A Will Away is a Pop-Rock quintet from Connecticut that formed in February,… Read Full Bio ↴A Will Away is a Pop-Rock quintet from Connecticut that formed in February, 2011. The band (Matt Carlson, Ryan Cool, Collin Waldron, Aaron Johnson, Sean Dibble) released their first EP titled: "Not Far From Home" on September 26th, 2011. With a number of musical influences from each member of the band, A Will Away has a diverse yet familiar tone to their songs. While they may be fresh faces to the music industry, A Will Away is quickly building momentum and while likely continue to do so.

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A Will Away Lyrics

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Your product of creation
the apple of your eye,
can't understand why you're feeling young at heart
When you were making them believers
in everything you say
you had to know you were gonna grow apart

I'm tired

but I'm gonna be just fine
the pains in my legs say "time to make some more mistakes"
but that's gonna be alright

The poison in your lipstick
the taste of copper in my mouth
the feeling that I've wasted all my time
When you're clouding up my mirrors
clouding up my glasses
you're clouding up my mind
when you say "I'm not long for this world"

I'm tired
but I'm gonna be just fine
the pains in my legs say "time to make some more mistakes"
but that's gonna be alright
say "that's gonna be alright"

I'm not long for this world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Will Away's song "Carousel" explore themes of disillusionment and the struggle to come to terms with the flaws and actions of those we hold in high regard. The opening lines, "Your product of creation, the apple of your eye, can't understand why you're feeling young at heart," suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has put their all into creating something or someone they are proud of, but now finds themselves struggling to remain content. The phrase "feeling young at heart" implies a sense of nostalgia or longing for a time when things were simpler, which the singer struggles to relate to.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of disappointment and resentment, suggesting that the person they are addressing had once been capable of inspiring others and convincing them of their beliefs, but has since fallen short. The line, "you had to know you were gonna grow apart," implies that this person has failed to maintain the connections they once held dear, and that the singer feels betrayed by their inability to see it coming.

Line by Line Meaning

Your product of creation
Refers to a person or thing that you have created and are very proud of

the apple of your eye,
Represents something or someone you cherish above all and is very dear to you

can't understand why you're feeling young at heart
Expresses confusion over why someone who has accomplished so much and appears successful still seems unfulfilled or lacking in life

When you were making them believers
Refers to convincing others to believe in your ideas and goals

in everything you say
Believing in someone's statements and trusting them

you had to know you were gonna grow apart
Realizing that people change and relationships may not last forever

I'm tired
Expresses exhaustion or being worn out

but I'm gonna be just fine
Refuses to let their fatigue affect their well-being or goals

the pains in my legs say "time to make some more mistakes"
Physical discomfort or challenges are urging the person to continue progressing and striving towards their aspirations

but that's gonna be alright
Confidently asserts that everything will work out in the end

The poison in your lipstick
Metaphor for a toxic or unhealthy relationship

the taste of copper in my mouth
Describes an unpleasant taste or sensory experience

the feeling that I've wasted all my time
Regretting one's past decisions and feeling as though they have not made the most of their opportunities

When you're clouding up my mirrors
Metaphor for someone or something obstructing or blocking the person's vision or clarity of thought

clouding up my glasses
Continues metaphor from previous line; someone or something that is making it difficult to see clearly

you're clouding up my mind
The person or situation is creating confusion or difficulty in thinking logically or rationally

when you say "I'm not long for this world"
When someone expresses that they will not be around for much longer, either due to illness or other circumstances

say "that's gonna be alright"
Despite the challenging situation or emotions, the person is choosing to view the future optimistically and remain hopeful

I'm not long for this world
Reiterates someone's belief that they will not be alive for much longer

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