Sooner or Later
7Seconds Lyrics
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Neither is willing to give just a little
Ramming our heads into nothing
Winning a war that is non-existent
Sooner or later will we work together?
Who knows?
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
You're seeing things in your own way
While I'm seeing things in the opposite
And we think we're so fucking different
Unwilling to buckle or deal with it
Sooner or later will we work together?
Who knows?
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
Sooner or later will we work together?
Who knows?
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
Sooner or later will we work together?
Who knows?
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
The lyrics of 7Seconds's song Sooner or Later examine the dynamics of a relationship between two people who are too stubborn to compromise. The use of strong and explosive language sets the tone of how far the situation has escalated. The opening lines, "Both of us too fucking stubborn, Neither is willing to give just a little," emphasizes the immovable stance of either party. Instead of finding a way to communicate, they both decide to butt heads, almost as if they are waging a war against each other. The line "Winning a war that is non-existent" is particularly notable as it emphasizes that the conflict has become so pervasive that it has taken on an entirely different meaning beyond just their unwillingness to change their perspectives.
The chorus of the song, "Sooner or later will we work together, Who knows? Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?" highlights the themes of hopelessness and the infinite possibilities of the unknown. It's an interesting notion as it can be applied to various aspects of life, not just romantic relationships. The lyrics suggest that there may still be a chance for things to turn around, but maybe it will not happen. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song highlights the continual presence of this question without providing any answers. The use of the ambiguous phrase "Sooner or later" furthers the idea that the solution cannot be predicted; they can only hope it goes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Both of us too fucking stubborn
We are both incredibly unwilling to budge on our beliefs or opinions.
Neither is willing to give just a little
Neither of us are willing to compromise or give up even a small amount of control.
Ramming our heads into nothing
We are both working against each other without any real purpose or goal.
Winning a war that is non-existent
Our stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise makes us both feel like we are constantly fighting with each other, but there is no real battle to win.
You're seeing things in your own way
You have a certain perspective or opinion that you strongly believe in.
While I'm seeing things in the opposite
I have a completely different perspective or opinion that contradicts yours.
And we think we're so fucking different
Our differing opinions and perspectives make us believe that we are fundamentally different from each other.
Unwilling to buckle or deal with it
We are unwilling to compromise or try to understand each other's opinions or perspectives.
Sooner or later will we work together?
Will we eventually be able to come together and work towards a common goal?
Who knows?
It's impossible to say for sure whether or not we will be able to work together.
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
Will we accept that our differences are simply too great to overcome and continue down the path of conflict and stubbornness?
Sooner or later will we work together?
Will we eventually be able to come together and work towards a common goal?
Who knows?
It's impossible to say for sure whether or not we will be able to work together.
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
Will we accept that our differences are simply too great to overcome and continue down the path of conflict and stubbornness?
Sooner or later will we work together?
Will we eventually be able to come together and work towards a common goal?
Who knows?
It's impossible to say for sure whether or not we will be able to work together.
Or will we resign to the fact that that's just how it goes?
Will we accept that our differences are simply too great to overcome and continue down the path of conflict and stubbornness?
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