Monument
|A Day To Remember Lyrics
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Far away from here with you my dear
That I'll never leave your side
Nobody knows the troubles I've seen
In a van, on a soapbox for the world to see
Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me
To be a monument for the rest of them
We're getting older and I've started to fear for my life
Is this the way that it should be?
This whole thing's riding on me
It's been a long road so far with nowhere to turn
There's no looking back from here, no more dwelling on my fears
Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me
To be a monument for the rest of them
Twenty bucks says you'll remember me when you see me on your TV screen
It may be the first time, but won't be the last time
I'll scream so loud that everyone in this place will hear every word I say
'Cause this is my time, this is my time to shine
Let nothing stand in our way
Twenty bucks says you'll remember me when you see me on your TV screen
It may be the first time, but won't be the last time
The opening lines of A Day To Remember's "Monument" express a jarring desire to escape from everyday routine, to run away with a loved one and leave everything else behind. Yet despite this romantic notion, the singer remains cynical and closed-off, hiding "the troubles [they've] seen" from the world even while standing on "a soapbox for the world to see." It's a contradictory image of someone simultaneously trying to express themselves and remain concealed.
The song then shifts to a more existential dread, as the singer questions whether their life is really the way it's supposed to be, and notes that they feel burdened with the weight of an entire band's success: "This whole thing's riding on me / It's been a long road so far with nowhere to turn." Despite these worries, however, the singer still holds onto a sense of ambition and confidence, declaring their intention to "shine" and be remembered as a "monument for the rest of them."
The song's final lines offer a pointed challenge to the listener, as the singer confidently predicts that they will succeed, that they will be seen on "your TV screen." It's a defiant, almost arrogant statement of intent, suggesting that the singer is determined to climb to the top of the music industry, no matter what it takes or who they need to prove wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Monday morning and I would kill for a chance to drive
I yearn to drive away from this place with you, my love on this Monday morning.
Far away from here with you my dear
I want to go to a faraway place with you, my beloved, away from this current location.
That I'll never leave your side
I will stick with you forever and never abandon you.
Nobody knows the troubles I've seen
My struggles and problems are hidden, and no one understands them.
In a van, on a soapbox for the world to see
I express my thoughts and feelings publicly through a van and soapbox, hoping to connect with the world.
Miles away, and I wish this didn't mean so much to me
Despite being miles away, I can't help but attach great importance to this situation.
To be a monument for the rest of them
I want to become an inspiration and symbol for others to follow.
We're getting older and I've started to fear for my life
As we age, I'm becoming anxious about my future and mortality.
Is this the way that it should be?
I question whether the current situation is supposed to be like this or not.
This whole thing's riding on me
There's a lot of pressure on me and my actions to make this work out.
It's been a long road so far with nowhere to turn
The journey has been long, and I'm stuck in a helpless situation with no solution in sight.
There's no looking back from here, no more dwelling on my fears
I can't go back to the past and remain anxious about my worries. It's time to let go and move on.
Twenty bucks says you'll remember me when you see me on your TV screen
I'm willing to bet that when my face appears on TV, you will remember me.
It may be the first time, but won't be the last time
While this may be my debut on TV, it won't be my last.
I'll scream so loud that everyone in this place will hear every word I say
I will make my voice heard, and everyone will take notice of my words.
'Cause this is my time, this is my time to shine
This is my moment to shine and express myself to the fullest.
Let nothing stand in our way
We will overcome any obstacle or hindrance in our path.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Thomas H Denney Jr., Jeremy Wade McKinnon, Alexander Thomas Shelnutt, Neil S Westfall, Joshua Steven Woodard
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Jessica Arvayo
This brings me back to when I was 15/16 jamming out to this on the bus en route to school. I miss those days.
KawaiiKiwi98
Huge vibes
Michelle Buchanan
Big vibes
LIVINGtoDIE630
Going into 2020 still listening to this.
Skater97
@Miguel Arellano almost 2022 xd
Miguel Arellano
2021
Shilk
9 years later and its still my favorite
Kota Wells
12 years still my fav
Fernando Pino
you mean 11 years ;_;
David galow
For sure! Been my song for years