Lyrics
Time Is Wasting Away
Time is passing quickly and not being used efficiently.
All Was Quiet On The Morning We Met On A Hot June Day
Describing the calmness of the moment they first met in June.
Yeah, It Won't Last Too Long
Emphasizing the transient nature of the current state.
It's A Real Cheap Hit, If You Blink You Could Miss It
Refers to a moment that is easy to miss if not paying attention.
A Real Cheap Hit, It's Gonna Go By Quick
Reiterating that the significant moment will pass quickly.
Then We're Gone
Expressing the brevity of important moments, followed by departure.
(Then We're Gone)
Repetition for emphasis, underlining the ephemeral nature of events.
If I'm James Dean
Comparing the speaker to James Dean, an iconic figure.
You're "Easy Rider"
Drawing a parallel with "Easy Rider," suggesting a complementary role.
If I'm "Led Zeppelin III"
Further analogies using famous albums, highlighting individuality.
You're "Holy Diver"
Comparing the listener to "Holy Diver," creating a unique dynamic.
If You're Keanu In "Speed" I'm Your Winona Ryder
Referencing movie characters to strengthen the connection between the speaker and the listener.
Why Hide From History If You're A Lifer?
Promoting embracing one's history rather than hiding from it.
You Know I Can't Stand The Waiting
Expressing impatience and dislike for waiting.
But It's Hardly The Hardest Part
Acknowledging that waiting is not the most challenging aspect.
I Was Born In The 80s
Revealing the speaker's birth decade, setting a temporal context.
Too Late For The Good Shit, Too Early To Get Over It
Feeling caught between eras, missing out on the best times.
Too Young To Be Dull, To Old To Be Sharp
Describing a state of being not too young but not too old.
Like James Dean
Repetition of the James Dean analogy for emphasis.
But You're "Easy Rider"
Reiterating the complementary relationship with "Easy Rider."
Barely "Led Zeppelin III"
Downplaying the speaker's significance compared to iconic albums.
You're "Holy Diver"
Comparing the listener to "Holy Diver" again.
You're Keanu In "Speed," I'm Your Winona Ryder
Repeating the movie character analogy, reinforcing the connection.
Why Hide From History If You're A Lifer?
Restating the encouragement to embrace one's history.
When I'm Forgetting My Place You Are The Reminder
Highlighting the listener's role in reminding the speaker of their place.
Why Hide From History If You're A Lifer?
Reiterating the importance of embracing one's history for a fulfilling life.
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