Make It
Lij Gilmour Lyrics
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We shared our secrets ‘til the sun came up
Turn them all to dust
And now that time is moving on
You don't know where to call home
Just keep going on
Going on
Going on
And if your flame it starts to die
Don't forget to fuel the fire with some certainty
It's all you need, all you need
When you feel like you're ok
And the clouds all move away
Don't wait for a better day
Just take it now and don't slow down
Wait ‘til I can find myself
Wait ‘til I can feel it again
No
Wait ‘til we can make it by ourselves
For tonight I won't fight if you let it in
I know that you know you've lost control
We can let it win
Wait ‘til I can find myself
Wait ‘til I can feel it again
No
The world will turn as we go on
Fall asleep between my arms and wait for another day
And when the time has come & gone
Don't forget where you went wrong
Just keep going on
Going on
Going on
And if your fire starts to die
I'll be there to fuel the fire with some clarity
It's all you need, all you need
When you feel like you're ok
And the clouds all move away
Don't wait for a better day
Just take it now and don't slow down
Wait ‘til I can find myself
Wait ‘til I can feel it again
No
Wait ‘til we can make it by ourselves
For tonight I won't fight if you let it in
I know that you know you've lost control
We can let it win
Wait ‘til I can find myself
Wait ‘til I can feel it again
No
The sooner we rise
The faster we fall
But now it's our time to make it through it all
The sooner we rise
The faster we fall
But now it's our time to make it through it all
When you feel like you're ok
And the clouds all move away
Don't wait for a better day
Just take it now and don't slow down
The lyrics of Lij Gilmour's song "Make It" revolve around the theme of perseverance in the face of uncertainty and the importance of continuing to fuel the fire of one's dreams and aspirations. The opening verses reference a deep bond formed in youth with a partner, in which secrets were shared until dawn, but with time the bond has weakened and the sense of home has been lost. The chorus encourages the listener to not wait for a better day but, instead, to take action and continue to fuel their passions with certainty. The bridge suggests that despite the inevitability of failures and missteps, one should keep moving ahead and learn from their mistakes. The lyrics conclude with the reminder to take hold of the present moment and make the most of it instead of waiting for a better tomorrow.
The song's message of resilience and hope is further emphasized by its uplifting melody and soaring chorus. The use of repetition in the verses, as well as the inclusion of call and response choruses, and the transition from sombre verses to triumphant choruses, all lend a sense of urgency and positivity to the composition.
Line by Line Meaning
We made our home when we were young
We created a world for ourselves when we were inexperienced and untried.
We shared our secrets ‘til the sun came up
We confided in each other without reservation, staying up all night to do so.
Turn them all to dust
Letting the secrets and the past fade away into oblivion.
And now that time is moving on
Acknowledging that life does move on.
You don't know where to call home
Feeling lost, disconnected and aimless.
Just keep going on
Going on
Going on
Persevere and move forward despite feeling lost.
And if your flame it starts to die
When your passion or drive begins to diminish.
Don't forget to fuel the fire with some certainty
It's all you need, all you need
Strengthen your passion and drive with certainty, it's the only thing necessary.
When you feel like you're ok
And the clouds all move away
Don't wait for a better day/Just take it now and don't slow down
Seize the moment when you feel good and unencumbered; don't wait or hesitate.
Wait ‘til I can find myself
Wait ‘til I can feel it again
No
Wait ‘til we can make it by ourselves
For tonight I won't fight if you let it in
Don't wait till you're alone, give your heart a chance at happiness now.
I know that you know you've lost control
We can let it win
Despite realizing you're helpless, you can choose to let go or succumb to it.
The world will turn as we go on
Fall asleep between my arms and wait for another day
And when the time has come & gone
Don't forget where you went wrong
Just keep going on
Going on
Going on
Life goes on, despite small victories or defeats. Acknowledge your mistakes and keep pushing forward.
I'll be there to fuel the fire with some clarity
It's all you need, all you need
I'll help you rediscover your passion and purpose, providing you with the clarity you need.
The sooner we rise
The faster we fall
But now it's our time to make it through it all
When you feel like you're ok
And the clouds all move away
Don't wait for a better day
Just take it now and don't slow down
The risks we take may lead to glory or failure, but it's our time to accept these consequences and move forward.
Contributed by Jayce M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.