Escape
30 Seconds to Mars Lyrics
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I lost myself yet I'm better not sad
Now I'm closer to the edge
It was a a thousand to one and a million to two
Time to go down in flames and I'm taking you
Closer to the edge
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No, no, no, no
Can you imagine a time when the truth ran free
A birth of a song, a death of a dream
Closer to the edge
This never ending story, paid for with pride and fate
We all fall short of glory, lost in ourselves
No I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
I will never forget
No, no
I will never regret
No, no
I will live my life
No, no, no, no
I will never forget
No, no
I will never regret
No, no
I will live my life
No I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No, no
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day, maybe we'll meet again
No, no, no, no
Closer to the edge
Closer to the edge
No, no, no, no
Closer to the edge
Closer to the edge
No, no, no, no
Closer to the edge
The lyrics to "Escape" by 30 Seconds to Mars convey a sense of urgency and a willingness to take risks. The opening lines speak to the idea of wanting to forget the past, while also acknowledging that the singer has grown from their experiences. The repetition of "closer to the edge" throughout the song creates a feeling of looming danger and the possibility of falling.
The second verse references a time when "the truth ran free" but ended with the "death of a dream." This could be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of society, with corruption and lies pervading the world. The chorus, "No I'm not saying I'm sorry / One day, maybe we'll meet again," could be seen as a message of hope and a desire to reconnect with those who have been lost.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of living life without regrets, and the repeated "no, no, no, no" adds an emphasis on the courage it takes to make the most of one's life. The final repetition of "closer to the edge" signifies that the journey towards self-discovery and growth is ongoing, and that there are always risks to be taken and new experiences to be had.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't remember one moment I tried to forget
There is a memory that the subject cannot recall, but has tried to forget nonetheless.
I lost myself yet I'm better not sad
The subject has experienced loss and confusion, but has emerged stronger from it.
Now I'm closer to the edge
The subject feels as though they are approaching a new, uncertain phase of life.
It was a a thousand to one and a million to two
The odds were overwhelmingly against the subject in a particular situation.
Time to go down in flames and I'm taking you
The subject is prepared to risk everything, along with someone close to them, in pursuit of a goal or ideal.
Can you imagine a time when the truth ran free
The subject is longing for a time in the past when honesty and authenticity were valued more highly.
A birth of a song, a death of a dream
The creative process can bring about both inspiration and disappointment.
This never ending story, paid for with pride and fate
Life is a continuous narrative, shaped by both individual choices and the forces of the universe.
We all fall short of glory, lost in ourselves
No one is perfect, and everyone struggles with their own internal conflicts.
No, no, no, no
I will never forget
No, no
I will never regret
No, no
I will live my life
The subject is determined to move forward, striving to remember and learn from past experiences without dwelling on them.
Closer to the edge
The subject is increasingly approaching a point of no return, where they will have to confront their fears and weaknesses.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LETO, JARED
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