The Eternal Optimist
A Moment's Worth Lyrics


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We've come too far this time to throw away our time, to have us fall to pieces.
Our lives are on the line, no longer have the time, to let ourselves just waste this.

I, I think I'll run away again, I think I'll burn my time again, I think of all the wasted moments that have passed me by.
I'm off to live my life this way, I'll say I'm better off someday for not deceiving myself, expecting more from life.

Gotta figure it out, gotta get back gotta get back to the way it was when we knew the sky's the limit, and we'd write our names in it some day.
Gotta figure it out, gotta get back, gotta get back to the person I was: ambitious and a dreamer—driven by hopes and bigger plans.

No I'm not going out like this if I don't give life my all, I'll never know…

Still got my optimism after all and I may be a fool but I will die before I give in to the pain you suffer through when you tell yourself life's not worth living.
For as long as I'm alive I'll be dying to find meaning in this life.

Now I wake up ready for a brand new day. Though my reflection looks like shit I'm still okay—alive and breathing.
And I won't waste my time trying to impress anybody else. I live my life for those who live their lives for me.

"I won't say a thing without thinking. I won't live a life without meaning. Won't try less than my best," a tattoo for the backs of my eyelids says.

No I'm not going out like this if I don't give life my all, I'll never know…

I run my hands through these grains of sand on this Delaware beach where I walk with my friends and the sunrise takes my breath again.
As the sun reflects on the ocean's calm waters, the world as I see it's in perfect disorder, like a melody that just didn't make sense 'til the end.

There are subtle moments when I see the truth and can stop to appreciate it.
Now I don't fear the end because we'll always live in what we've created.





Still got my optimism afterall...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Eternal Optimist" by A Moment's Worth convey themes of self-reflection, perseverance, and a determination to find meaning in life. The song begins with a call to not waste time and fall to pieces, emphasizing the importance of valuing the time one has. The singer then reflects on their past moments that were wasted and how they will choose to live their lives going forward. The chorus emphasizes the need to figure things out and get back to one's ambitious and driven self. The second verse is particularly striking as the singer proclaims their refusal to give in to the pain of life and their determination to find meaning in life, even in the face of adversity. The bridge showcases a beautiful moment of the singer connecting with nature and realizing the truth of life.


Overall, "The Eternal Optimist" is a powerful call to find meaning and purpose in life and to embrace one's optimistic nature, even in the face of challenges. The lyrics showcase deep introspection and a drive to live a life full of passion and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

We've come too far this time to throw away our time, to have us fall to pieces.
We've invested so much into our lives to let it all just crumble away.


Our lives are on the line, no longer have the time, to let ourselves just waste this.
Our lives are at stake and we no longer have the luxury of wasting time.


I, I think I'll run away again, I think I'll burn my time again, I think of all the wasted moments that have passed me by.
I feel like escaping again and wasting time, but I can't help think of all the moments I've let pass me by.


I'm off to live my life this way, I'll say I'm better off someday for not deceiving myself, expecting more from life.
I'm going to live life on my terms and one day, I'll be proud of myself for not settling for less.


Gotta figure it out, gotta get back gotta get back to the way it was when we knew the sky's the limit, and we'd write our names in it some day.
We need to figure out how to get back to when we had endless opportunities and believed that we could do anything.


Gotta figure it out, gotta get back, gotta get back to the person I was: ambitious and a dreamer—driven by hopes and bigger plans.
I need to rediscover the ambitious and hopeful person I used to be.


No I'm not going out like this if I don't give life my all, I'll never know…
I refuse to settle for a life where I haven't given it my all and I'll never know what I'm capable of otherwise.


Still got my optimism after all and I may be a fool but I will die before I give in to the pain you suffer through when you tell yourself life's not worth living.
Despite everything, I still have hope and I'll never let myself believe that life isn't worth living.


For as long as I'm alive I'll be dying to find meaning in this life.
I'll spend my life searching for meaning and purpose.


Now I wake up ready for a brand new day. Though my reflection looks like shit I'm still okay—alive and breathing.
I wake up each day with a positive attitude, even if I don't look my best. The important thing is that I'm alive and breathing.


And I won't waste my time trying to impress anybody else. I live my life for those who live their lives for me.
I won't waste time trying to impress others. I'll focus on those who support me.


"I won't say a thing without thinking. I won't live a life without meaning. Won't try less than my best," a tattoo for the backs of my eyelids says.
I have a tattoo on the back of my eyelids that reminds me to think before I speak, strive for meaning in my life, and always give my best.


I run my hands through these grains of sand on this Delaware beach where I walk with my friends and the sunrise takes my breath again.
I'm on a Delaware beach with friends, feeling the sand between my fingers, and getting lost in the beauty of the sunrise.


As the sun reflects on the ocean's calm waters, the world as I see it's in perfect disorder, like a melody that just didn't make sense 'til the end.
The sunrise over the calm ocean makes everything seem chaotic but beautiful, like a melody that only makes sense at the end.


There are subtle moments when I see the truth and can stop to appreciate it.
Sometimes, I have moments of clarity where I see the truth and can appreciate it.


Now I don't fear the end because we'll always live in what we've created.
I'm no longer afraid of death because we'll always live on through what we've created.


Still got my optimism after all...
Despite everything, I still have hope.




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Lance Lamperouge

I just saw these guys live, last night. So awesome, and Alex is so epic, and down to earth.

Christopher Viñales

AMW IS TOTALLY AWESOME and i was at the video screening at FLC it was AMAZING lol so manny ppl sitting on the floor and ppl in the back dancing yay!

Zoe

Haha, so I spent some of Thanksgiving with Alex. I feel special. I finally heard the band he's in!! It's pretty damn awesome(:

natashaftw

NICE! I love this song!!

Team [PTD]

These guys were great! Wish they’d come back

Danny Camacho

My old drummer used to live right next to these guys, miss seeing this guys play Bronx underground

Eric Delvalle

I love this song!!! And I was suppose to go to the damn concern... But thats ok...

bill doran

you guys rock

Masyn Eshak

this is awesome

HigherEdGaming

GOD I MISS THIS SONG! 

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