Skybound
Tom Baxter Lyrics

Tom's the name that you know me by
Introducing himself with his name 'Tom', the singer reminds the listeners that he is someone who they already know and should recognize.

And i'm 5'11, brown eyes
Tom describes his physical appearance to provide more context about himself to the listeners.

Otherwise i'm just like you
Despite his introduction and physical features, he humbly lets the audience know that he is no different than anyone else, and they can identify with him.

See i've made my mistakes like we all do
Acknowledging that everyone is bound to make mistakes, Tom admits to his own past errors and shows a common ground with the listeners.

But i'm skybound, i don't look down
Tom proclaims that he is optimistic about his future and looking up, not letting anything hold him down.

I've got too much to live for
He asserts that he has a purpose in life and much to live for, which motivates him to keep moving forward.

And i've learnt how to play it
Tom has gained knowledge and experience in navigating life's challenges.

With one foot in front of the other
He explains that he takes things one step at a time, moving forward with caution and care.

There's no way to win it
Tom recognizes that life isn't a competition or a game with winners and losers.

Just spin around and around
The cycle of life keeps going, and we often find ourselves going in circles.

People walk with their heads down low
Some individuals lack confidence and walk with their head down, which is symbolic of their self-doubt.

Too afraid to be more
These individuals are scared to step out of their comfort zone and take risks to improve their circumstances.

People talk with their voices low
Tom observes others who talk quietly, which signifies their reluctance to express themselves.

Too afraid to say more
Those who speak softly are timid and fear the repercussions of their words.

But i'm skybound, no i don't look down
Despite the self-doubt of others, Tom remains hopeful and optimistic and keeps his focus upwards.

And i've learnt how to play it
Reinforcing his previous statement, Tom alludes to his experience in dealing with life's challenges.

With one foot in front of the other
Tom repeats this line to emphasize his cautious and deliberate approach to life.

And there's no way to win it
Tom reiterates that life isn't about winning or losing.

We all just spin around and around
He reminds the listeners that we are all going in circles of life.

Learn how, learn how, learn how, learn how
Tom encourages the audience to learn from their experiences and challenges, implying that knowledge and growth come from adversity.

You can learn how to play it
Tom is reminding the listeners that, like him, they can overcome difficult situations with the right approach.

With one foot in front of the other
Repeating the phrase for the third time, he emphasizes his point that taking things one step at a time is essential.

And there's no way to win it
A fourth repetition of the line to reiterate that there's no need for a competition in life.

We just spin around and around
The cycle of life keeps going, and we should keep moving forward, taking the ups and downs in stride.

Round and around, round and around,
The repetition of this phrase is used to symbolize the ongoing nature of life.

Round and around, round and around...
The song ends on this note, signifying that the cycle keeps going, and we must keep moving forward regardless of what life throws our way.