Get Back
A.C.K. & Slyax Lyrics
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But soon he couldn't make out the road, brightened by the sun
Like a voice tunneling through his head, calling him to return
Though he had to give up on trying to make himself accept this piecemeal failure
As long as there is a light ahead, he tells himself, he'll always know where to go
You know this dreamer has been ready for the return before the fall
These lyrics from A.C.K. & Slyax's song "Get Back" speak to the idea of preparedness and perseverance even in the face of failure. The opening line, "the lost one prepared for the return before the fall," suggests that the singer of the song had some sense of foresight or intuition that allowed him to plan for a difficult situation before it even occurred. However, as he travels down the road and is met with bright sunlight that makes it difficult to see, he begins to question his path and feels a voice calling him to turn back.
Despite this setback, the singer remains determined to move forward, acknowledging that he may have to face failure or setbacks along the way. The line "though he had to give up on trying to make himself accept this piecemeal failure" suggests that while he may have had to endure some small failures or setbacks, he refuses to let them deter him from his ultimate goal. He tells himself that as long as he can see a light ahead, he will know where to go.
Overall, these lyrics convey an optimistic and determined mindset, one that recognizes the possibility of setbacks and challenges but remains committed to moving forward nevertheless.
Line by Line Meaning
The lost one prepared for the return before the fall
The individual who was lost had prepared themselves for their eventual return before experiencing a setback
But soon he couldn't make out the road, brightened by the sun
However, the person quickly became disoriented and unable to see the path clearly, despite the bright light of the sun
Like a voice tunneling through his head, calling him to return
It was as if a voice was echoing inside their mind, imploring them to go back to their starting point
Though he had to give up on trying to make himself accept this piecemeal failure
Despite the frustration of encountering small failures along the way, the person eventually had to come to terms with their limitations and let go of their desire for perfection
As long as there is a light ahead, he tells himself, he'll always know where to go
Despite setbacks and moments of confusion, the person tells themselves that they can always find their way as long as they can see a guiding light in the distance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Leijonhufvud, Shi Xudong, Xu Bo, Yang Haisong
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