Next Year
Embracing Today: Hunter Brothers' Reflection on Seizing the Present
Lyrics
Caught a glare in the rearview mirror
Reflecting on a glare seen in the rearview mirror, possibly symbolizing a moment of realization or introspection.
Tomorrow's closer than it appears
Highlighting the imminent nature of the future, emphasizing that tomorrow is approaching rapidly.
Polaroid on the dash
Reference to a Polaroid photo on the dashboard, suggesting a snapshot of a specific moment in time.
Man, don't it all fade fast
Expressing the fleeting nature of life and experiences, acknowledging how things fade quickly.
cll the shoulda done's, never did
Mentioning regrets or missed opportunities, things that were never accomplished (shoulda done's).
Shoulda called when I didn't
Regretting not making a call when it was necessary or important.
clways time but there isn't
Highlighting the perception of time and the illusion of having enough time when, in reality, time is limited.
Wish I woulda known back then
Expressing a wish for awareness or knowledge about certain things in the past.
Send a note to myself
Suggesting the idea of sending advice or a message to the past self.
Sayin somethin' ‘bout living
Encouraging a reflection on living and making the most of the present moment.
Chorus
Chorus emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the present, questioning if the current times are the "good ol' days."
OOOOOOO
-Living in the moment
-OOOOOOO
-Time's slippin tryin' to hold it
-What if these are the good ol' days
-Right here?
-I don't wanna hear me say “next year”
-Next year
-Maybe if I woulda took my phone and shut it off
Speculating about an alternative scenario where distractions (phone) are eliminated for a meaningful conversation.
I wish we would've just talked
Expressing a desire for more communication or dialogue in a past relationship.
cnd every year since you left
Acknowledging the ongoing pain or emotional impact of a past event, particularly a departure.
I pray this one hurts less
Expressing a hope for decreasing emotional pain with each passing year.
cll the shoulda done's, never did
Reiteration of regrets and the desire for a different approach to life, emphasizing the importance of living.
Shoulda called when I didn't
-clways time but there isn't
-Wish I woulda known back then
-Send a note to myself
-Sayin' somethin‘ ‘bout living
-Chorus
Closing choruses emphasizing the reluctance to hear oneself postpone living ("next year"), reinforcing the theme of cherishing the present.
The hellos and goodbyes
-The lows and the highs
-Don't want no regrets but I got ‘em
-Happens in a blink
-Quicker than you think
-Sure as spring turns to summer turns to autumn
-Chorus x2
-I don't wanna hear me say “next year”
-Next year
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