Read the lyrics Eras Of Us– Lyrics . Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By FLETCHER, Jennifer Decilveo, Kinetics & One Love. Is Its Official Music Video Has been Released Dec. 8, 2023. And Present On The YouTube Channel. And lyrics can be seen above here.
The lyrics open with a person expressing excitement at finally meeting someone they’ve been anticipating for over twenty years. The meeting is compared to a scene from a special movie, making it feel like a really important and unforgettable moment.
[Verse 1]
How are you doin’?
Where have you been?
I’ve been practicin’ this moment for like twenty-somethin’ years in my head
“It’s nice to meet you”
That’s what I said
You said, “Baby, this is gonna be some movie shit we’ll never forget”
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The person asks how the other is doing and where they’ve been, revealing they’ve been imagining and preparing for this moment for a long time. The talk between them shows that the meeting is important and full of potential, making the other person think it will be a moment they’ll always remember.
[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes I re-run those sixteen seasons for the rush
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus reflects on the intensity of emotions, mentioning re-living sixteen seasons for the exhilaration it brings. This suggests a deep connection and a desire to delight the moments participated with the other person.
[Chorus]
These are the eras of us
A story of love
Stealin’ the air right from my lungs
Girl of my dreams
Forever we’re young
Remember it just the way it was
The eras of us
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus refers to the different phases or “eras” of their relationship. It describes their love story as stealing the air from their lungs and reminisces about the girl of their dreams. Despite the challenges, the stopgap is to stay ever youthful and flash back their trip together.
[Verse 2]
I’m New York City (I’m New York City)
You were L.A. (You were L.A.)
I would fly across the country just to kiss you and be back in a day (Oh-oh-oh)
We crashed just as quick as we burned
Now someone new get a turn
I don’t know you and it hurts (Mm-mm)
I told every one of my friends
You won’t get a lyric again
But God damn, here I fuckin’ am
[Explanation of Verse 2]
The second verse introduces the idea of being in different places, with one person in New York City and the other in L.A. The lyrics reveal a once relation that ended snappily, making room for someone new. Despite the attempt to move on, the songster acknowledges the moping pain and the unanticipated return to the recollections of their once love.
[Chorus]
Stuck in the eras of us
A story of love
Stealin’ the air right from my lungs
Girl of my dreams
Forever we’re young
Remember it just the way it was
The eras of us
[Explanation of Chorus]
In the chorus, the songster expresses being trapped in the recollections of their once relationship, represented as” the ages of us.” It signifies a love story that holds a significant place in their heart. Talking about stealing the air from their lungs means their connection was strong and breathtaking. Saying “forever we’re young” shows they want to keep the youthful and lively times they had.
[Bridge]
I didn’t mean it when I said I was numb
‘Cause I’m feelin’ every feelin’ cuttin’ straight to my guts
But the problem is that I’m just an adrenaline slut
Yeah, I said it, so what?
Lately, I’ve been swingin’ fists and startin’ a fight
I’ve been tryna kill the memory of you in my mind
It’s a cross I’m gonna bear until the day that I die
Yeah, I said it
[Explanation of Bridge]
The bridge delves into the singer’s emotional state, confessing they weren’t truly numb as claimed. The bridge explain raw feelings and frustrations, admitting to seeking adrenaline but struggling with the memories of the past.
[Chorus]
Oh, I miss the eras of us
A story of love
Stealin’ the air right from my lungs
Girl of my dreams
I fucked it up
We had it all and now it’s just
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the yearning for the past and the acknowledgment of having messed up the relationship. The recollections of their love story loiter, pressing the songster’s craving for the moments they partake together.
[Outro]
How are you doin’?
Where have you been?
I’ve been practicin’ this moment, but I never thought I’d see you again
[Explanation of Outro]
The lyrics conclude with a reflection on how the person is doing and where they’ve been. The lyrics reveal a once connection that ended snappily, making room for someone new. Despite the attempt to move on, the songster acknowledges the moping pain and the unanticipated return to the recollections of their once love.