A Lifetime
Better Than Ezra
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Song Composition"A Lifetime" is a song by American alternative rock band "Better Than Ezra." The song was released in 2005.
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Album DetailIt is from their studio album "Before The Robots."
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Adult Top 40, testifying to its popularity.
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Musical StyleThe song melds the distinctive alternative rock sound of Better Than Ezra with some pop influences.
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Song Inspiration"A Lifetime" was inspired by the death of a friend from high school. The lyrics reflect on life and the passage of time.
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Personal ConnectionLead singer Kevin Griffin said in interviews that the song is very personal to him.
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Noteworthy LyricsNotably, the lyrics "Remember running through the sprinkler naked on the lawn" and "And wondering when you'd pass again the green house of your soul" evoke both the innocence of childhood and the pondering of the deeper mysteries of life.
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Therapeutic WritingFor the band's members, writing the song was a kind of therapy as it allowed them to express their feelings of loss and grief.
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Popular OpinionFans have described "A Lifetime" as one of the band's most powerful and emotionally resonant songs.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is notable for its use of reverse chronology, beginning with the band members as adults and rewinding back to their childhood.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics have praised the song for its emotive lyrics and catchy melody.
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Live Performances"A Lifetime" is a favorite during the band's live performances, as it often elicits a strong emotional response from the audience.
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Connections in Pop CultureThe song has been used in several TV shows and movies, including "Scrubs" and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
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