I drew the smile upon my face
I paved the road that would one day leave me lonely
No angels too good to fall from grace
If she lets go of whatever keeps her holy

But I'm still here holding on too tight, to everything that I left behind
I don't care if the world is mine
'Cause this is all I know

When I got my back up against the wall
Don't need no one to rescue me
'Cause I ain't waiting up for no miracle
Yeah, tonight I'm running free
Into the blue, into the blue
With nothing to lose, into the blue

I'm not ashamed of all my mistakes
'Cause through the cold
I still kept the fire burning
These memories that I can't erase
Always remind me I'm on an endless journey

But I'm still here holding on too tight
To everything that I left behind
I don't care if the world is mine
'Cause this is all I know

When I got my back up against the wall
Don't need no one to rescue me
'Cause I ain't waiting up for no miracle
Yeah, tonight I'm running free
Into the blue, into the blue
With nothing to lose
Into the blue

I'll go where nobody knows
Wherever the wind is blowing
Even if I'm alone

When I got my back up against the wall
Don't need no one to rescue me
'Cause I ain't waiting up for no miracle
Yeah tonight I'm running free
Into the blue, into the blue
With nothing to lose
Into the blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kylie Minogue's song "Into the Blue" suggest a journey towards self-discovery and freedom. The first stanza represents the singer's attempts to create happiness and fulfillment in her life. She has paved the way for her future but as she looks back at her past, she realizes that her choices have left her feeling lonely. The second part of the verse then shares her realization that even the seemingly perfect people can make mistakes, and that it is important to let go of things that no longer serve us.

The chorus portrays a sense of confidence and independence. Kylie acknowledges that she is capable of breaking free from any situations that hold her back, and speaks of running into the blue, a symbol of the unknown, with nothing to lose. The second verse further reflects on Kylie's personal growth and the acceptance of the mistakes she has made along the way. She has kept the fire burning, no matter what obstacles she has faced, and remains hopeful and determined in making her way through life.

The bridge then describes Kylie's willingness to venture out into the world, no matter the destination. She will go into the unknown and wherever the wind takes her, with or without company. The song concludes with another repetition of the chorus. The lyrics of the song suggest a journey towards self-discovery, independence, and acceptance of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

I drew the smile upon my face
I pretended to be happy even though I knew the choices I made would make me lonely.

I paved the road that would one day leave me lonely
The path I chose led me to a place where I am alone and have nobody to blame but myself.

No angels too good to fall from grace
Even the best of us can make mistakes and lose our way.

If she lets go of whatever keeps her holy
If she gives up on what is important to her, she will lose herself.

But I'm still here holding on too tight, to everything that I left behind
I am still holding onto my past even though it's time to let go and move on.

I don't care if the world is mine
I don't need to have everything to be happy as long as I have my own sense of purpose.

'Cause this is all I know
I am doing the best I can with what I have and that's all that matters to me.

When I got my back up against the wall
When I am in a difficult situation with no one to turn to.

Don't need no one to rescue me
I am strong enough to get through it on my own.

'Cause I ain't waiting up for no miracle
I am not relying on luck to save me; I am taking control of my own life.

Yeah, tonight I'm running free
I am finally free from my past and ready to start anew.

Into the blue, into the blue
I am venturing into the unknown and embracing the future.

With nothing to lose, into the blue
I am taking risks and pursuing my dreams without fear of failure.

I'm not ashamed of all my mistakes
I have learned from my past and am using it to grow and improve.

'Cause through the cold
Even in tough times and adversity.

I still kept the fire burning
I never lost my passion and determination to succeed.

These memories that I can't erase
My memories remind me of the lessons I've learned and how far I've come.

Always remind me I'm on an endless journey
I am always growing and changing, and my journey never truly ends.

I'll go where nobody knows
I am willing to explore new places and take chances.

Wherever the wind is blowing
I am open to new experiences and opportunities, and willing to follow the path that life takes me on.

Even if I'm alone
I am confident in my ability to navigate life on my own.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KELLY SHEEHAN, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, MARCO LISBOA, MIKE DEL RIO

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