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
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
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
"Amsterdam" by Imagine Dragons is a song about apologies and perseverance. The lyrics are addressed to different people in the singer's life, including his mother, brother, and lover. The singer is sorry for letting them down and admits to lying. The song suggests the singer is going through a tough time, but despite his challenges, he is hopeful that his time will come if he waits for it. He tells himself and others that waiting is hard, but he has tried. He acknowledges that the journey may not be easy, as he "keeps coming up short," but he is determined to keep trying.
The song's theme of perseverance is conveyed in the chorus' repeated phrase, "Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it." The song also mentions Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. The West Train mentioned in the song may refer to a train station in the city, but this is not explicitly stated.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, mother I'm sorry, I let you down
I apologize to you, mother, for my actions that disappoint you.
Well, these days I'm fine
Currently, I am functioning well and am content.
No these days I tend to lie
However, I have a tendency to be dishonest nowadays.
I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
I plan to ride the train heading west, situated beside Amsterdam.
Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
To the left of my brain, I will stand next to the Tin Man.
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
If you are patient, your chance will come someday.
It's hard, believe me I've tried
However, it is not an easy task, and I have attempted it myself.
But I keep coming up short
Unfortunately, I continually fall short.
I'm sorry, brother I'm sorry, I let cha down
To you, brother, I apologize for my failures.
Well, these days you're fine
You, on the other hand, are doing well these days.
No these days you tend to lie
But, similarly to me, you also have a tendency to be untruthful lately.
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
You plan to journey west and be situated beside Amsterdam using the train.
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
You will stand beside the Tin Man to the left of your brain.
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
Waiting will eventually lead to your opportunity.
It's hard, believe me I've tried
Nevertheless, it is a strenuous situation, and I have attempted it myself.
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
Your moment will come if you are patient.
It's hard, believe me I've tried
It is challenging, but trust me when I say that I have made an effort.
But the rain won't fall for the both of us
Unfortunately, we cannot both have good fortune.
The sun won't shine on the both of us
We cannot both bask in the sunshine, either.
Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way
Rest assured that I am content with the way things are.
I'm sorry, lover You're sorry, I bring you down
My apologies to you, my beloved, for my role in causing you sadness.
Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie
I have been attempting to improve, but I still struggle with being dishonest.
Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be
At one point, I believed that I had an enigmatic nature, but I have come to realize that it was not my destiny.
You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone"
I recall you telling me sarcastically, "Well done, congratulations on your solitude."
But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
I cannot wait for much longer because my obstacles are collapsing.
And I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
Furthermore, I cannot continue to wait due to these obstructions falling apart.
And I keep coming up short
Despite my efforts, I still cannot seem to succeed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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LYRICS
I’m sorry, mother
I’m sorry, I let you down
Well, these days I’m fine
No these days I tend to lie
I’ll take the Western 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 you down
Well, these days you’re fine
No these days you tend to lie
You’ll take the Western train, just by the side of
Amsterdam
Just by my left the brain, just by the side of the
Tin Man
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
I’m sorry I bring you down
Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie
Kinda thought it was a mystery and then I thought I
Wasn’t meant to be
You set yourself fantastically
"Congratulations, you are 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
No, I won’t wait much longer, ‘cause these walls
They’re crashing down
And I keep coming up short
tropicwave1
Amsterdam
Imagine Dragons
I'm sorry, mother I'm sorry, I let you down
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
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
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
Written by Benjamin Arthur Mckee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group
Diaval Raven
Imagine Dragons always cheers me up.
I've been wanting to see them perform live for a long time, They're my favorite band and i'd never been to a concert.
Recently I found out they were going to perform at a place 30 minutes away from me!
I was SOOOO excited and I was going to go for my birthday with my dad!
Then I found out that the only tickets we were able to get, there was 1 seat. And we needed 2, And we weren't gonna spend thousands of dollars to go see them. (Second time it had happened, I was gonna go see them another time but it was too far away.) And my dad also said no.
I was so excited that I was finally able to see them perform, LIVE!!!
And when I found out that it wasn't going to happen I was really upset.
I felt like I wanted to cry, But I knew it would be silly even if it meant a lot to me.
I just said that maybe listening to their music would cheer me up, Which is why i'm here.
Hopefully, It will work like every other time i've been upset.
Candy Eyed
I don't mean to be one of those music snobs, but man I really miss this version of Imagine Dragons. This album and Smoke and Mirrors helped me get through a lot of stressful shit when I was a little kid. I recognize the sound of these songs as something that sort of heals me. I still love Imagine Dragons, even if I don't care for their recent stuff, but this will always be the way I remember them.
The_Elemental_Guardian
@Kira Waterman I never understood the hate, they’re such a good band and people
Shawn Loosbrock
Amen Brother ✊🏼
Kira Waterman
never did I read a comment that captures my exact feeing so perfectly. Imagine Dragons despite the hate will always be special to me for the same reason as u said. The first two albums were the soundtrack of my childhood bro… and a lot of the songs on there, Amsterdam included ofc, still hold up imo. their newer stuff is… well… it exists. ok, it’s not good lol. at least they had time to shine and it really was a time. I’ve been coming back to their old music and I don’t understand a bit of the extreme hate. It may be overplayed but their early stuff is wonderful.
Christian
This is how I exactly feel too
The White Wolf !
im glag im not the only one who feels this way :( there was more heart and less repetition unlike their recent music. Also a dab of rock too !!
SKZ’s PERSONAL FBI🖤❤️
Thank you Felix to share this song with STAY .
I hope you will find and read your fans’ comments here.
We love you so much and you mean a lot to us. Please take care of yourself and be happy. Love you so much our boy. <3
lix sunshine
Thank you Felix this is such a good song, I’m going to listen to this song every morning now :)
Kenny Mcisaac
@QDH345 lol u don't actually know him either 😂 and u will never know him so relax
May
U still hear it?