Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “After 2012” by The Dollyrots
Time has come like a freight train,
The world will change and rearrange.
It’s time to look straight ahead,
Don’t turn away and just forget.
This song speaks to the anxiety many of us felt after 2012, the year of supposed looming disaster for which most of us weren’t prepared. It suggests that uncertainty and change is a natural part of life, and that the best thing to do is look forward and prepare for what’s to come. To not forget what happened in 2012, but to use it as a motivator for what’s to come. Despite the worries, the speaker is ready for whatever comes next, and will prepare for the unknown.
The impending darkness can be daunting,
But we can work this out in time.
Look up and fight the demons within,
There’s a strength while standing here.
These lyrics speak to the idea of being resilient in the face of chaos and disruption. Despite feeling overwhelmed by what the future might bring, the speaker urges everyone to remain strong, and focus on the strength of community. With courage and solidarity, the unknown can be faced.
So don’t sit around and wait for the end,
We all have the power to bend.
Though the world will not come undone,
It’s up to us how the story’s spun.
In this stanza, the singer encourages the listener to take charge of their own destiny.