Marathon Not A Sprint
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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But I can't deny my need to be free grows
I resigned myself to climb the stairs to your
Winning thighs and endless prayers alone
My new-found confidence you hate,
Everything put down to fate
Nothing less or more
It's a marathon and not a sprint
That's what we said before we quit
Love should grow
Should boast
I feel I'm doing time
With someone not on my side
A mystery divide
Brings me close
To who I love the most
A friend from the capital came to visit
Will she comfort me or does she want to gossip
Who knows?
I'll take these troubles to the park
I won't come home until after dark
No one will know except you of course
I'll go swimming and ride a bike
Maybe turn into someone that you'd like
It's a marathon and not a sprint
That's what we said before we quit
Love should grow
Should boast
In Camera Obscura's song "Marathon Not A Sprint", the singer of the song has to make the difficult decision of ending her relationship with someone she once loved. The lyrics suggest that while the partner was "good for [her]", the singer feels the need to be free growing inside her. She walks away from that person, ready to start a new chapter by herself. The lyrics also mention her new-found confidence which has upset her partner, leading to the end of their relationship. The singer feels that she is "doing time" with someone who is not on her side, implying that the partner may have been toxic.
The lyrics mention a friend from the capital who came to visit. The singer is unsure if this friend is there to comfort her or to gossip. She plans to take her troubles to the park, ride a bike, and go swimming. She will not return until after dark, and the only person who will know about her plans is her ex-partner. The song implies that the breakup is painful but necessary for the singer's self-growth, as love should grow and boast.
Overall, "Marathon Not A Sprint" is about letting go of a relationship that's no longer serving an individual in their life and empowering oneself by taking charge of their decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey you were good for me
I appreciate the way you treated me in the past
But I can't deny my need to be free grows
However, I am feeling a stronger desire to be independent
I resigned myself to climb the stairs to your
I accepted my role in our relationship
Winning thighs and endless prayers alone
To pursue your love and devotion without assistance
My new-found confidence you hate,
You disapprove of my newfound self-assurance
Everything put down to fate
You believe that destiny is responsible for everything
Nothing less or more
There is no room for compromise
It's a marathon and not a sprint
Our relationship requires long-term commitment
That's what we said before we quit
That's what we agreed upon before we ended things
Love should grow
Love should develop and mature
Should boast
Should be something to feel proud of
I feel I'm doing time
I feel stuck or trapped
With someone not on my side
With someone who isn't supportive
A mystery divide
An unknown separation
Brings me close
Brings me closer to my lover
To who I love the most
To the person who means the most to me
A friend from the capital came to visit
A friend from out of town is coming to see me
Will she comfort me or does she want to gossip
I wonder if she wants to console me or spread rumors
Who knows?
I have no way of knowing for sure
I'll take these troubles to the park
I'll go to the park to clear my head
I won't come home until after dark
I plan to stay out late
No one will know except you of course
The only person who will know is you
I'll go swimming and ride a bike
I'll stay active
Maybe turn into someone that you'd like
Perhaps I'll transform into someone more desirable to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
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Ian
love this song very dearly and makes me feel 16/17 again since that's when i was totally obsessed with it
darkguy555
definitely an underrated song