Otis
Eternal Echoes: Nostalgia and Heartache in Millencolin's Otis
Lyrics
I remember when this was different then a job
I recall when this was more than just a job
for friendship and for fun, in harmony we got it done
It used to be about friendship and enjoyment, working together harmoniously
we had a good scene going in our hometown Pennybridge
We had a thriving music scene in our hometown, Pennybridge
Most of those bands are gone, it can be tough to stand alone
Many of those bands are no longer around, and it's challenging to stand alone
so many times it has been shown
Repeated reference to the difficulty of standing alone in the music scene
But it looks good, just as it should
Despite challenges, the situation appears good and as expected
feels good, not for me I can't say that yet
It looks and feels good, but the speaker cannot personally affirm it yet
You were my girl until this day
The speaker reminisces about a past relationship
I can't understand you're not anymore
Expressing confusion and disappointment about the end of the relationship
more than two years shared with you
Over two years were spent together in the relationship
all the things that we've been through
Reflecting on the shared experiences in the relationship
In my memory forever, you'll be there until I die
The memory of the person will be everlasting, even beyond death
and though this is the end, I love you more then as a friend
Despite the end of the relationship, the speaker still loves the person deeply
doesn't matter it's the end
The finality of the relationship is acknowledged, but it doesn't matter
But it looks good, just as it should
Similar to line 7, everything looks good despite difficulties
feels good, not when you're filled up with regret
It looks and feels good, but not when filled with regret
Everything has it's time and I will sure have mine
Emphasizing the timing of events, suggesting the speaker's turn will come
so many things that we start almost tear us apart, eventually
Many endeavors that start can almost lead to separation but may eventually bring people closer
everyone has their own way they got to go
Everyone has their unique path to follow
so many things that we start with people who breaks our heart
Starting things with people who break hearts is common, leading to repetition
one time, then do the same to another one
Repeating the cycle of heartbreak with different individuals
But it looks good, just as it should
Reiteration that everything appears good despite personal uncertainty
feels good, not for me I can't say that yet
It looks and feels good, but the speaker cannot personally affirm it yet
But it looks good, just as it should
Similar to line 18, everything looks good despite difficulties
feels good, not when you're filled up with regret
It looks and feels good, but not when filled with regret
feels good, not for me I can't say that yet
It feels good, but the speaker cannot affirm it personally yet
feels good,
Continuation of the uncertainty regarding personal feelings
if I felt good today you know that I would stay
If the speaker felt good today, they would choose to stay
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