The song, written “during the lock down”, serves as an elegy to a world that may now be permanently altered. “Last week on Wednesday night there was an announcement from the Danish government that they would take further actions to limit the spreading of COVID-19,” explains Oh Land. “Every day this...
[Verse 1]
I miss one week ago
One week ago from now
I worried that I'd lost my phone
And everyone who tried to reach me would be quite annoyed
One week ago I worried 'bout a phone
[Verse 2]
I miss one week ago
One week ago from now
When I was running late again
And missed my exit on the freeway
Couldn't make a turn
One week ago I worried I was late
[Verse 3]
I miss one week ago
One week ago from now
I wondered who would appreciate
Or even get the music that I'm trying to create
One week ago I worried out of vain
[Verse 4]
I miss one week ago
One week ago from now
I got upset at 6 A.M
When birds were chirping violently
And the sun was peeking in
One week ago I worried
Would I fall asleep again?
(Fall asleep again)
[Verse 5]
I miss one week ago
One week ago from now
I worried 'bout a million things
And all of them are irrelevant 'cause everything has changed
And of all my previous worries, I'm ashamed
I Miss One Week Ago was written by Oh Land.
I Miss One Week Ago was produced by Adi Zukanović.
Oh Land released I Miss One Week Ago on Fri Mar 20 2020.