1999
Wilkinsons The 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 song "1999" by Wilkinsons The is a poignant love song about the frustration and heartbreak of being with someone who is still caught up in the memories and emotions of a past relationship. The lyrics speak directly to the singer's partner, who he believes is still haunted by an ex-lover and struggling to move on from the past. The singer understands the pain and longing that his partner feels but is also hurt and confused by the way in which it is affecting their current relationship.
The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing his frustration and hurt at being called by his partner's ex-lover's name. He is tired of being constantly reminded of the past and wants to move on to the present. However, he recognizes that his partner is still living in the past, missing the love that didn't last and fading away from him unconsciously. He implores his partner to let go of the old memories and focus on the present, but he still feels himself slipping away from her.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement about the way in which the past can interfere with the present. The singer reminds his partner that this is not 1999, but the here and now, and that she is cheating on them both by constantly dwelling on old memories. He is losing her to some old memory, and there is nothing he can do about it. The line "you're cheating yourself right out of love" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that by focusing on the past, his partner is missing out on the love that is right in front of her.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me by her name again
You referred to me by your previous lover's name again
Thinking I was her again
Assuming that I am still that same person from your past relationship
When's this ever gonna end, oh
When will you stop living in the past and move on in our present relationship?
You're living somewhere in the past
You cannot fully let go of your past relationship
Missing love that didn't last
You are still longing for a love that had ended in the past
And what we have is fading fast
Our current relationship is deteriorating because of your inability to let go of the past
This ain't 1999
This is not the past, things are different now
This is here and now
We are in the present and should focus on it, not the past
You are mine
We are in a committed relationship with each other
But you're cheatin' on me
You are emotionally unfaithful to our relationship by secretly dwelling on your past lover
You're cheatin' on us
You are not fully invested in our relationship, it's not just about you and me anymore
You're cheatin' yourself
You are robbing yourself of the love and happiness you deserve in the present by dwelling on the past
Right out of love
You are pushing yourself out of love by holding on to the past
You're slipping away
You are slowly pushing yourself out of our relationship by holding on to the past
From me unconsciously
You are not aware that you are slowly pushing yourself out of our relationship
And I'm losing you
I am losing you to your past and your inability to let go of it
To some old memory
You are giving up our present relationship for a memory from the past
You're haunted by that ghost in you
You are tormented by the memory of your past relationship
She always gets the most of you
Your past lover still has a hold on you despite being gone
Just want to be that close to you
I want to be close to you like your past lover was, but I cannot because you won't let go of your past
I can't figure out what's wrong
I am unable to decipher what is it that is keeping you attached to the past
I can't change your mind
I cannot force you to let go of your past, it's something you need to do on your own
But the only thing I know
The only thing I am certain of
Is that I'm being left behind
Is that you are choosing your past over our present relationship, and I am being left behind
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