The lineup c… Read Full Bio ↴Agent Felix were a pop punk band from Orlando, Florida.
The lineup consisted of Joe Knipp - Guitar, Vocals
Aaron Harvey - Guitar, Vocals
Glen Wilson - Bass, backing vocals
Omar Surillo - Drums
The band released several albums and did a few tours. The band's influences include Face to Face, Home Grown, Descendents, The Ataris, NOFX, Blink-182 along with many others.
After Agent Felix, Aaron Harvey & Joe Knipp played together in a rock band called Mashlin.
Behind Me
Agent Felix Lyrics
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will it open up to breath life
back into my lungs they're collapsing into me
the time is right is never true
you can't hold out on time it holds out on you
even when you know your moment is now
so turn your backs
away from what your too afraid to try
don't hold me back
when I decide its my turn to fly
its all for not
but all could be for everything
I'll make sure that the door will close behind me
the distant rise
is suddenly not looking all that seem to far
I'm all stretched out
out from always reaching for the stars
just one wish
and I will be there too
reaching down for someone just like you
what could have should have happened
its so unfair for you
for me it I know its different
I won't give up this soon
at least not this time
sitting staring at the rain
now the play is dead
pull out the chains
and measure out
just how far that you've come
The song "Behind Me" by Agent Felix is about taking risks and seizing opportunities in life. In the first verse, the singer contemplates if staring at the sky could bring life back into his lungs, which is a metaphor for feeling like he's suffocating and needing to be reinvigorated. He acknowledges that the idea of holding out for the right moment never really rings true because time waits for no one. Even though someone may feel like their moment is now, they can't control external factors like time and whether or not the opportunity will still be available.
The chorus is a call to action for people to not hold the singer back when he decides to fly and take risks. He encourages people to turn away from their fear of trying and to not let fear and doubt hold them back. The singer recognizes that taking risks may not always result in success, but it's important to try because it could lead to everything.
The second verse highlights the idea of missed opportunities and regrets. The singer acknowledges that it can feel unfair when things don't go according to plan, but he's not giving up this time. The final lines emphasize the importance of not giving up and instead measuring how far someone has come, even if they may not be where they want to be yet.
Overall, the song is a motivating message to take risks and not let fear or doubt hold you back from pursuing your goals.
Line by Line Meaning
and if I stare too long at the sky tonight
Contemplating, wondering if what I am looking at will or can make a difference
will it open up to breath life
Wondering if what I am seeing could be that moment where everything changes, and I come alive
back into my lungs they're collapsing into me
I feel like I am almost breathing my last breath, but hoping for that chance to come back to life
the time is right is never true
I am aware that moments and opportunities rarely come at the right time but hoping and waiting anyway
you can't hold out on time it holds out on you
Do not wait while hoping for the right time; time comes and goes as it sees fit
even when you know your moment is now
Sometimes we think the moment is right, but we are still not prepared for it
so turn your backs
I am urging people to turn away from their fears and doubts
away
I am encouraging people to look away from what is holding them back or what they fear
away from what you're too afraid to try
Move and steer clear from what scares you or keeps you from trying
don't hold me back
Do not limit or restrain me from chasing what I believe is right
when I decide its my turn to fly
When I am ready to take that bold step, let me soar
its all for not
It will all be in vain or pointless
but all could be for everything
Even though it might seem pointless, it could bring about a significant change or turn of events
I'll make sure that the door will close behind me
I will move on from the past, and I will not look back
the distant rise
The horizon that was once too far to reach is now getting closer and closer
is suddenly not looking all that seem to far
The horizon that was once too far to reach is now almost attainable
I'm all stretched out
I am committed and prepared to achieve my goal
out from always reaching for the stars
I have always aimed for greatness and dream big
just one wish
I only require one opportunity to make a difference
and I will be there too
I will be available to help someone else who needs to make a difference
reaching down for someone just like you
Helping and encouraging others to reach their potential and make a difference as well
what could have should have happened
Thinking about missed opportunities
its so unfair for you
Feeling sorry for someone else who missed out on an opportunity
for me it I know its different
I believe that there is still a chance for me to make a difference
I won't give up this soon
I am not quitting or giving up just yet
at least not this time
This time, I believe it will happen
sitting staring at the rain
Reflecting and feeling nostalgic
now the play is dead
Opportunities have passed, and it is time to move on
pull out the chains
Examining and measuring what has been done
and measure out
Examining and analyzing all the effort and hard work that has been done
just how far that you've come
Appreciating all the progress and momentum that has been made
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.