Nine in the Afternoon

The lyrics describe returning to a familiar place and rediscovering a joyful connection. The speakers feel close, carefree, and unusually alive together. As the song moves between memories of “where we began” and the present, there is a small shift: they once felt unique, but now seem to be learning how to name and share that happiness.

“Back to the street” and “back to the room” suggest revisiting places tied to an earlier, meaningful time; they may be real locations or symbols of returning to a feeling. “Your eyes are the size of the moon” is an exaggerated image that could suggest wonder, excitement, or widened eyes. The phrase “you could ’cause you can, so you do” presents action as easy and spontaneous: the person follows their ability or desire without overthinking.

“Nine in the afternoon” is an unusual time, which gives the refrain a dreamy, slightly disorienting quality. It might point to a moment when ordinary time and rules seem less important, rather than a precise hour. The lyrics also mention reading things they “shouldn’t,” but do not explain what those things are. This leaves the song’s sense of freedom and emotional intensity open to several readings, while its repeated descriptions of feeling good make the overall mood unmistakably exuberant.