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Life begins to happen when I plan something else
Trying to be somebody, but all I got was someone else
My plan's always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know
Life begins to happen when I plan something else
Trying to be somebody, but all I got was someone else
But my plan's always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know

The hardest place to be
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
The arrow in your heart

Now I'm restless, running from the present, I
I know my mind's been cheating, thinking that I will arrive
But my plan's always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know

The hardest place to be
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
(The arrow in your heart)
(Arrow in your heart)
(Arrow in your heart)

I'm fast and I'll end up exhausted
Out of breath, thinking where I went wrong
This heart is afraid to beat slowly
Miss a chance at what I could become
I know that I can't run forever
But I can't stand still for too long
This heart is afraid to beat slowly

The hardest place to be, oh
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
(The arrow in your heart)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of half•alive's song Arrow talk about the difficulty of being present in the moment, accepting oneself, and the fear of missing out on one's potential. The first verse opens with the idea that life starts happening when we try to make plans as it disrupts the natural flow of life. Trying to be someone else results in losing oneself. Planning seems to inhibit rather than aid, and constant change can result in chaos. The chorus emphasizes that the hardest place to be is where you are, the space between the start and finish. This space is compared to an arrow in the heart, something that deepens the pain and accelerates the longing.


The second verse is a reflection of being restless and always running from the present. The idea of cheating oneself surfaces, suggesting that the compulsive need to move forward is ingrained in our minds. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the difficult space of being in the midst of becoming something. The bridge is where the song reaches its peak. The metaphor of running a race is used, and the fear of missing out is explicitly stated. The heart is afraid to beat slowly as it might miss the chance of becoming something spectacular.


Overall, the song highlights the struggles of being present and content while at the same time wanting to achieve great things. It encourages personal growth but warns against neglecting the present for the sake of an elusive future.


Line by Line Meaning

Life begins to happen when I plan something else
Unexpected events arise when I focus on something other than my current plans


Trying to be somebody, but all I got was someone else
Attempting to change my identity, but ultimately becoming someone I don't recognize


My plan's always changing, always rearranging, no
My plans never stay the same and are constantly shifting


Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know
Relax and let go of trying to control every aspect of my life


The hardest place to be
The most difficult situation to face is


Is right where you are
The present moment


In the space between
The time between the start and finish lines


The finish and the start
The end and beginning points of a journey


It's the arrow in your heart
A feeling of restlessness or uncertainty deep within your being


Now I'm restless, running from the present, I
Feeling uneasy and trying to escape my current reality


I know my mind's been cheating, thinking that I will arrive
Believing that success and happiness will eventually come to me without putting in the necessary work


I'm fast and I'll end up exhausted
Trying to do everything quickly and ultimately becoming tired and burnt out


Out of breath, thinking where I went wrong
Feeling breathless and unsure of what went astray


This heart is afraid to beat slowly
Afraid of taking things at a relaxed pace


Miss a chance at what I could become
Afraid of not reaching my full potential


I know that I can't run forever
Realizing that my frantic lifestyle is not sustainable


But I can't stand still for too long
Fearful of being stagnant and unmotivated




Lyrics Š Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett Kramer, J. Tyler Ross Johnson, Joshua William Taylor

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LYRICS

[Verse 1]
Life begins to happen when I plan something else
Trying to be somebody, but all I got was someone else
My plans always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know
Life begins to happen when I plan something else
Trying to be somebody, but all I got was someone else
But my plans always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know

[Chorus]
The hardest place to be
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
The arrow in your heart

[Verse 2]
Now I'm restless, running from the present, I
I know my mind's been cheating, thinking that I will arrive

[Pre-Chorus]
But my plans always changing, always rearranging, no
Slow it down, release control, slow and steady, let me know



[Chorus]
The hardest place to be
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
The arrow in your heart
(Arrow in your heart)
(Arrow in your heart)

[Bridge]
I'm fast out, and I'm exhausted
Out of breath, thinking where I went wrong
This heart is afraid to beat slowly
Miss a chance at what I could become
I know that I can't run forever
But I can't stand still for too long
This heart is afraid to beat slowly

[Chorus]
The hardest place to be
Is right where you are
In the space between
The finish and the start
It's the arrow in your heart
The arrow in your heart
(The arrow in your heart)



@josephivenegas

"The rest of your life" shouldn't feel confined to the contents of an insulated fridge,
chilled milk poured in a plastic bowl, chewing sugar pops till your stomach's full?
Sick of prepackaged simulations? Clouded thoughts, avid aspirations? Then turn up the gas... Let's go.


The Rest of Your Life is not a movie on the wave, from the comforts of home and name-brand soles.
Airing with or without you! You'll let your dreams all slip past, you know! So slip off the couch... and let's go.


"The rest of your life" doesn't beat to the drummer of a cereal bowl, or a late night show.
your soul's not obliged to conform to the label; if you need to play, sweet pianist, play on.


Take a bath, take a breather in the looking glass. Change of clothes, find your style, find a goal to grasp,
it's hard to be here. It's hard to be NOW. But don't take it slow if you don't know how.


The gas is pouring in. The air's electric. Static drones on, like a drum in your head.
Never lets up. Your pulse is pounding - since the day you were born, but now your moment's Here to Stay.


There's a few dozen trillion fish in the sea, the friends we adhere to are rarer than these,
Paper rock razors and shooting stars, race in my head's grey sky leaving scars.
hold it together shine like the sun, divide it times seven til we've lost or won
hold it together shine like the sun, divide it times seven til we've lost or won


"The rest of your life" was never confined - to the contents of an insulated fridge.
"Be free," like the paper dreams and drawings - you once pinned to it.



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