Anniversary
Voltaire Lyrics


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Do I look the same to you? 'Cause I don't feel so.
You know everything must change as time goes by.
Though it feels like yesterday when we first met.
I feel I'm sinking deeper.
Do you look the same to me? Well, I don't think so.
You know everything must change as time goes by.
Like the flowers that dry, locking inside
Forever their beauty.
And they said this feeling fades,
It gets stronger everyday.
And they said that beauty fades.
You're more beautiful than ever.
They said we'd drift away,
We're still standing here.
And it feels like everyday is our anniversary.
Well, I stumble through the dark and light a candle
And the path the wax will take, no one can know.
And you said it looked like snow or maybe clouds,
And I think it looks like heaven.
So we make it into a ring and make a mold.
And we welt above the flames the whitest gold.
When hot and cold collide what's left in place
Is forever and ever.




Some say things worth having take some time.
As they get older they get better.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Voltaire's song Anniversary explore the concept of change over time and the endurance of love. The song starts with the singer questioning whether they look the same to their loved one, acknowledging the inevitability of change as time goes by. Despite this, the singer reminisces about their first meeting and expresses feelings of sinking deeper into their love.


The lyrics also reflect on the fleeting nature of beauty, comparing it to flowers that dry up and lock inside forever, yet the sense of love and connection between the couple continues to grow stronger with each passing day. The singer rejects the idea that their love will fade or that they will drift apart, as they still stand together with each passing anniversary, celebrating their enduring bond.


The chorus highlights the power and beauty of their love, indicating that every day feels like their anniversary. The lyrics suggest that, just like how the ring they make out of wax and gold is forever, the couple's love is enduring and unchanging. The song concludes on an optimistic note, with the singer acknowledging that some things take time to mature and get better with age.


Line by Line Meaning

Do I look the same to you? 'Cause I don't feel so.
I question whether or not you see me the same, because internally, I'm not the same person anymore.


You know everything must change as time goes by.
Change is inevitable and affects all aspects of life.


Though it feels like yesterday when we first met.
Despite the passage of time, the memory of first meeting you seems as fresh as yesterday.


I feel I'm sinking deeper.
I sense myself falling deeper into my emotions or a situation.


Do you look the same to me? Well, I don't think so.
I doubt that you look the same to me, as time has a way of changing people.


Like the flowers that dry, locking inside Forever their beauty.
Similar to flowers that preserve their beauty even after drying up, some things endure despite the passage of time.


And they said this feeling fades, It gets stronger everyday.
Contrary to popular belief, this feeling only intensifies with each passing day.


And they said that beauty fades. You're more beautiful than ever.
Despite the idea that beauty fades with age, I find you more stunning than ever.


They said we'd drift away, We're still standing here.
Despite the expectation that we would grow apart, we remain steadfast and united.


And it feels like everyday is our anniversary.
Every day feels like a celebration of our love and relationship.


Well, I stumble through the dark and light a candle And the path the wax will take, no one can know.
I navigate through difficult times by taking small steps and following the path that unfolds, regardless of the uncertainty that lies ahead.


And you said it looked like snow or maybe clouds, And I think it looks like heaven.
We may see things differently, but we still find beauty in each other's viewpoint.


So we make it into a ring and make a mold. And we welt above the flames the whitest gold. When hot and cold collide what's left in place Is forever and ever.
We turn our experiences into something unbreakable, like a ring made of gold, which symbolizes the passion we have for each other.


Some say things worth having take some time. As they get older they get better.
Valuable things require patience and time to be fully appreciated, and often become even more valuable over time.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, MISSING LINK MUSIC
Written by: CARL WHEELER, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

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@mr.tiddles556

I'm playing this at my wedding today, and it's making me cry every time I listen to it

@TheLairofVoltaire

Congratulations!!!

@PopoTheRabbit12

My boyfriend sang this to me a few months before he died.. Everytime I hear this song, it brings a small tear of joy from my eye.. Thank you for this absolutely lovely song Voltaire. It's one of the few things that brings so much happiness into my mind..

@hehe3301

Who else would want Voltaire to play this at their wedding? I DO

@samcyphers2902

This is the single most beautiful song I've ever heard in my entire life

Thank you for sharing it, Mr. Voltaire

@Oceiota

This song is just so beautiful...

quickly clicks at Ex Lover's Lover from suggested videos to keep internal mushyness in check

@DavyManners

Oh man. First song I ever heard by Voltaire, as a teenager. Little did I know it'd start a lifelong love for his gorgeous music. <3

@AmosTheTalented

Today is the 10th Anniversary for my wife and I. First thing I did this morning was share this song on our social media. It is simply perfect.

@TheLairofVoltaire

Happy anniversary!!!!

@AmosTheTalented

@The Lair of Voltaire thank you!!!

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