500 Miles
90s allstars Lyrics
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The sun doesn't always shine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
I am not always you
And you are not always mine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes
After all is said and done
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
The heart isn't always true
And I am not always fine
We all have an angry heart sometimes
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let's stand still in time
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is one ah
Ooh
The lyrics of "500 Miles" by 90s Allstars explore the ups and downs that couples go through in their relationships. The song talks about how sometimes things are not perfect in a relationship and that's alright. It acknowledges that people can break down and have moments of vulnerability, but even then, they are still a united force. The lyrics touch on various aspects of relationships that are often ignored in songs, such as the fact that people are not always happy or their true selves, but that's perfectly okay.
The chorus of the song highlights the idea that even when people are not always happy, they are still together, and the sum of their parts represents a whole. The line "One and one still is one" emphasizes that despite any issues in the relationship or any individual differences, the couple is still one unit. The lyrics also mention that people can have anger and sadness, but the relationship can still survive because of the love between the two individuals.
In the second verse, the lyrics show a more positive side of relationships. It talks about how the couple has grown together, and even though they may have gone through some tough times, they have come out stronger together. The lyrics then end with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the sentiment that people may go through highs and lows, but ultimately, they remain united.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky isn't always blue
Life is uncertain, and things don't always go the way we expect.
The sun doesn't always shine
Just like how there are cloudy days, there are tough times in life.
It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
It's okay to acknowledge your vulnerability and take time to heal.
I am not always you
We are all unique, and it's important to recognize and celebrate our differences.
And you are not always mine
We can't control others or expect them to always be there for us.
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
No matter what we go through, we are all interconnected and share the human experience.
The heart isn't always true
Our emotions can be complicated, and we may not always act in the best interest of ourselves or others.
And I am not always fine
It's important to acknowledge when we're struggling and seek help when needed.
We all have an angry heart sometimes
Negative emotions like anger are natural and part of the human experience.
Look how far we have come
One and one still is
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
We've all come a long way, but we're still connected by our shared humanity and place in the universe.
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let's stand still in time
We should appreciate who we are and the interconnectedness that binds us all together.
One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives
No matter what we go through, we are all woven together by the same thread of humanity.
After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half
Look how far we have come
One and one still is one ah
Ooh
In the end, we're all connected and share the same human experience, even as we go through ups and downs in life.
Writer(s): B. Steinberg, R. Nowells, M.c. U'baldo
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.