Present Tense
Rediscovering Life's Passion: Present Tense by Minority Of One
Lyrics
Hey old friend
Addressing an old friend.
I saw you yesterday
Recently encountered the friend.
that look in your eyes
Observing a meaningful expression in the friend's eyes.
Was saying many things
The expression reflects unspoken thoughts.
The wife you don’t love
Friend is in an unloving marriage.
That job that you got
Unsatisfying job situation.
a role model for this world
Once a role model, now changed negatively.
That’s what you’ve become.
Reflecting on the friend's transformation.
And it’s so sad
Expressing sadness at the friend's current state.
See you this way
Expressing disappointment in seeing the friend this way.
Is there any left piece
Questioning if any part of the old friend remains.
Of my good old friend?
Expressing a desire to find remnants of the old friend.
I wish I could
Expressing a wish to save the friend from their current state.
I could save you
Emphasizing the desire to help but facing limitations.
But I’m afraid
Feeling that it might be too late to make a difference.
It is too fucking late
Expressing a sense of hopelessness.
I saw you there
Encountering the friend in a different setting.
So arrogant and proud
Noticing arrogance and pride in the friend's demeanor.
But was it really you?
Questioning if the observed traits truly define the friend.
‘cause I don’t care your money, your awards, your house
Indicating a lack of concern for the friend's material possessions.
And you can lie to me
Acknowledging the possibility of the friend lying about happiness.
But you are not happy
Asserting that the friend is not genuinely happy.
and you won’t ever be
Stating a belief that the friend will never find true happiness.
Chorus:
Starting the chorus.
I have to admit
Admitting fear upon seeing the friend's current state.
I was afraid when I saw you yesterday
Recalling a promise to avoid becoming like the friend.
We swore to god that we’ll never be this way
Refusing to revert to the past to escape pain.
And I refuse to retreat to younger years to kill the pain
Expressing a commitment to embracing life in the present.
‘cause I’m in love with life in present tense
Stating a love for life in the present tense.
Where’s your passion gone?
Questioning the disappearance of the friend's passion.
There’s no eagerness
Noting a lack of enthusiasm in the friend.
You gave up the chase
Friend abandoned pursuit of goals.
So you have to look back
Reflecting on the friend's tendency to reminisce.
To relieve those days
Looking back for genuine moments of happiness.
For a true smile
Searching for a true, authentic smile.
And there’s no buzz or lines
Not finding satisfaction in external factors.
That make you happy
No external factors bring happiness.
Chorus again.
Repeating the chorus.
I saw you yesterday
Reiterating the encounter with the friend.
I saw you yesterday
Repeating the observation of the friend.
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