Another Life
Young Mister Lyrics
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How are you?
I like your colors
And the way you sing
You seem real nice
I wish we could hold hands
But I've got legs
I know that it's impossible
And this is all across the line
But if I had fingers
I would cross them
And wish that I could love you in another life
So I go
Through the lonely woods
In search of a way
To try and forget
But I've looked everywhere
There isn't a fox in the forest
That could get your song
Out of my head
I know that it's impossible
And this is all across the line
But if I had fingers
I would cross them
And wish that I could love you in another life
In "Another Life," Young Mister sings from the perspective of someone who sees a bird and wishes that they could be together despite their physical differences - the person having legs and the bird having wings. The singer appreciates the bird's beauty and wishes they could hold hands, but acknowledges that it's impossible. The person tells the bird that if they had fingers, they would cross them and hope that they could be together in another life. The bird's song is stuck in the singer's head, and they go through lonely woods to try and forget.
The lyrics suggest unrequited love and longing for something that can never be. The singer's desire to be with the bird is not only impossible but also "across the line," meaning it's inappropriate and goes beyond the boundaries of what is acceptable. The song could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting something that is not meant for us or pursuing someone who is unattainable.
Overall, "Another Life" is a poignant and heartfelt song that explores themes of longing, impossibility, and unrequited love. It highlights the beauty of the world around us while acknowledging the inherent sadness of our limitations and the things we cannot have.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello little bird
Greeting the bird and beginning a conversation.
How are you?
Inquiring about the bird's well-being.
I like your colors
Complimenting the bird's appearance.
And the way you sing
Appreciating the bird's singing ability.
You seem real nice
Expressing an overall positive impression of the bird.
I wish we could hold hands
Expressing a desire for physical contact with the bird.
But I've got legs
Acknowledging the physical differences between the singer and the bird.
And you've got wings
Further acknowledging the physical differences between the artist and the bird.
I know that it's impossible
Recognizing the unfeasibility of a romantic relationship between the artist and the bird.
And this is all across the line
Accepting the boundary between different species.
But if I had fingers
Expressing a hypothetical scenario where the singer could cross fingers.
I would cross them
Desiring a positive outcome despite the impossible situation.
And wish that I could love you in another life
Desiring a scenario where the singer and the bird could have a romantic relationship.
So I go
Continuing with the singer's response to the impossible situation.
Through the lonely woods
Describing the environment the singer is in.
In search of a way
Looking for a solution to the inner turmoil caused by the impossible situation.
To try and forget
Trying to move past the impossible situation.
But I've looked everywhere
Expressing an exhaustive effort to find a solution.
There isn't a fox in the forest
A metaphorical way of saying that there is no way to forget about the bird.
That could get your song
Describing how the bird's singing ability is stuck in the artist's mind.
Out of my head
Unable to forget about the bird and move past the impossible situation.
Writer(s): Stephen Fiore
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.