Unity
■ Shinedown Lyrics
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And a picture of us
Even though it was framed
And covered in dust
It's the map in my mind that sends me on my way
They say it's never too late
To stop being afraid
So why should I wait?
And in the blink of an eye the past begins to fade
So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair?
And your moment of truth
Is the day that you say "I'm not scared"
Put your hands in the air
If you hear me out there
I've been looking for you day and night
Shine a light in the dark
Let me see where you are
'Cause I'm not gonna leave you behind
If I told you that you're not alone
And I show you this is where you belong
Put your hands in the air
One more time
I've seen a million miles
Met a million faces
Took all I knew
To reach all these places
And I'd do it again
If it brings me back to you
So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair?
And your moment of truth
Is the day that you say "I'm not scared"
Put your hands in the air
If you hear me out there
I've been looking for you day and night
Shine a light in the dark
Let me see where you are
'Cause I'm not gonna leave you behind
If I told you that you're not alone
And I show you this is where you belong
Put your hands in the air
One more time
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air
If you hear me out there
I've been looking for you day and night
Shine a light in the dark
Let me see where you are
'Cause I'm not gonna leave you behind
If I told you that you're not alone
And I show you this is where you belong
Put your hands in the air
One more time
Put your hands in the air
One more time
"Unity" by Shinedown is a song about finding hope and support in difficult times. The lyrics speak about feeling lost and alone but eventually finding your way back to the people who care about you by reaching out for help. The opening lines talk about finding a picture and a note from a past love, and using it as inspiration to guide the way forward. The chorus is a call for help, with the singer asking anyone who can hear him to put their hands in the air and come together in unity.
The song's message is one of hope, with the singer encouraging listeners to face their fears and reach out to others when they need support. The line "And your moment of truth Is the day that you say 'I'm not scared'" encapsulates this message, insisting that bravery and honesty are the key to healing and growth. The repetition of the chorus's call to "Put your hands in the air" creates a sense of community and togetherness, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.
Overall, "Unity" is a song about finding strength in unity and hope in difficult times. It encourages listeners to reach out to others and to speak up when they need help, and reminds them that there is always someone there to listen and support them.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a note with your name
I discovered a note with your name on it
And a picture of us
Along with a photo of us
Even though it was framed
Despite it being framed
And covered in dust
And dusty
It's the map in my mind that sends me on my way
It's the idea in my head that guides me
They say it's never too late
People claim that it's never too late
To stop being afraid
To overcome fear
And there is no one else here
I am alone
So why should I wait?
So why should I delay?
And in the blink of an eye the past begins to fade
In an instant, the past starts to disappear
So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair?
Have you ever been lost in grief?
And your moment of truth
And the time you realize your truth
Is the day that you say "I'm not scared"
Is when you declare, "I am not afraid"
Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands up high
If you hear me out there
If you are listening to me
I've been looking for you day and night
I have been searching for you nonstop
Shine a light in the dark
Illuminate the darkness
Let me see where you are
Show me where you are
'Cause I'm not gonna leave you behind
Because I will not abandon you
If I told you that you're not alone
If I informed you that you are not by yourself
And I show you this is where you belong
And demonstrated to you that this is where you belong
One more time
One more instance of raising your hands up high
I've seen a million miles
I have witnessed countless miles
Met a million faces
Encountered many individuals
Took all I knew
Utilized everything I learned
To reach all these places
To travel to all these locations
And I'd do it again
And I would repeat it
If it brings me back to you
If it leads me to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC BASS, DAVE BASSETT, BRENT SMITH
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