Stockholm
Adriel Lyrics
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Saw a mountain, went to bed
Paid a ransom for a ghost
For the thing I want the most
So I left to find a home
For a place to call my own
Even if you think we're not
It's an end to end the start
We're moving from the ground floor
Rising tide
Push us up more
How we climb
As the water's pouring in
Like it always should have been
We can crawl or we can run
Towards the sun
Take it all, I'll keep the rest
Burn the wheels and pound your chest
In the days before the cold
All the houses oversold
It's an end to end the start
We're moving from the ground floor
Rising tide
Push us up more
How we climb
As the water's pouring in
Like it always should have been
We can crawl or we can run
Towards the sun
And although we've just begun
We keep going till we've won
We can crawl or we can run
Towards the sun
The lyrics of Adriel's song, Stockholm, are about leaving behind something that is not serving you and wanting to find a place to call your own. The opening lines, "Won a moment, lost a bet/Saw a mountain, went to bed/Paid a ransom for a ghost/For the thing I want the most" can be interpreted as experiencing fleeting moments of happiness while constantly searching for something more. The singer has paid a high price, "a ransom for a ghost," to get what they desire most, possibly referring to sacrificing other aspects of their life to pursue their dreams.
The chorus, "We're moving from the ground floor/Rising tide/Push us up more/How we climb/As the water's pouring in/Like it always should have been/We can crawl or we can run/Towards the sun," is about the journey of self-discovery and moving upwards despite obstacles. The rising tide is a metaphor for the singer's internal strength to overcome hardships and push themselves. The water pouring in "like it always should have been" can be interpreted as finally finding the right path and feeling like things are falling into place.
In the bridge, "Take it all, I'll keep the rest/Burn the wheels and pound your chest/In the days before the cold/All the houses oversold/It's an end to end the start," the singer claims ownership of their journey and refuses to let go of what they have earned. Burning the wheels and pounding their chest can be seen as a call to action, refusing to be passive in their pursuit of happiness. The refrain, "We can crawl or we can run/Towards the sun/And although we've just begun/We keep going till we've won," drives home the message of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Won a moment, lost a bet
I experienced a fleeting victory, but ended up losing due to an unfavorable circumstance or decision.
Saw a mountain, went to bed
I was in awe of a challenging obstacle or goal, but instead of tackling it, I gave up and rested.
Paid a ransom for a ghost
I spent too much time or energy chasing after something that wasn't real or attainable.
For the thing I want the most
Despite my past failures, I still desire the thing that drives me the most in life.
So I left to find a home
I went on a journey to find a place where I belong and that I can call my own.
For a place to call my own
I crave a sense of ownership and belonging in my life, especially in a physical space.
Even if you think we're not
Although others may view us as separate or different, we are actually closely connected.
We're close to close enough
Our emotional and physical proximity is almost enough to fulfill our desires and needs.
It's an end to end the start
The end of one phase or journey marks the beginning of another, and everything is connected.
We're moving from the ground floor
We are making progress from our starting point, slowly but surely.
Rising tide
Our efforts are being lifted up by external forces or influences.
Push us up more
We are being encouraged and propelled to keep striving, despite obstacles and setbacks.
How we climb
We are making progress in our journey in our own unique way and at our own pace.
As the water's pouring in
Despite difficulties and challenges, we are still able to succeed and rise higher.
Like it always should have been
Our current success feels natural and deserved, and we wonder why it took so long to get here.
We can crawl or we can run
We have the choice to move forward at our own pace, regardless of speed.
Towards the sun
We are moving forward towards a brighter future and greater success.
And although we've just begun
Despite our success so far, we know that we have a long journey ahead of us.
We keep going till we've won
We will not give up until we achieve our goals and desires.
Writer(s): Undocumented
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardhamelo2715
i love the way the lead guitarist jumped and struck the chord
@artbryan1575
Such a feel good song!
@user-ll1xb2pc6u
너무 좋다
@ChainbreakerFX
wow i love this song and the best song ever.
@angelsangels2610
Me encanta
@megantownsend4373
it's already been a year it felt like 5 months :(
@MiguelSanchez41
W O W
@johnparras6198
💜
@ninonormandy7620
I thought it’s Atlas Genius
@layanecunha2121
i just love that song!!!