Up in the Air
30 Seconds to Mars/Thirty Seconds to Mars Lyrics
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Out of my head
Stuck in a moment of emotion I've destroyed
Is this the end I feel?
Up in the air
Fucked up our life
All of the laws I've broken, loves that I've sacrificed
Is this the end?
A thousand times I've tempted fate
A thousand times I've played this game
A thousand times that I have said today, today, today
I've been up in the air
Lost in the night
I wouldn't trade out for you lies you lost for my life
Is this the end
You were the love of my life, the darkness, the light
This is a portrait of the tortured you and I
Is this the, is this the, is this the end?
I wrap my hands around you neck so tight with love, love, love
A thousand times I've tempted fate
A thousand times I've played this game
A thousand times that I have said today, today, today
A thousand times I've tempted fate
A thousand times I've played this game
A thousand times that I have said today, today, today
I've been up in the air
Is this the end I feel?
Up in the air
Chasing a dream so real
I've been up in the air (I wrap my hands around you neck)
Is this the end I feel
Up in the air
Chasing a dream, Chasing a dream
Take no more
Take no more
Take no more
I'll take no more
A thousand times I've tempted fate (I'll take no more)
A thousand times I've played this game (I'll take no more)
A thousand times that I have said today, today, today (I'll take no more)
Today (I wrap my hands)
Today (hands around)
Today (your neck)
Today (with love, love)
Today (I'll wrap my hands)
Today (around your neck)
Today (with love, love)
Today
I'll wrap my hands around your neck
I'll wrap my hands around your neck with love, love
In Thirty Seconds to Mars' song Up in the Air, the lyrics paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship that has hit its breaking point. The first verse seems to convey a sense of regret and a feeling of being lost in the midst of intense emotion. The singer seems to recognize that their actions may have caused irreparable damage to their relationship. They admit to breaking laws and sacrificing love in the process. The chorus provides a vivid metaphor of the singer wrapping their hands around their lover's neck so tight with love, love. It becomes unclear if this is done in a violent or loving manner.
The second verse is more reflective and shows that the singer acknowledges that their lover is the one who meant the most to them, but their darkness may have also been their downfall. The sense of loss is palpable as the singer tries to grapple with the realization that their relationship might have come to an end. The ending of the song seems to suggest that the singer has come to a point of acceptance as they say they will "take no more."
Overall, the lyrics of Up in the Air showcase the difficulties of struggling with intense emotions and the consequences of one's actions in a relationship. The visceral metaphor of the hands wrapped around the neck shows how love can be a powerful and intense emotion that can also be destructive if not understood and handled carefully.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been up in the air
I feel ungrounded and uncertain about my direction in life
Out of my head
My thoughts are scattered and disorganized
Stuck in a moment of emotion I've destroyed
I made a mistake that I deeply regret and it consumes my thoughts
Is this the end I feel?
I fear that my actions have caused irreparable damage to my life or relationships
Fucked up our life
My mistakes have had a negative and lasting impact
All of the laws I've broken, loves that I've sacrificed
I've made poor decisions that have led to legal trouble and damaged my relationships
I wrap my hands around you neck so tight with love, love
I hold on to the ones I love fiercely, even when I've made mistakes
A thousand times I've tempted fate
I've been reckless and played with danger many times
A thousand times I've played this game
I've repeated the same mistakes over and over, refusing to learn from them
A thousand times that I have said today, today, today
I keep putting off taking action to change my situation
Lost in the night
I feel lost and alone
I wouldn't trade out for you lies you lost for my life
I regret the lies I've told and decisions I've made that have hurt others
You were the love of my life, the darkness, the light
The person I hurt was someone I deeply cared for and who brought balance to my life
This is a portrait of the tortured you and I
Our pain and struggles are reflected in this moment in time
Chasing a dream so real
I'm pursuing something that feels important and meaningful
Take no more
I'm ready to stop making the same mistakes and change my behavior
Today
I'm taking action to make a change
I'll wrap my hands around your neck
I'll hold on tight to the people I love and who matter to me
I'll wrap my hands around your neck with love, love
My actions will come from a place of love and respect for those I care about
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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That fits in with the song's Rhythm!
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