GRADUATE
ÐÄÁéÃɱÎ(Third Eye Blind) Lyrics
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Can I graduate
Can I look in faces that I meet
Can I get my punk ass off the street
I've been living on for so long
Can I graduate
To the bastard talking down to me
Your whipping boy calamity
Can I graduate
Echo fading we can't let go
She goes walking by in slow mo'
Sell your heart out for a buck
Go on fade out before I get stuck
Talking to somebody like you
Do you live the days you go through
Will this song live on long after we do
Can I graduate
Can I look in faces that I meet
Can I get my punk ass off the street
Won't die on the vine I want to knock it all down
Can I graduate
Echo fading, candle blow
Did you flash out long ago
Cross my fingers, I don't know
Someone poked you down below
Can I graduate
Can I graduate
Can I graduate
Can I graduate
Can I graduate
Can I get my punk ass off the street
Can I look in faces that I meet
I'm not waiting here for you to die
Will this song live on long after we do
The lyrics of "Graduate" by Third Eye Blind are a reflection on the frustrations, aspirations, and desires of young adults who are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The song highlights the feelings of restlessness and the desire to "graduate" from a world that feels oppressive and limited. The singer touches on themes of self-doubt, a sense of alienation, and a desire to reject societal expectations.
The line "Can I graduate" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the central theme of the lyrics. The singer seems to be expressing a desire for liberation and independence, which is reflected in lines like "Can I get my punk ass off the street" and "Won't die on the vine I want to knock it all down." The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to break free from a world where they feel trapped and misunderstood.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of legacy and the desire for one's accomplishments to be remembered. The line "Will this song live on long after we do" suggests that the singer wants their music to be a lasting testament to their struggles and aspirations.
Overall, "Graduate" is a powerful exploration of the hopes, fears, and aspirations of young adults who are grappling with the transition to adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I graduate
Can I move on from my current situation?
Can I look in faces that I meet
Can I feel comfortable around new people?
Can I get my punk ass off the street
Can I stop living a rough and unstable lifestyle?
I've been living on for so long
I've been stuck in this situation for a long time.
To the bastard talking down to me
Addressing someone who constantly belittles them.
Your whipping boy calamity
They feel like they are being used or mistreated.
Cross your fingers, I'm going to knock it all down
I hope to overcome my obstacles and succeed against all odds.
Echo fading we can't let go
Memories and the past haunt them, and they can't seem to move on.
She goes walking by in slow mo'
They notice someone walking by, seemingly carefree, which makes them reflect on their own struggles.
Sell your heart out for a buck
The idea that people will do anything for money, even sacrifice their values.
Go on fade out before I get stuck
They don't want to become trapped in a situation or lifestyle indefinitely.
Talking to somebody like you
Addressing someone they don't like, or who they feel doesn't understand them.
Do you live the days you go through
Asking if the person they are addressing is truly living their life to the fullest.
Will this song live on long after we do
Will their legacy and impact on the world outlast their life?
Won't die on the vine I want to knock it all down
I refuse to give up or let my dreams wither away.
Echo fading, candle blow
Memories and emotions fading away, like a candle that has burned out.
Did you flash out long ago
Asking someone if they've already lost their spark or passion for life.
Cross my fingers, I don't know
Uncertainty about the future and whether they will succeed.
Someone poked you down below
Feeling beaten down or attacked by someone else.
I'm not waiting here for you to die
I'm not going to delay my own potential success waiting for someone else to fail.
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.