Eras Of Us Lyrics – Fletcher

[Verse 1]
How are you doing?
Where have you been?
I’ve been practicing this moment for like twenty-something years in my head
“It’s nice to meet you”
That’s what I said
You said, “Baby, this is gonna be some movie sh!t we’ll never forget”

Explanation of Verse 1
The songster asks about the other person’s well- being and expresses curiosity about where they have been. The lyrics suggest a long-standing expectation or daydreaming about meeting the person, conceivably for numerous times. The citation of” moviesh!t” implies a cinematic or memorable hassle that they will noway forget.

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes I re-run those sixteen seasons for the rush

Explanation of Pre-Chorus
The songster mentionsre-running recollections or gests from the history(” sixteen seasons”) for the exhilaration or excitement.

[Chorus: Fletcher]
These are the eras of us, a story of love
Stealing 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 reflects on the different” eras” of the relationship, portraying it as a story of love. The conceit of stealing the air from the songster’s lungs suggests the intensity and significance of the connection. The expression” ever we are youthful” implies a desire to hold onto the immature and debonair aspects of the relationship. The songster expresses a want to flash back the relationship just as it was.

[Verse 2: Fletcher]
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-hmm)
I told every one of my friends
You won’t get a lyric again
But God damn, here I f**kin’ am

Explanation of Verse 2
The songster contrasts their locales, being in New York City while the other person is in Los Angeles. There is a sense of commitment and trouble to maintain the connection, similar as flying across the country just to be with the person for a day. The lyrics admit the quick rise and fall of the relationship, with someone new taking a turn. The emotional impact is apparent in the lines expressing hurt and surprise.

[Chorus: Fletcher]
Stuck in the eras of us, a story of love
Stealing 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 reflects on the different” eras” of the relationship, portraying it as a story of love. The conceit of stealing the air from the songster’s lungs suggests the intensity and significance of the connection. The expression” ever we are youthful” implies a desire to hold onto the immature and debonair aspects of the relationship. The songster expresses a want to flash back the relationship just as it was.

[Bridge: Fletcher]
I didn’t mean it when I said I was numb
‘Cause I’m feelin’ every feeling cutting 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 swinging fists and starting 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 songster confesses to not meaning it when they claimed to be numb, indicating that they’re passing deep feelings. There is a tone- apprehensive acknowledgment of engaging in destructive actions and trying to numb the pain. The lyrics convey a struggle with the recollections and the moping impact of the once relationship.

[Chorus: Fletcher]
Oh, I miss the eras of us, a story of love
Stealing the air right from my lungs
Girl of my dreams, I f**ked it up
We had it all and now it’s just

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the nostalgia for the different ages of the relationship. The songster expresses remorse for intruding up the relationship.

[Outro: Fletcher]
How are you doing?
Where have you been?
I’ve been practicing this moment
But I never thought I’d see you again

Explanation of Outro
The outro revisits the opening lines, asking how the other person is doing and expressing surprise at seeing them again. The songster reflects on the practice of imagining such a moment but noway awaiting it to actually be.

Overall
In summary,” Ages” by Fletcher delves into the feelings, recollections, and complications of a once romantic relationship, expressing a blend of nostalgia, remorse, and surprise at the unanticipated reunion.