Lyric discussion by Jinx 

Cover art for Ahead By A Century lyrics by Tragically Hip, The

What the hell, no comments??? sick ass song!

I think this song is about one person realizing that another person was born before their time, the first person can see it; but he's of this time and only share the lament; the lament that she will never be fully appreciated in her time. And will likely struggle through a mediocre life despite her brilliance. Beautiful sadness.