Round And Round
♫Imagine Dragons Lyrics


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We are all living the same way
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

Overall Meaning

In "Round and Round" by Imagine Dragons, the lyrics talk about the cyclical nature of life and the struggle to find meaning within it. The first verse speaks to the idea that we are all living and escaping in the same way. This is followed by a realization that we are all playing a part in the same "play" and that we may not be as in control of our lives as we think. The chorus emphasizes the desire to find purpose and meaning in life, not wanting to run away until that is found.


The second verse introduces the idea of being "afflicted by fiction" and building a case for eviction, both metaphorical ideas suggesting that we create our own problems and struggles. This is followed by the idea of guardedly protecting the "tower of ancients," with the arrows of patience suggesting a constant battle within oneself. The final chorus emphasizes the struggle to fill the emptiness inside oneself without a sense of purpose.


Overall, "Round and Round" is a song about the cyclical nature of life and the search for meaning within it. It touches on the struggles we face, the sense of being stuck in a loop, and the constant battle to find purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

We are all living the same way
Despite our individual differences, we are all living in the same manner


We are escaping the same way
We are all in pursuit of escape, albeit in different forms


Circling
We are going in circles, repeating the same mistakes and patterns


We are a part of the same play
As living beings, we are all part of the same cosmic drama


We think we're making our own way
Despite this, we often believe that we are in full control of our lives, making our own path


You don’t have to hold your head up high
It is not necessary to put on a front of strength, it is okay to be vulnerable


Round and round
We continue to spin in circles


I won’t run away this time
The artist is determined to face their problems and not retreat


Till you show me what this life is for
The artist seeks clarity and direction in their life


I’m not gonna let you change my mind
The artist is firm in their beliefs and will not be swayed easily


We are afflicted by fiction
We are troubled by false beliefs and misconceptions


Building a case for eviction
We are in the process of rejecting these false ideas


Guarding a tower of ancients
We are trying to protect outdated ideologies and traditions


Shooting down arrows of patience
We are quick to react without thinking things through


And patiently circling
Despite this, we still continue to go in circles, waiting for change


All the emptiness inside you
The artist acknowledges the void within themselves


Is hard enough to fill
It is difficult to address this feeling of emptiness


Without a sense of purpose
Without direction or meaning, our efforts can seem futile


We're setting up to fail
Without a clear goal, we are essentially doomed from the start


You don’t have to make it right
It is not solely the artist's responsibility to correct their issues


Just hold your head up high
In spite of everything, it is important to keep a positive attitude and persevere




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Alexander Junior Grant

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Maria Jose

UNDERDOG LYRICS

[Verse 1]
Early morning, take me over
Father, father, father, take me to the top
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Early morning, wake me up
Father, father, father, this is not enough
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh!

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!

[Verse 2]
Early evening, settle down
Father, father, father, who am I to blame?
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Early evening, hush me over
Father, father, father, are we just the same?
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh!

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!

[Bridge]
Living the low life
Low life
Low life
Living the low life

(La, la, la-la la) Low life
(La, la, la-la la) Low life
Living the low life...

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!



All comments from YouTube:

𝘙𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘳 ꜱ.ᴄ.ᴄ.ᴘ.

this is a gem unfortunately they don't play this kind of music anymore

Dragn

I wish music like this was still being made. "pop music" nowadays is mostly just "tiktok song" material that is just a bunch of high pitched crap. i miss the early 2010s. 😪

Maximiano Coelho

Damn sure, still the best album for me, this and the 2010 and 2011 EPs...I just shoved the rest to the side

MELLON HEAD

back in high school i listened to the album like a 100 times..... id love to be the underdog

Skyler Brigmann

I Love that this band has variety and are unique in their own way. Each one of their songs is cool with epic instruments and I'm certain that this band will be around for a very long time. You don't see that very often. I can't wait for more of their songs to come out!! Does anyone else agree? I know can't be the only one.

Maria Jose

UNDERDOG LYRICS

[Verse 1]
Early morning, take me over
Father, father, father, take me to the top
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Early morning, wake me up
Father, father, father, this is not enough
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh!

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!

[Verse 2]
Early evening, settle down
Father, father, father, who am I to blame?
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Early evening, hush me over
Father, father, father, are we just the same?
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh!

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!

[Bridge]
Living the low life
Low life
Low life
Living the low life

(La, la, la-la la) Low life
(La, la, la-la la) Low life
Living the low life...

[Chorus]
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!
Hey, that sounds like my luck
I get the short end of it
Oh, I love to be, I love to be the underdog, hey!

[Refrain]
The underdog, hey!
The underdog, hey!

carokann09

There's something unique about every one of Imagine Dragons' songs: each one is a medicine to each bad day in life.

King Hummus the Great

I find so sad that this is the one Imagine Dragons everyone forgets about it. It's a great song!

Lucas Alves

Yea people only like radioactive or demons...

Sem

Lucas Alves  The River is my favorite.

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