chasing kites
iamamiwhoami Lyrics
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See the other side, appear so tempting, worth dying for it
And your dreams, waking out of one
Absorbing your every thought
Worth risking it all for working its wonders and now for you
Under the ocean, outcast with nowhere to go (nowhere to go, nowhere to go)
A brighter forecast where new winds will blow (we let it go, we let it go)
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know it'll blow out of my hand
Put your heads in the sand, there is nothing there to seek
No discovery of mine will be safe in these seas
You feel a bitter taste on your tongue
Swallow your every wrong
Let yourselves be in your arms
In it are worries now for you
Under the ocean, outcast with nowhere to go (nowhere to go, nowhere to go)
A brighter forecast where new winds will blow (we let it go, we let it go)
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know it'll blow out of my hand
Overlooking our past, letting it go
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know we'll blow
The lyrics of iamamiwhoami's "Chasing Kites" express the tug-of-war between competing desires and the internal struggle that often accompanies them. The "thin thin line" that the singer treads is the boundary between indulging in a tempting temptation and resisting it. The other side may seem alluring and worth dying for, but the singer also acknowledges the potential cost. Dreams can be overwhelming, consuming every thought, and yet they are so powerful that they are worth risking everything to make them come true. The ocean represents a vast and indifferent world where the singer feels like an outcast, with nowhere to go, and yet there is a sense of hope that comes from the possibility of change. The storm may be coming, but it will clear the way for something brighter.
The pursuit of happiness requires taking risks and letting go of the past. The singer acknowledges that there is nothing to seek in putting one's head in the sand and avoiding the challenges of life. Discoveries can be made, but the journey can be treacherous. There may be a bitter taste and mistakes made along the way, but the singer advises swallowing them and holding oneself in one's arms. The final chorus repeats the themes of change and hope while acknowledging that time is fleeting. "Waste my youth chasing kites" is a reminder that we should pursue our dreams while we can because they may not always be within our grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a thin thin line and I walk both sides of it
I live on the edge, balancing two extremes and not committing to either.
See the other side, appear so tempting, worth dying for it
The other side looks like a fervent desire that is worth sacrificing everything for.
And your dreams, waking out of one
You might have a dream that you don't recognize while awake.
Absorbing your every thought
The dream is taking over your entire mind.
Worth risking it all for working its wonders and now for you
The dream is worth taking all the risks for because it's finally coming true for you.
Under the ocean, outcast with nowhere to go (nowhere to go, nowhere to go)
Feeling alone, stranded and helpless underwater.
A brighter forecast where new winds will blow (we let it go, we let it go)
There is a hope for a better future with new opportunities on the horizon. It requires letting go of something that no longer serves a purpose.
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
A hardship is approaching, but once it passes, let's meet up and celebrate.
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know it'll blow out of my hand
I am aware of the fleeting nature of life and youth, so I am ready to spend it chasing the simple pleasures even if they are brief and fragile.
Put your heads in the sand, there is nothing there to seek
You can keep your head down and ignore everything but, in doing so, you will miss out on the beauty and the struggles of life.
No discovery of mine will be safe in these seas
Every discovery made in these tumultuous waters will come at a cost.
You feel a bitter taste on your tongue
You might experience regret or negative consequences from your actions.
Swallow your every wrong
Accept the mistakes you've made and take responsibility for your actions.
Let yourselves be in your arms
Comfort yourself in your own embrace.
In it are worries now for you
Your troubles are now a part of you.
Overlooking our past, letting it go
Move on from the past and forgive yourself and others for any wrongs.
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
There is hope for a better future.
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
A hardship is approaching, but once it passes, let's meet up and celebrate.
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know we'll blow
We are aware of the fleeting nature of life and youth, so we are ready to spend it chasing the simple pleasures even if they are brief and fragile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAES ERIK MARTEN BJORKLUND, JONNA EMILY LEE
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Krystal S
It's a thin thin line and I walk both sides of it
See the other side, appear so tempting, worth dying for it
And your dreams, waking out of one
Absorbing your every thought
Worth risking it all for working its wonders and now for you
Under the ocean, outcast with nowhere to go (nowhere to go, nowhere to go)
A brighter forecast where new winds will blow (we let it go, we let it go)
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know it'll blow out of my hand
Put your heads in the sand, there is nothing there to seek
No discovery of mine will be safe in these seas
You feel a bitter taste on your tongue
Swallow your every wrong
Let yourselves be in your arms
In it are worries now for you
Under the ocean, outcast with nowhere to go (nowhere to go, nowhere to go)
A brighter forecast where new winds will blow (we let it go, we let it go)
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know it'll blow out of my hand
Overlooking our past, letting it go
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
A storm is drawing near, come meet me when it's cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites, I know we'll blow
Rafael Santos
It's a thin thin line and i've walked both sides of it
Seen the other side appear so tempting worth dying for it
And your limbs aching out of want
Absorbing your every thought
Worth risking it all for
Working it's wonders now for you
Over the ocean outcast with nowhere to go
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
A storm is drawing near
It calms and the air is clear
Waste my youth chasing kites
I know will blow out of my hands
We push our heads in the sand there's nothing here to seek
No discovery of mine will be safe in these seas
You feel that bitter taste on your tongue
Swallow your every wrong
Let your sins fill your lungs
Ending all worries now for you
Over the ocean outcast with nowhere to go
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
A storm is drawing near
It calms and the air is clear
Waste my youth chasing kites
I know will blow out of my hands
Overlooking our past letting it go
A brighter forecast, new winds will blow
The storms that's drawing near
Will calm and the air is cleared
Waste my youth chasing kites i know will blow
Andy Zaturno
This is one of the best songs and videos from Blue, because it gives us a little taste of what made us fell in love with the project in the first place, and the new stuff. Also, Happy birthday Jonna, thank you for giving it music a whole NEW MEANING.
Andy.
theneedledrop
great rhythm on this track. one of the better melodies of these initial singles, too. looking forward to the new LP.
Ruben De Los Santos
Fantano !! Why is there 0 promotion on your fb/web pages for any of the latest iamamiwhoami singles/Videos releases? It seems like you're loving blue so far, so why dont promote the project a little?
Shawnqual
Agreed!! Definitely one of my favs from blue, perhaps even the best for me, but I would wait a while before saying that!
213wgX1RY5pltbt1
since when does fantano enjoy music at all
Ruben De Los Santos
Cyber Death Magic he's a human, just like you, he does enjoy music, a lot actually
lushvalley
Ruben De Los Santos I think he is gonna review the album as a whole and not the individual tracks.
carter
The fact I own one of the actual printed lyric sheets of Chasing Kites from the lighthouse is probably my best achievement in life
Louie Hernandez
Oh my god. Are you serious? That is so cool
Wiras Adi
How did it come to your possession?