The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Already There" by the artist "Verve, The"

In "Already There," The Verve paints a picture of aging, the fear of missed opportunities, and the enduring desire for a fulfilling life.

"Save your books and pills for later,

I didn't need them, I'm already there."

The protagonist dismisses advice and guidance ("books") and assistance ("pills"), perhaps suggesting that he's already experienced enough to know what he needs. "I'm already there" can be interpreted as a state of wisdom, acceptance, or, conversely, resignation.

"You can do anything you want to,

But all you gotta do is try."

This serves as a call to action, either to himself or the listener, encouraging the pursuit of one's path and the overcoming of fear.

"I thought the best days were behind,

My best years were left behind."

Here, the protagonist expresses regret and loss, a sentiment common to those reflecting on their lives.

"But then I felt them coming back to me,

And all those wild eyes,

All those wild eyes understand me."

A turning point emerges. The protagonist feels a surge of energy, a thirst for life. "Wild eyes" become a metaphor for those unafraid to take risks and live fully, and he feels a kinship with them.

"When the stars were cut out from the sky and their eyes were turned away,

I put them back, I put them back again.

If my skin looks old and tired from living,

I'll turn it inside out and bring it back to life."

The protagonist is determined to fight for his youth, his dreams. He refuses to surrender and wants to reclaim his lost joy.

"You better pray when the music is over

And you're left alone with your thoughts.

I'll be listening to the music 'til I die."

Music becomes a metaphor for life, passion, and movement. He chooses to embrace life fully until the very end, unafraid of death.

"Then I heard it cutting out.

I swear I heard the screaming.

And all those wild eyes,

Those wild eyes understand me -

They're scared they've lost their dreams.

They were closing in on me,

And I thought I was one of them."

The music abruptly stops, and disillusionment sets in. The protagonist sees that even the "wild eyes" fear losing their dreams, and it frightens him. He realizes he might not be as close to them as he thought.

The remaining lyrics are fragments of conversation, open to interpretation. Perhaps the protagonist encounters someone who reminds him of his own dreams and aspirations.