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Used to Be
Arrows to Athens Lyrics
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Before you step-
'Cause the tide is coming.
Swallowing the ground-
And there's no way to tell if we will drown tonight,
Or we'll be found tonight.
Come in close; if the current gets us,
And we can't wait here anymore-
So if the waves come, let 'em take us-
As they cover you and me, and they pull us underneath-
I hope that fate will forgive us for tempting the sea.
I hope that they won't forget us-
But we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
Take it in; take a good look at
What it might have been.
As we're swept into the water from the shore,
Because there's no way they can tell us that we can't have more-
Because we can have more.
As the waves come, let 'em take us-
As they cover you and me, and they pull us underneath-
I hope that fate will forgive us for tempting the sea.
I hope that they won't forget us-
No we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
So certain, where it would take us-
So sure that we were never lost;
To notice whether we'll be drowned tonight or found tonight...
So as the waves come, let 'em take us-
As they cover you and me, and they pull us underneath-
It takes the shape of who will save us.
When it leaves it's hard to know,
But I will not let you go.
I hope that fate will forgive us for tempting the sea.
I hope that they won't forget us-
No we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
I hope that they won't forget us-
No we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
The lyrics of Arrows to Athens's song "Used to Be" tell the story of two people who are about to take a plunge into the sea, despite knowing the risks. They are aware of the danger, but choose to trust fate, believing that it will ultimately forgive them. The lyrics suggest that the two people find themselves in a situation where the past is no longer a relevant compass and they can only face the future head-on. They are about to take a leap of faith into the unknown, regardless of the consequences.
The lyrics are suggesting that the two people are essentially taking a leap of faith into the unknown, with the hope that they will find something better on the other side. The line "As the waves come, let 'em take us" suggests that they are opening themselves up to whatever challenges come their way. The lyrics have a sense of urgency and momentum, implying that they are moving forward with a sense of purpose and determination.
Overall, "Used to Be" is a song that captures the spirit of adventure and risk-taking. It tells the story of two people who are willing to take on new challenges, despite knowing the risks. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, you have to let go of the past and embrace the unknown in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a breath; take a long look around
Before you step-
'Cause the tide is coming.
Swallowing the ground-
And there's no way to tell if we will drown tonight,
Or we'll be found tonight.
Before making a move, observe your surroundings carefully, for the sea is rising fast and we may soon be swept away by its powerful force. We don't know if we will survive or not.
Come in close; if the current gets us,
Then it gets us both.
And we can't wait here anymore-
So if the waves come, let 'em take us-
As they cover you and me, and they pull us underneath-
Stay close to me, for if the waves take us, we will face it together. We can no longer wait for things to calm down. If the waves come, let them take us away as we hold on to each other.
I hope that fate will forgive us for tempting the sea.
I hope that they won't forget us-
But we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
I pray that destiny will understand that we had no choice but to challenge the sea. I hope it will remember us and our bravery. However, we cannot return to how things were before.
Take it in; take a good look at
What it might have been.
As we're swept into the water from the shore,
Because there's no way they can tell us that we can't have more-
Because we can have more.
Reflect on what we could've achieved. As we are carried away by the waves, there's no one who can stop us from achieving greatness since we have the potential to achieve even more.
So certain, where it would take us-
So sure that we were never lost;
To notice whether we'll be drowned tonight or found tonight...
So as the waves come, let 'em take us-
As they cover you and me, and they pull us underneath-
We were so sure of where we were going that we didn't even realize we were in danger. We're clueless about what tonight holds for us. Even then, we're ready to face the waves head-on, whatever the outcome may be.
It takes the shape of who will save us.
When it leaves it's hard to know,
But I will not let you go.
We don't know who or what will rescue us from this predicament, but whoever it is will have our gratitude. Regardless, I won't let you go, and together we will fight for survival.
I hope that fate will forgive us for tempting the sea.
I hope that they won't forget us-
No, we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
I hope that they won't forget us-
No, we cannot go back to the way it used to be.
Once again, I hope that fate will understand and show us mercy. I pray that it will remember us and not forget our courage. Despite everything, we can't go back to how things were, and we can't afford to forget the risks we took.
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.