Burn the Boat
Aliceband Lyrics

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Seems a little silly now
I should've wasted time while you were waiting

It seems a little problem solving
Has kept my head and self from growing old

It seems as this passes by
Cause I'm not the one you want

Wait at a point and never cry
If I'm not the one you want

Oh, oh, yeah
The one you want

Times ticking by so slowly
Take me over
On my petty head

And when the tide stops turning
Take me out and burn the evidence
It seems that this was passing by
Cause I'm not the one you want
Wait at a point and never cry
If I'm not the one you want

Oh, oh, yeah
The one you want

And I am queen and hereby
Take this as a blessing in disguise
These dreams and nothing dirty
They're
Nothing but a flash before my eyes

It seems that it was passing by
Cause I'm not the one you want
Wait at a point and never cry
If I'm not the one you want

Oh, oh, yeah
The one you want

And I am nothing special
You hold your breath
Don't think before you talk
Cause I am not this beauty
Cracked and broken
Dirty as the floor

It seems that I was passing by
Cause I'm not the one you want
Wait at a point and never cry
If I'm not the one you want

Oh, oh, yeah
The one you want

It seems as this passes by
Cause I'm not the one you want
So make up your mind and never lie
Cause I'm not the one who's gonna fall

Yeah
The one you want
Oh

The one you want of all
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In AlicebanD's song Burn the Boat, the lyrics depict a certain level of regret and acceptance. The first set of lyrics, "Seems a little silly now, I should've wasted time while you were waiting," speaks to the regret of not appreciating the time spent with someone when it matters. The next set of lyrics, "It seems a little problem solving has kept my head and self from growing old," refers to the acceptance that perhaps problem-solving has been the singer's way of avoiding emotions and pain.

The chorus of the song, "Cause I'm not the one you want wait at a point and never cry," refers to the idea that the singer is not the person the other individual wants or needs. It showcases a certain level of sadness but also a level of acceptance. The lyrics then discuss the idea that time is passing slowly, and the singer is waiting to be chosen. The bridge of the song goes into slightly more poetic language, discussing dreams that feel like nothing but a "flash before my eyes," hinting at a life that's flown by too quickly without the other person the singer is yearning for.

Overall, the song Burn the Boat by AlicebanD is about the idea of regret, acceptance, and longing for someone who may not feel the same way. It talks to the frustration of waiting and the desire for acceptance by someone who may never truly give it to the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Seems a little silly now
Looking back, it appears foolish

I should've wasted time while you were waiting
I should've occupied myself while you were expecting something from me

It seems a little problem solving
It feels like I'm trying to resolve something

Has kept my head and self from growing old
It has prevented me from becoming stale

Cause I'm not the one you want
Because I am not the person that you desire

Wait at a point and never cry
Stay where you are and don't feel sad

The one you want
The individual that you seek

Times ticking by so slowly
Time is moving at an agonizingly slow pace

Take me over
Engulf me in something

On my petty head
In my insignificant mind

And when the tide stops turning
When things come to a halt