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Search Party
Wintersleep Lyrics


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Are you waiting for a miracle?
Are you waiting for a lightning bolt?
Are you waiting like a paranoid little boy?
Are you ever gonna come back home?
Do you believe that the sky is falling?
Are you ever gonna pick up the pieces?
Do you really think that anybody will listen?
Do you really think that anybody will notice?
(Going away)

I used to dream about saving the world
Now I just dream about the holidays
I used to write so many songs for my girl
Now all I think about floating away
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation
Out of this place

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wintersleep's "Search Party" explore themes of hopelessness, disillusionment, and a longing for escape. The opening lines ask if the listener is waiting for a miracle or a lightning bolt, highlighting the futility of waiting for something that may never come. The following questions about whether one will ever come back home or whether anyone will listen or notice serve to further emphasize this feeling of helplessness.


The song then goes on to describe the song's narrator's own struggles with disillusionment. They used to dream about saving the world and writing songs for their loved ones, but now they can only dream about holidays and floating away. The repetition of the line "I think I need a big vacation" reinforces this sense of defeat, as the singer longs to escape from their current reality.


Taken together, the lyrics of "Search Party" paint a picture of someone who has lost hope and is searching for a way out. The questions about whether anyone will listen or notice suggest that the singer feels invisible or unnoticed, adding to their sense of despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you waiting for a miracle?
Do you have unrealistic expectations of a sudden, miraculous change in your life?


Are you waiting for a lightning bolt?
Do you hope for a sudden, life-altering moment that never seems to come?


Are you waiting like a paranoid little boy?
Do you feel anxious and scared, constantly waiting for the worst to happen?


Are you ever gonna come back home?
Do you feel lost and unsure of where your true home is, both physically and emotionally?


Do you believe that the sky is falling?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the problems and issues that surround you, as if the very sky is falling down on you?


Are you ever gonna pick up the pieces?
Do you feel like you've been broken to pieces and can't find the will to pick yourself back up?


Do you really think that anybody will listen?
Do you feel like no one is listening to you or taking you seriously, despite your efforts to be heard?


Do you really think that anybody will notice?
Do you feel overlooked and ignored, as if your presence and contributions don't matter to anyone?


(Going away)
I'm leaving this place behind, perhaps physically or emotionally.


I used to dream about saving the world
I used to have grandiose aspirations of making a big difference in the world.


Now I just dream about the holidays
Now, my dreams have become simpler and more focused on just enjoying leisure time.


I used to write so many songs for my girl
I used to be inspired and creatively motivated by someone I loved deeply.


Now all I think about floating away
Now, I feel disconnected and despondent, daydreaming about escaping my problems and responsibilities.


I think I need a big vacation
I feel exhausted and overwhelmed, in need of a long break from the stresses of my life.


Out of this place
I need to physically or mentally distance myself from my current situation, in search of greater peace and clarity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAXWELL MENARD, MELVIN RAGIN, Musze

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Todd Lyons

Are you waiting for a miracle?
Are you waiting for a lightning bolt?
Are you waiting like a paranoid little boy?
Are you ever gonna come back home?
Do you believe that the sky is falling?
How you ever gonna pick up the pieces?
Do you really think that anybody will listen?
Do you really think that anybody will notice?
No way.
I used to dream about saving the world
Now I just dream about the holidays
I used to write so many songs for my girl
Now all I think about is floating away
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation out of this place
Out of this place



All comments from YouTube:

evanpeartree

Something about this song just hits home deep. I always tear up by the end.

Jon Desnoyers

I know that feel. . .

hobbes

@Jon Desnoyers i also know the feel

sayuhedead

this entire album start to finish is the only way to go =)

Todd Lyons

Are you waiting for a miracle?
Are you waiting for a lightning bolt?
Are you waiting like a paranoid little boy?
Are you ever gonna come back home?
Do you believe that the sky is falling?
How you ever gonna pick up the pieces?
Do you really think that anybody will listen?
Do you really think that anybody will notice?
No way.
I used to dream about saving the world
Now I just dream about the holidays
I used to write so many songs for my girl
Now all I think about is floating away
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation
I think I need a big vacation out of this place
Out of this place

A Fairbank

I found this album too young, before I knew what sadness was

Ariana guerra

Dang, ALL of their songs are really good!:o

Tyler Drainville

Not anymore

Bzzerkr

Love this song!

Geoff Daniels

saw these guys open for the Hold Steady last year. pretty excellent.

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