Amsterdam▲
▲Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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Well, these days I'm fine - No these days I tend to lie
I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
I'm sorry, brother I'm sorry, I let cha down
Well, these days you're fine, no these days you tend to lie
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me I've tried
But I keep coming up short
I'm sorry, lover you're sorry; I bring you down
Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie
Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be
You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone"
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me I've tried
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me I've tried
But the rain won't fall for the both of us
The sun won't shine on the both of us
Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me I've tried
But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I keep coming up short
The song Amsterdam by Imagine Dragons is a deeply emotional and introspective exploration of personal struggles and feelings of inadequacy. The lyrics are addressed to various individuals in the singer's life - his mother, brother, and lover - all of whom he feels he has let down in some way or another. The repeated refrain throughout the song offers a glimmer of hope, that eventually "your time will come if you wait for it", but the singer admits that it's been hard for him to believe, as he keeps "coming up short".
The imagery in the song is vivid and striking, such as the idea of taking the West train just by the side of Amsterdam, and standing next to the Tin man. These moments offer glimpses into the singer's mindset, as he grapples with feelings of isolation and confusion. The final lines of the song, in which the singer declares that he won't wait much longer because "these walls they're crashing down", suggest a newfound determination to break free from his struggles and find a way forward.
Overall, Amsterdam is a powerful and affecting song that explores themes of self-doubt, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, mother I'm sorry, I let you down
Apology to the mother for disappointing her
Well, these days I'm fine - No these days I tend to lie
Claim of being okay but truth being that of dishonesty
I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Intention to board the West train nearby Amsterdam
Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
Referencing the location of the journey with the placement of the brain and the character of Tin Man
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
Encouragement to wait patiently for the opportunity
It's hard, believe me I've tried
Admission of the difficulty in waiting
But I keep coming up short
Acknowledgement of failures despite efforts put in
I'm sorry, brother I'm sorry, I let cha down
Apology to the brother for disappointing him
Well, these days you're fine, no these days you tend to lie
Acknowledgement of the brother's dishonesty despite appearing to be fine
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Referencing the brother's plan to board the West train near Amsterdam
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
Referencing the brother's journey location with the placement of the brain and the character of Tin Man
Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be
Self-doubt and confusion about one's identity
You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone"
Quoting a sarcastic remark made by someone highlighting one's solitude
But the rain won't fall for the both of us
Realization of the impossibility of shared experiences
The sun won't shine on the both of us
Belief that not everyone can achieve success at the same time
Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way
Acceptance and contentment with the current situation
But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
Determination to not wait any longer and take action as obstacles seem to be fading away
And I keep coming up short
Continued failure despite efforts
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
Repeated encouragement to wait patiently for the right opportunity
It's hard, believe me I've tried
Reiterated acknowledgment of the difficulty in waiting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@caitlinw8351
In the dark
And I’m right on the middle mark
I’m just in the tier of everything that rides below the surface
And I watch from a distance seventeen
And I’m short of the others dreams of being golden and on top
It’s not what you painted in my head
There’s so much there instead of all the colors that I saw
We all are living in a dream,
But life ain’t what it seems
Oh everything’s a mess
And all these sorrows I have seen
They lead me to believe
That everything’s a mess
But I wanna dream
I wanna dream
Leave me to dream
In the eyes
Of a teenage crystallized
Oh the prettiest of lights that hang the hallways of the home
And the cries from the strangers out at night
They don’t keep us up at night
We have the curtains drawn and closed
We all are living in a dream,
But life ain’t what it seems
Oh everything’s a mess
And all these sorrows I have seen
They lead me to believe
That everything’s a mess
But I wanna dream
I wanna dream
Leave me to dream
I know all your reasons
To keep me from seeing
Everything is actually a mess
But now I am leaving
All of us were only dreaming
Everything is actually a mess
We all are living in a dream
But life ain’t what it seems
Oh everything’s a mess
And all these sorrows I have seen
They lead me to believe
That everything’s a mess
But I wanna dream
I wanna dream
Leave me to dream
I wanna dream
I wanna dream
Leave me to dream
@zrtl8774
This song soothes my pain... Let me tell you what I mean:
For the past few years, I've been struggling. Depression doesn't seem to go away as much as I hope it to. I work hard on changing my outlook on life, and how I view this world and myself. I try to change what I feel inside. And I've come to terms with the fact that I'm broken. It's not a bad thing, but it's not a good thing. I know who I am, but I don't know where to go from here either...
Im still trying... God, I'm tired of trying... But I know the only other alternative to stop trying is giving up. And now, there is a constant war in my head between myself and my depression. I fight it every day. Each day brings a different outcome. A different victory. I don't want to lose to it, so I'll always push back. But it seems the harder I push back, the more it reappears...
Im terrified. So so much. But I'm not giving up. I can't. Because if I give up, then... Well... The worst could happen... And I can't let that come about... I often think about what would happen if I just gave in... If I just let my depression get the best of me overall... And I still continue to fight these thoughts. These demons. These nightmares. These dreams.
This song helps me more than anyone would ever know. Right now, we're all living in a dream. And one day, I'll wake up. Whether that means I win or my depression does, one day I'll wake with different eyes and a different mind, and maybe even a different heart... So I have to keep fighting... I can't risk that... I can't risk losing... I have to keep dreaming
@louielle13
This song is forever one of my most favorite songs ever. And these guys are just incredible. I love them so much.
Every time i listen to this song i start immediately crying. It’s so emotional and when you hear Dan's voice, singing: "and all these sorrows i have seen...." it gives you goosebumps and you can feel the pain when his voice cracks.
And this is why i love Imagine Dragons. You can find yourself in their songs, in the lyrics, you can feel the pain, the happiness, the anger, the despair, the power, the fear, the excitement and other emotions with them. Because they play and sing what they really feel not what most of the would thinks (like most of today's songs).
You can relate to them, to their songs and emotions and their beautiful personalities. This song helps me in the hard times, it really does, as much as the other ID songs. Every time i hear it, it reminds me that i’m not the only one who feels horrible, i know that times will get better.
I love you guys
@lshellraiser430
Too bad this song isn't very popular, I could definitley see this being used in dramatic movie trailers.
@michaelvaladez5460
I really wanna make a short film or skit and use this song
@MrNerdStrike
+MichaelsTUBE well hey I am and also using Smoke+Mirrors
@michaelvaladez5460
Awesome and nice that song is great :) i wish you luck. :)
@MrNerdStrike
Thanks man
@michaelvaladez5460
MrNerdStrike
i subbed :)
@aplaceforui4099
You know when you stop listening to Imagine Dragons for a while... it makes coming back so much better
@KevinShihKevinFresh
+randomrandomizer I agree.
@dannyanderson7411
+randomrandomizer I KNOW RIGHT
@hunterjames6919
literally me right now