Reflecting on the passage of time, Bastille's poignant track delves into themes of nostalgia and regret. The 'winter of our youth' serves as a metaphor for the end of carefree days and the onset of responsibility and maturity. The lyrics express a longing for the past, coupled with fear and apprehension about the future. This is evident in lines like "I've got nostalgia running through me" and "It's 4 AM here comes the fear". The repeated phrase "I relive it" suggests an inability to move forward due to being anchored in past memories or mistakes. However, there's also a sense of self-awareness that dwelling on the past can be unproductive and potentially harmful - "I let myself bathe in the past for way too long". 🕰️
