To The Sky
Maps Lyrics
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Feels like it's playing with me
These things I know
Yeah, I know
The sun will end with you
Need help to cut on through
Can only feel this way
When silence comes
I can sing it to the sky
There's a risk it won't reply
If I could change it, man I would
And I won't screw it up this time
Been here before
It won't happen no more
These things I know
Yeah, I know
They get into your mind
I guess you know the signs
Can only feel this way
When silence comes
I can sing it to the sky
There's a risk it won't reply
If I could change it, man I would
And I won't screw it up this time
I can sing it to the sky
There's a risk it won't reply
If I could change it, man I would
And I won't screw it up this time
I can sing it to the sky
There's a risk it won't reply
If I could change it, man I would
And I won't screw it up this time
I can sing it to the sky
There's a risk it won't reply
If I could change it, man I would
And I won't screw it up this time
The lyrics of Maps's song "To The Sky" express a sense of frustration with one's memories and the inability to change the past. The repeated phrase "These things I know" suggests a resigned acceptance of the past, while still feeling haunted by its events. The line "The sun will end with you" may refer to a sense of finality and closure following a traumatic experience, and the need for support in order to move on ("Need help to cut on through"). The chorus ("I can sing it to the sky... And I won't screw it up this time") seems to be a declaration of determination to overcome these painful memories and move forward.
The repeated refrain of the chorus ("I can sing it to the sky / There's a risk it won't reply") may suggest a sense of hopelessness, as if the singer is expressing their internal struggles to the universe without any expectation of a response. However, the determination to keep singing despite this risk suggests a belief in the power of expression and self-reflection to bring healing and closure.
Overall, "To The Sky" is a deeply introspective and emotionally raw song about the struggle to come to terms with difficult past experiences and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
My memory
The singer is referring to their own memory
Feels like it's playing with me
The singer feels like their memory is not reliable
These things I know
Despite the uncertainty, the singer is certain of some things
The sun will end with you
The artist is making a reflection on the inevitability of death
Need help to cut on through
The artist requires assistance in finding a way through the difficult times
Can only feel this way
The singer is limited in their emotional capacity
When silence comes
The singer is reflective when the environment is quiet
I can sing it to the sky
The artist can express their emotions through music
There's a risk it won't reply
The artist acknowledges that expressing themselves does not guarantee a response or solution
If I could change it, man I would
The artist would actively choose to make changes if given the opportunity
And I won't screw it up this time
The singer has learned from past mistakes and aims to prevent them from recurring
Been here before
The artist has experienced similar situations previously
It won't happen no more
The singer believes that the past will not repeat itself
They get into your mind
The singer is referring to negative thoughts or emotions
I guess you know the signs
The singer believes that others can relate or understand their situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY IRVINE, JAMES CHAPMAN
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