I'm 15 for a moment
Caught in between ten and 20
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
I'm 22 for a moment
And she feels better than ever
And we're on fire
Making our way back from Mars
15, there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
15, there's never a wish better than this
When you've only got a hundred years to live
I'm 33 for a moment
I'm still the man, but you see I'm a "they"
A kid on the way, babe
A family on my mind
I'm 45 for a moment
The sea is high
And I'm heading into a crisis
Chasing the years of my life
15, there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose yourself within a morning star
15, I'm alright with you
15, there's never a wish better than this
When you've only got a hundred years to live
Half time goes by, suddenly you're wise
Another blink of an eye, 67 is gone
The sun is getting high
We're moving on
I'm 99 for a moment
And dying for just another moment
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
15, there's still time for you
22, I feel her too
33, you're on your way
Every day's a new day
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
15, there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to choose
Hey, 15, there's never a wish better than this
When you've only got a hundred years to live
About This Song
"100 Years" is a poignant reflection on the swift passage of time and the fleeting nature of life's different stages, told through snapshots of ages from 15 to 99. The song captures the universal experience of feeling caught between who we were and who we're becoming, with lyrics that move through decades in moments-from teenage dreams at 15 to the wisdom and mortality awareness of old age. Musically, it features Five for Fighting's signature piano-driven pop-rock style with gentle, contemplative melodies that mirror the song's introspective tone. The central theme revolves around making the most of our limited time on earth, with the recurring reminder that "you only got 100 years to live" serving as both sobering reality and urgent call to embrace each phase of life. The song resonates deeply because it articulates the bittersweet recognition that life moves faster than we expect, making it a modern classic about mortality and the preciousness of time.
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