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"5 Years" is a song about a woman confronting someone who is denying her of love and affection, challenging them to take a chance on her, but ultimately realizing that they are too afraid to handle love. Björk expresses that she has many things to offer and the person who is denying her will eventually regret their decision, but it will be too late. She is tired of cowardice, of people saying they want love but not being able to handle it. The chorus repeats the message that they "can't handle love", emphasizing that the person will never be able to fully experience the depths and beauty of love due to their fear and inability to take a risk. The repetition of "I dare you" in the song's ending reinforces the idea that the protagonist is challenging the other to face their fears and take a chance on love. Ultimately, the song highlights the importance of being open to the vulnerability and risk involved with love in order to fully experience its rewards.
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