Staring At The Sun
♫ The Offspring Lyrics
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Dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
Everyone's around, but no one does a damn thing
It brings me down, but I won't let them
If I seem bleak
Well you'd be correct
And if I don't speak
But I won't be burned by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
When I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there, but I'm still trying
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
So forgive me, but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
The lyrics of "Staring At The Sun" by The Offspring express feelings of frustration and a sense of disconnection from others. The first verse uses the analogy of life being like a freeway, where one must dodge obstacles to find their way. The line "Everyone's around, but no one does a damn thing" highlights the idea that despite being surrounded by people, one can still feel alone and helpless. The chorus states that the fire in someone else's eyes may be too bright, causing eye strain or even blindness. The second verse reveals a sense of personal growth despite external challenges, suggesting that there is more to life than just survival but also self-discovery and perseverance. The final lines of the song express a need to hold onto personal values and not let the negativity of others bring oneself down.
The feelings expressed in this song may resonate with many individuals who feel disconnected from society or struggle with personal growth. The analogy of life being like a freeway is a relatable visualization of life's obstacles. The line "Maybe I'm not there, but I'm still trying" is a hopeful message to those facing personal challenges. Overall, the lyrics of "Staring At The Sun" reassure the listener that although life can be difficult, one can still find personal growth and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe life is like a ride on a freeway
Life could be compared with a ride on a freeway
Dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
In life, you might be dodging bullets as you try to navigate your way
Everyone's around, but no one does a damn thing
People are present, but no one takes any action
It brings me down, but I won't let them
The situation is depressing, but the artist won't let it get to them
If I seem bleak
The artist might come off as pessimistic
Well you'd be correct
One should trust their instincts in this case
And if I don't speak
If the singer remains silent
It's cause I can't disconnect
It's because they can't disconnect from their thoughts
But I won't be burned by the reflection
The artist won't be negatively affected by someone else's emotions
Of the fire in your eyes
The passion in the other person's eyes
As you're staring at the sun
As you're focusing on something too difficult to handle
When I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
The artist didn't feel like they were escaping from something
When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
Even after escaping, the singer didn't feel clear of the situation
There's more to living than only surviving
Surviving isn't the only purpose of living
Maybe I'm not there, but I'm still trying
The singer might not be where they want to be, but they're still putting in effort
Though you hear me
The other person can hear the artist
I don't think that you relate
The artist doesn't believe the other person can relate to their situation
My will is something
The singer's determination is something valuable
That you can't confiscate
That can't be taken away by someone else
So forgive me, but I won't be frustrated
The artist won't give into frustration
By destruction in your eyes
The negative energy in the other person's eyes
As you're staring at the sun
As the other person fixates on something they can't handle
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Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND
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