Meaning of Age of Anxiety I lyrics by Arcade Fire

December 27, 2022

The song "Age of Anxiety I" by Arcade Fire speaks of the struggles of living in an age of doubt and anxiety. The song explores the difficulty of trying to figure out what we want and what others want, and how we struggle to connect with one another in that space. It speaks of the loneliness of this age and the feeling of being trapped in a maze of mirrors and holograms being unable to touch or feel anything. Even when we try to express our emotions, they mean nothing in the face of uncertainty. The chorus reinforces the idea of deep anxiety “living in the age of anxiety.” The end of the song also touches upon being stuck between being selfish in our emotions and being able to understand others. The final refrain entreats us “Gotta get the spirit out of me / This anxiety that’s inside of me”.

The song ultimately speaks to the struggle of living in a time of great anxiety and doubt, and speaks to the need to connect with one another and to express our individual and collective anxieties.

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