Red Carpet
Age of Faith Lyrics
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Running out of control
To the world head on till there's a crash
I know he needs to find his own way
Push the envelope as far as it can go
Now the moneys gone so far from home
Sometimes pain brings relief
Sometimes the bottom
Is the only place to find some peace
Roll out the red carpet
He's there in the distance
Running to his Father's arms
Pull out the best linen
Put food on the table
My son who was lost
Is coming home
Roll out the red carpet
Just when I thought I had it done
Packed my bags
Back on the run
Is there a cave where I can hide
And now the craving's come and gone
What I needed has left me so all alone
The first two lines of "Red Carpet" by Age of Faith set the tone for the rest of the song. Like a freight train running out of control, the subject of the song is barreling full-speed ahead towards an inevitable crash. Despite the risks, he's going to keep pushing himself until he reaches his destination, whatever that may be. The next few lines explain that the singer knows that the subject of the song needs to find his own path. He's willing to take the risks and make mistakes in order to discover what he's meant to do. The lyrics "push the envelope as far as it can go, now the money's gone so far from home, I guess he had to learn the hard way" suggest that the subject of the song is chasing his dreams at all costs and is willing to endure the challenges and hardships that may come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a freight train
Moving forward with tremendous force and momentum
Running out of control
Without direction or proper guidance, leading to a potential disaster
To the world head on till there's a crash
Going full speed ahead towards potential danger or consequences
I know he needs to find his own way
Recognizing the need for personal growth and self-discovery
Push the envelope as far as it can go
Taking risks and pushing boundaries to achieve success or fulfillment
Now the moneys gone so far from home
Having lost track of important values and priorities while pursuing material wealth
I guess he had to learn the hard way
Acknowledging the difficulties and challenges that came along the path to growth and development
Sometimes pain brings relief
Finding peace and comfort through difficult or challenging experiences
Sometimes the bottom
Reaching a low point or experiencing hardship
Is the only place to find some peace
Realizing that peace and contentment can sometimes be found in the midst of struggle or adversity
Roll out the red carpet
Preparing to receive someone with great honor and celebration
He's there in the distance
The awaited arrival is approaching
Running to his Father's arms
Returning to a place of comfort, love, and protection
Pull out the best linen
Preparing to provide the finest accommodations and hospitality
Put food on the table
Preparing a feast to celebrate the return of the lost one
My son who was lost
A loved one who had been separated or gone astray
Is coming home
Returning to a place of belonging and acceptance
Just when I thought I had it done
After believing that the struggle was over and the goal had been achieved
Packed my bags
Preparing to leave and move on
Back on the run
Returning to a state of chaos, confusion, or lack of direction
Is there a cave where I can hide
Desperately seeking a place of refuge or safety from the challenges and struggles of life
And now the craving's come and gone
Experiencing the fleeting nature of temporary pleasures and desires
What I needed has left me so all alone
Realizing that what was pursued or desired did not ultimately lead to a sense of belonging or fulfillment
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.