My Silver Lining
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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Take me some place where there's music and there's laughter
I don't know if I'm scared of dying but I'm scared of living too fast, too slow
Regret, remorse, hold on, oh no I've got to go
There's no starting over, no new beginnings, time races on
And you've just gotta keep on keeping on
Gotta keep on going, looking straight out on the road
Can't worry 'bout what's behind you or what's coming for you further up the road
I try not to hold on to what is gone, I try to do right what is wrong
I try to keep on keeping on
Yeah I just keep on keeping on
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I've woken up in a hotel room, my worries as big as the moon
Having no idea who or what or where I am
Something good comes with the bad
A song's never just sad
There's hope, there's a silver lining
Show me my silver lining
Show me my silver lining
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
The opening lines of First Aid Kit’s “My Silver Lining” suggest a person who is at a crossroads in their life. The lines convey a sense of frustration with the quest for answers to life’s big questions. The person seems tired of the journey to find their purpose and wants to escape to a place where there is music and laughter. They fear that they are stuck, neither living too fast nor too slow. The lines “Regret, remorse, hold on, oh no I’ve got to go” suggest a person who is grappling with their past and aware that they must let go and move forward to take advantage of what lies ahead.
The chorus (“Show me my silver lining”) is a plea for guidance, hinting at a desire for clarity in the journey ahead. The second verse suggests a person who has woken up and realizes that they are lost. The lines “Having no idea who or what or where I am / Something good comes with the bad” suggest that the person is undergoing some sort of break or change. Despite the uncertainty, they believe that “there’s hope, there’s a silver lining.” The final verse reiterates the point of the previous ones that the person must take control of their life and meet it head-on regardless of the challenges they face. The use of the phrase “I won’t take the easy road” implies that the person has resolved to face their fears and undertake the difficult work required of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to wait anymore I'm tired of looking for answers
I've been searching for so long and I'm done waiting around for things to happen. I want to find solutions instead of dwelling in uncertainty.
Take me some place where there's music and there's laughter
I need an escape from the monotony of daily life. I want to be in a place where I can feel alive again.
I don't know if I'm scared of dying but I'm scared of living too fast, too slow
I don't know what to fear more, time passing me by or living so recklessly that it becomes a blur. I want a balance in my life that feels right.
Regret, remorse, hold on, oh no I've got to go
I can't stay stuck in negative feelings or memories. I need to move forward and make progress.
There's no starting over, no new beginnings, time races on
I can't go back and change the past, and time is moving quickly. I have to accept what's happened and keep looking forward.
And you've just gotta keep on keeping on
It's not always easy, but I have to persist and keep going despite challenges and obstacles.
Gotta keep on going, looking straight out on the road
I need to keep pushing forward, and keep my eyes focused on what's ahead instead of fixating on the past.
Can't worry 'bout what's behind you or what's coming for you further up the road
I can't let fear or anxiety hinder me from forging ahead. I need to trust that I'll figure things out as I go.
I try not to hold on to what is gone, I try to do right what is wrong
I try to let go of what I can't control, but also take responsibility for my actions and correct my mistakes as best I can.
Yeah I just keep on keeping on
I'm not giving up, I'm determined to persevere through whatever comes my way.
I hear a voice calling, calling out for me
I'm searching for a sign or a guiding voice to help me find my way toward what's meant for me.
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
I've created my own obstacles and limitations, but I'm trying to break free from them and be truly liberated.
Be it for reason, be it for love
I'm willing to go through whatever it takes to find what truly matters, whether it's for a cause or someone I care about.
I won't take the easy road
I won't choose the simple path just because it's comfortable. I want to challenge myself and grow in the process.
I've woken up in a hotel room, my worries as big as the moon, having no idea who or what or where I am
I've been lost and scared before, where everything seems overwhelming and unclear, but that doesn't mean it's the end. I'm open to discovering and uncovering the unknown.
Something good comes with the bad, a song's never just sad, there's hope, there's a silver lining
Even in difficult times, there's always a chance for something positive to arise. There's always light in the darkness, even if it may not seem like it at first.
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
I'm searching for hope and optimism to keep me moving forward even in tough times. But through it all, I'm never giving up.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johanna Kajsa Soederberg, Klara Maria Soederberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JaneDanvers
Lyrics:
I don't want to wait anymore
I'm tired of looking for answers
Take me some place where there's
Music and there's laughter
I don't know if I'm scared of dying
But I'm scared of living too fast, too slow
Regret, remorse, hold on
Oh no I've got to go
There's no starting over
No new beginnings, time races on
And you've just gotta keep on keeping on
Gotta keep on going, looking straight out on the road
Can't worry 'bout what's behind you
Or what's coming for you, further up the road
I try not to hold on to what is gone
I try to do right what is wrong
I try to keep on keeping on
Yeah I just keep on keeping on
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I've woken up in a hotel room
My worries as big as the moon
Having no idea who or what or where I am
Something good comes with the bad
A song's never just sad
There's hope, there's a silver lining
Show me my silver lining
Show me my silver lining
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
@bonkisama1501
I don't want to wait anymore I'm tired of looking for answers
Take me some place where there's music and there's laughter
I don't know if I'm scared of dying but I'm scared of living too fast, too slow
Regret, remorse, hold on, oh no I've got to go
There’s no starting over, no new beginnings, time races on
And you've just gotta keep on keeping on
Gotta keep on going, looking straight out on the road
Can't worry 'bout what's behind you or what's coming for you further up the road
I try not to hold on to what is gone, I try to do right what is wrong
I try to keep on keeping on
Yeah I just keep on keeping on
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I've woken up in a hotel room, my worries as big as the moon
Having no idea who or what or where I am
Something good comes with the bad
A song's never just sad
There's hope, there's a silver lining
Show me my silver lining
Show me my silver lining
I hear a voice calling
Calling out for me
These shackles I've made in an attempt to be free
Be it for reason, be it for love
I won't take the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
I won't take the easy road
The easy road, the easy road
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
Show me my silver lining, I try to keep on keeping on
@h4mst0r
The song tells you:
You have done too much. Done too much for what?
Bei deinem Namen geh ich mal davon aus, dass du diese Sprache verstehst. Uwe, du hast Gefühle. Und diese Schwestern flüstern dir zu, dass du leben sollst, nicht nur funktionieren!
Was, wenn du nur dieses eine Leben hast? Nix mIt Paradies und ewiger Glückseligkeit?
Und ja, das Leben ist wunderschön, wenn man sich Sonntags mal auf das Wichtige besinnt: Deine Kinder, deine Enkel, deine Frau, deine Freunde, die Freunde deiner Freunde, die Tiere im Garten, ... alle die dich lieben, aus welchen Gründen auch immer...
Egal wie kacke die Vergangenheit gewesen sein sein mag: Wir tragen alle unser Päckchen! Trag du deines mit Stolz! Dies ist und war DEIN Leben.
@hianhtrai
Love the song...from Vietnam <3
@andreasstern4020
Vietnam 👍😋
@beetlejuice8076
Good music is Global now 🤗🥰
@HangNguyen-ns4sf
Love Hi Anh Trai
@melissabossard8555
Me to I looove this song
@marccline5475
They aren't from there.
@saraklinger7173
Thank you for this song. My late husband sent it to me about 7 months before he died...the first and last song he ever sent to me, saying it made him think of me. It has brought me great comfort and felt like a message of love every time I listen to this song. Very grateful.
@EkamSat1
bless
@Flargsnoople
Yo i'm just a 14 yr old but i'm deeply sorry for your husband, and yes this is a great song isn't it
@barbkeen1221
I'm so sorry for your loss! 😢❤