Round and Round
▲Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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We are escaping the same way
Circling
We are a part of the same play
We think we're making our own way
Circling
You don’t have to hold your head up high
Round and round
I won’t run away this time
Till you show me what this life is for
Round and round
I’m not gonna let you change my mind
Till you show me what this life is for
We are afflicted by fiction
Building a case for eviction
Circling
Guarding a tower of ancients
Shooting down arrows of patience
And patiently circling
You don’t have to hold your head up high
Round and round
I won’t run away this time
Till you show me what this life is for
Round and round
I’m not gonna let you change my mind
Till you show me what this life is for
All the emptiness inside you
Is hard enough to fill
Without a sense of purpose
We're setting up to fail
You don’t have to make it right
Just hold your head up high
Round and round
I won’t run away this time
Till you show me what this life is for
Round and round
I’m not gonna let you change my mind
Till you show me what this life is for
The lyrics of Imagine Dragons' song Round and Round reflect the feelings of being stuck in a cycle of repetition and routine, where life seems to be moving in circles. The singer seems to be searching for a greater meaning in life, a sense of purpose that goes beyond just existing day after day. The lines "We think we're making our own way Circling" indicate a feeling of being in control of one's life, but at the same time, feeling that things are not really changing or progressing.
The song mentions being "afflicted by fiction", indicating that our perceptions of life and the world around us may not be entirely accurate, leading us to build cases for eviction, or reasons to remove ourselves from the situation. The line "shooting down arrows of patience" could symbolize how we are easily frustrated with the world and with ourselves, leading us to attack the very things that could help us move forward.
In the chorus, the singer sings that they won't run away this time until they find out what life is for. This could be interpreted as a determination to find a sense of purpose and meaning, a reason to keep going despite the challenges that come along. The lyrics suggest that there is emptiness and a sense of failure when we don't have a purpose and that holding one's head up high is important, even if it doesn't solve everything.
Overall, the song Round and Round speaks to the struggle of finding meaning and purpose in life, of wanting to break free from repetitive cycles but not knowing how to do so. It reminds us to keep searching, to keep pushing forward, and to not give up until we find what we're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
We are all living the same way
We share a common way of living, despite our differences.
We are escaping the same way
We're all seeking to escape our problems and challenges.
Circling
We're caught in a cycle of repeating the same patterns of behavior and thought.
We are a part of the same play
We're all connected and playing a role in the human experience.
We think we're making our own way
Despite the illusion of individuality, we're all influenced by external factors in our choices.
You don’t have to hold your head up high
You don't have to pretend to be confident or strong when you're struggling.
Round and round
Continually going through the same motions without making progress.
I won’t run away this time
I won't avoid facing my problems or giving up when things get tough.
Till you show me what this life is for
I need a sense of purpose or meaning to keep going.
I’m not gonna let you change my mind
I won't let others dictate my beliefs or choices without convincing me first.
We are afflicted by fiction
We're influenced by false beliefs or narratives that shape our perceptions and actions.
Building a case for eviction
We're creating justification to reject or push away ideas or people that challenge us.
Guarding a tower of ancients
We're holding onto outdated or irrelevant beliefs and ideas.
Shooting down arrows of patience
We're reacting impulsively or aggressively when confronted with challenges or obstacles.
All the emptiness inside you
The feeling of emptiness or lack of fulfillment within ourselves.
Is hard enough to fill
Finding purpose or meaning is difficult and requires effort and reflection.
Without a sense of purpose
We need a reason or motivation to keep going and find fulfillment.
We're setting up to fail
Without direction or purpose, we're likely to make choices that lead us to failure or dissatisfaction.
Just hold your head up high
Remain resilient and hopeful, even in difficult or uncertain times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON
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