself
By not fully investing in our relationship, you're missing out on the potential for love and happiness
Right out of love
By not committing fully, you're losing the love that we could have shared
You're slipping away
You're drifting away from me and our relationship
From me unconsciously
You're doing this without even realizing it
And I'm losing you
I am losing your affection and commitment
To some old memory
You're lost in nostalgia and memories of past relationships
You're haunted by that ghost in you
Your ex still has a hold on you emotionally
She always gets the most of you
Your ex still has an impact on your emotional state and actions
Just want to be that close to you
I just want to have a close, honest relationship with you
I can't figure out what's wrong
I am struggling to understand why you can't commit to our relationship fully
I can't change your mind
I can't force you to prioritize our relationship
But the only thing I know
The only thing I am sure of
Is that I'm being left behind
Is that I am being abandoned in this relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CORKY LAING, JOHN HEATON, STEVE WILKINSON, WILLIAM WALLACE
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