Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Well I've been running from something
Twenty years in my car
Down a road that's leading me nowhere
Yeah we drive through the farmland
No one knows where we're from
Could I kiss you and make you a queen?
Or something in between
Do you want to see it
The place where I am free?
Cause in my mind I need it
But you're nowhere near to me
Move to New York City
Take your woman by the hand
Leave her there with your things on the doorstep
And there's no way around it
Could this be our last dance?
So fall asleep with the t.v. darling
I'll be back again
Do you want to see it
The place where I am free?
Cause in my mind I've been there
And there's no one here but me
In the morning it'll find you
Let the light shine away
Down a road that's leading me nowhere
And there's no way around it
Could this be our last dance?
Just fall asleep with the t.v. darling
I'll be back again
I'll be back again
Twenty years in my car
Down a road that's leading me nowhere
Yeah we drive through the farmland
No one knows where we're from
Could I kiss you and make you a queen?
Or something in between
Do you want to see it
The place where I am free?
Cause in my mind I need it
But you're nowhere near to me
Move to New York City
Take your woman by the hand
Leave her there with your things on the doorstep
And there's no way around it
Could this be our last dance?
So fall asleep with the t.v. darling
I'll be back again
Do you want to see it
The place where I am free?
Cause in my mind I've been there
And there's no one here but me
In the morning it'll find you
Let the light shine away
Down a road that's leading me nowhere
And there's no way around it
Could this be our last dance?
Just fall asleep with the t.v. darling
I'll be back again
I'll be back again
Lyrics submitted by dustfinger
Twenty Years Lyrics as written by Dan Layus Mike Flynn
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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My interpretation of the song is being with someone, but you realise you need to be single for a while. you recognise that although they may be the love of your life, you might not be ready (Do you want to see The place where I am free? Cos in my mind I need it But you're nowhere near to me).
You need to explore yourself, so you make them as comfortable and prepared as possible (Leave her there with your things on the doorstep And there's no way around it) You are not sure how you are going to do it, (Down a road that's leading me nowhere And there's no way around it)
And in the end you try to reassure them that although it might not work now, you would like to try it when the time is right (I'll be back again) but you still have doubts that they might move on without you(Could this be our last dance?)
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Dude...bravo. I couldn't have said it better myself. Actually, you said it much better, because you put my thoughts into the words that I couldn't express. Well done.
this is an amazing song, without a doubt the best one on the new cd. its so sad and full of emotion. i just love the part at the end when she shouts "fall asleep with the tv darling". so good
awwwww
this is one of my favorites on the new ep but i'm not sure what exactly the message is.
This song is amazing. I love the background music. To me it just sounds like growing up and figuring out people, wondering if you'll ever see them again.
i agree on that
Awesome song, if anyone knows what it means I'd like to know :)
I completely agree with Ralbs. Veryyy true song :]
The way I see it is, He's been running away from things his whole life, love being one of them. He knows that he wants to be with her but something is holding him back and he wants to show her why he loves and how much he loves her.But doesnt think she will understand (Do you want to see The place where I am free? Cos in my mind I need it But you're nowhere near to me)
but in the end he leaves he goes other places does what he needs to do but in the end finds himself coming back. and the part about falling asleep with the T.V on, I think he is telling her to wait for him, Don't give up hope, cause he is coming back.
i think it is about let go what you´ve always loved, maybe he's a runaway, a fugitive. he is going to try to come back someday, so he asks her to wait. but first he has to go away, and it's not because he doesnt love her...
i agree with what's already been said about this song. it's one of my favorite songs by these guys and it's just really deep and meaningful in the lyrics as well as the beautiful melodies... i love it.