Weight of Living Pt. II
Bastille Lyrics
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The weight of living
The weight of living
The weight of living
All that you desired, when you were a child
Was to be old, was to be old
Now that you are here, suddenly you fear
You've lost control (lost control)
Do you like the person you've become, or
Under the weight of living
You're under the weight of living
Under the weight of living
You are under the weight of living
The weight of living, the weight of living
It all crept up on you, in the night it got you
And plagued your mind, it plagues your mind
Every day that passes, faster than the last did
And you'll be old soon, you'll be old
Do you like the person you've become, or
Under the weight of living
You're under the weight of living
Under the weight of living
You are under the weight of living
The weight of living, the weight of living
(Tell yourself this is how it's going to be)
(Tell yourself this is how it's going to be)
Oh, tell yourself this is how it's going to be
Oh, tell yourself this is how it's going to be, or
Under the weight of living
You're under the weight of living
Under the weight of living
You are under the weight of living
The weight of living, the weight of living
The weight of living, the weight of living
The lyrics of Bastille's song "Weight of Living Pt. II" are about the pressures and anxieties of growing up and navigating adulthood. The song starts off with the repetition of "the weight of living," which conveys the feeling of being burdened by the responsibilities and expectations of adulthood. The first verse talks about how as a child, all you wanted was to be older, but now that you're here, you've lost control and have doubts about who you've become.
The second verse continues to explore this theme, emphasizing how time seems to pass quickly and that every day feels faster than the last. The line "And you'll be old soon, you'll be old" adds a sense of urgency and a reminder that time is passing by quickly. The repeated question "Do you like the person you've become?" highlights the pressure to succeed and meet societal expectations.
The chorus "under the weight of living" conveys the feeling of being crushed by these pressures and anxieties. The repetition of this phrase also emphasizes how pervasive and constant these feelings can be. The song ends with a plea to tell yourself that "this is how it's going to be," acknowledging that these pressures may never completely go away.
Overall, "Weight of Living Pt. II" captures the struggles and fears of growing up and trying to find your place in the world. The song is both relatable and introspective, encouraging listeners to confront their own anxieties and doubts about adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
The weight of living
The burden of existence
All that you desired, when you were a child
As a child, your only wish was to grow up
Was to be old, was to be old
To become mature, to be wise
Now that you are here, suddenly you fear
Arriving at adulthood is daunting
You've lost control (lost control)
You feel powerless to change your situation
Under the weight of living
Crushed by the difficulty of existing
It all crept up on you, in the night it got you
The passage of time has caught up with you
And plagued your mind, it plagues your mind
You're consumed by anxiety about the future
Every day that passes, faster than the last did
Time seems to fly as you grow older
And you'll be old soon, you'll be old
Growing old seems inevitable
Oh, tell yourself this is how it's going to be
Accept your fate
Under the weight of living
Crushed by the difficulty of existing
You are under the weight of living
You're struggling to manage day-to-day life
The weight of living, the weight of living
The emotional baggage of existing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
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Sam
on Fake it
Has anyone translated the news captions in the music video?
Jeannie Smith
on Pompeii
I like it.