Whatever It Takes
Imagine Dragons Lyrics

Falling too fast to prepare for this
Feeling unprepared for the challenges ahead and overwhelmed by the speed at which they're approaching.

Tripping in the world could be dangerous
Acknowledging that navigating through life can be hazardous and unpredictable.

Everybody circling, it's vulturous
Feeling surrounded by people who are waiting for them to fail and who are eager to take advantage of their misfortunes.

Negative, nepotist
Describing those who are pessimistic and selfishly favor their own interests.

Everybody waiting for the fall of man
Feeling like people are just waiting for them to make a mistake and fall from grace.

Everybody praying for the end of times
Feeling like people are hoping for the worst possible outcomes and seeking the destruction of everything.

Everybody hoping they could be the one
Describing the competitive nature of life where everyone wants to be the best and come out on top.

I was born to run, I was born for this
Believing that they were destined for greatness and that they are well-suited for the difficulties and challenges they face.

Whip, whip, Run me like a racehorse
Comparing themselves to a racehorse being whipped to run faster and push themselves to their limits.

Pull me like a ripcord
Describing the feeling of being pulled in different directions and needing help to change course.

Break me down and build me up
Describing the process of being broken down and rebuilt stronger in order to face the challenges ahead.

I wanna be the slip, slip
Desiring to be elusive and move fluidly through the obstacles of life.

Word upon your lip, lip
Desiring to be on people's minds and for their words to be impactful.

Letter that you rip, rip
Acknowledging that their efforts may not always be appreciated and that some may tear down their work.

Whatever it takes
Committing to doing everything necessary to achieve their goals.

'Cause I love the adrenaline in my veins
Finding a rush of excitement and energy from pushing themselves to their limits.

I do whatever it takes
Reiterating the commitment to take any steps necessary to succeed, no matter how difficult they may be.

'Cause I love how it feels when I break the chains
Taking pride in breaking through the barriers that hold them back and achieving new heights.

Yeah, take me to the top, I'm ready for
Expressing the readiness to take on whatever challenges come their way, even if it means reaching new heights.

Always had a fear of being typical
Feeling a sense of dread at the thought of blending in and being average or mediocre.

Looking at my body feeling miserable
Feeling unhappy with their physical appearance and the way they view themselves.

Always hanging on to the visual
Obsessing over their appearance and outward perception to the point where it affects their sense of self.

I wanna be invisible
Desiring to fade into the background and not stand out, possibly due to a fear of judgement or criticism.

Looking at my years like a martyrdom
Viewing their past struggles and challenges as a form of martyrdom, where they have been unfairly burdened and must suffer for a greater cause.

Everybody needs to be a part of 'em
Feeling a sense of pressure to conform and fit in with the expectations of others.

Never be enough, I'm the prodigal son
Believing that they can never live up to the expectations set for them, and feeling like they've let others down.

Hypocritical, egotistical
Describing those who are dishonest and self-centered with a false sense of superiority.

Don't wanna be the parenthetical, hypothetical
Desiring to be seen as relevant and specific, rather than as an afterthought or hypothetical possibility.

Working onto something that I'm proud of, out of the box
Striving to break outside of conventions and create something new and unique that they can be proud of.

An epoxy to the world and the vision we've lost
Wanting to be a binding agent for the fractured world, bringing people and ideas together to find common ground.

I'm an apostrophe
Describing their role as an outlier, someone who doesn't fit into the traditional molds or systems.

I'm just a symbol to remind you that there's more to see
Seeing themselves as a symbol for greater things, a representation of the potential and possibility in the world.

I'm just a product of the system, a catastrophe
Feeling like they are the result of the flawed systems and structures around them, and that their existence may be harmful to others.

And yet a masterpiece, and yet I'm half-diseased
Recognizing their potential and greatness, while also acknowledging their flaws and imperfections.

And when I am deceased
Looking toward the future, and acknowledging the inevitability of their own death.

At least I go down to the grave and die happily
Hoping to find fulfillment and happiness in their life, even if it means succumbing to death in the end.

Leave the body and my soul to be a part of thee
Wanting to leave a lasting legacy and become a part of something greater than themselves.