Looking For
Asic & Hugs Lyrics
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you can carry your own
there you go to the treasure cove
dog bury the bone
aerials in the air we've flown like all year long
and its a way of life so please don't call it a song
so follow along
I was just a young lad walking a long
but let me tell you for sure I was wrong
shoulda known all along
cause the bigger they come
the harder they fall
What you gonna do with your back against the wall
Fight or flight its the wildest call
said it'd be easy not that way at all
gotta keep going no time to wait or stall
it's your life you make the call
and I'm a make it back even if i have to crawl
that's called giving it your all
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
how many times must i
turn it over in my mind
til it's over and behind
can already read the signs
some things we never leave behind
evidently, they were right
wish that everything was fine
look those problems in the eye
pretty soon we'll take it on,
you know it'll be alright
the rest of the expression
was obsession with exception
and aggression with the method they had let in
I can't feel what it feels to be real
on a wing upon a prayer with a bottle and a message
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
I was looking for a way to fly
In the first verse of "Looking For," the lyrics convey a sense of longing and searching for something miraculous and meaningful. The artist talks about someone who has disappeared but has the ability to carry their own weight. The reference to a treasure cove and the phrase "dog bury the bone" suggest the idea of finding something valuable and hidden. The line "aerials in the air we've flown like all year long" implies a continuous pursuit or journey. The artist emphasizes that this pursuit is not simply a song but a way of life.
Moving on to the second verse, the artist reflects on their own experiences as a young person, feeling like they didn't do anything wrong but later realizing they were mistaken. The phrase "the bigger they come, the harder they fall" implies that there are challenges and obstacles to overcome. The question "What you gonna do with your back against the wall?" suggests being faced with difficult choices, whether to fight or take flight. The artist acknowledges that the journey won't be easy, but emphasizes the importance of persistence and not giving up.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I was looking for a way to fly" multiple times. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for seeking freedom, liberation, or a higher state of being. The repetition emphasizes the artist's desire and determination to find this elusive sense of freedom, suggesting an ongoing quest.
In the final verse, the artist reflects on the mental struggle of constantly thinking about a certain issue until it is resolved and left behind. The concept of leaving certain things behind but also realizing they can never be completely forgotten is expressed through the line "some things we never leave behind." The artist wishes for everything to be fine and confronts problems directly, asserting that they will eventually overcome them. The mention of an "obsession with exception" and "aggression with the method" suggests a driven and intense mindset. The artist also acknowledges a sense of yearning for genuine connection and feeling real, symbolized by the image of a wing, a prayer, a bottle, and a message.
Overall, "Looking For" captures the themes of longing, perseverance, and the desire for a fulfilling and meaningful existence. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep pushing forward, confront their challenges, and seek a sense of freedom and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did you go its a miracle
I am amazed and surprised by your disappearance and sudden reappearance.
you can carry your own
You are independent and capable of taking care of yourself.
there you go to the treasure cove
You are heading towards a place of great value and significance.
dog bury the bone
Like a dog burying its bone, you are hiding or concealing something important.
aerials in the air we've flown like all year long
We have been flying in the air, high above everything, for a whole year.
and its a way of life so please don't call it a song
This is not just a song, but a representation of our way of life.
so follow along
Come with us and join in our journey.
I was just a young lad walking a long
I used to be a young boy wandering aimlessly.
didn't feel like I did anything wrong
I had no sense of guilt or wrongdoing.
but let me tell you for sure I was wrong
However, I now realize that I was definitely mistaken.
shoulda known all along
I should have been aware of it from the beginning.
cause the bigger they come
The larger the challenges or obstacles we face,
the harder they fall
the more difficult it becomes to overcome them.
What you gonna do with your back against the wall
When you are in a difficult situation and have limited options,
Fight or flight its the wildest call
Deciding whether to confront or avoid the situation is a difficult but crucial choice.
said it'd be easy not that way at all
Someone claimed it would be effortless, but it turned out to be the complete opposite.
gotta keep going no time to wait or stall
We must continue moving forward without delay or hesitation.
it's your life you make the call
Ultimately, you are the one responsible for making important decisions about your own life.
and I'm a make it back even if i have to crawl
I am determined to return, even if I have to go through great difficulties or hardships.
that's called giving it your all
This level of dedication and effort is what we consider giving everything you have.
how many times must i
I wonder how many more times I have to
turn it over in my mind
contemplate and analyze it in my thoughts.
til it's over and behind
until it is finished and in the past.
can already read the signs
I can already interpret and understand the indications or signals.
some things we never leave behind
Certain things are always with us, never truly forgotten or abandoned.
evidently, they were right
Clearly, their predictions or statements were correct.
wish that everything was fine
I hope that everything could be in a positive and satisfactory state.
look those problems in the eye
Confront and face those challenges and difficulties directly.
pretty soon we'll take it on
In a short amount of time, we will confront and overcome it.
you know it'll be alright
Have faith, everything will ultimately be fine.
the rest of the expression
Apart from the other parts or aspects being discussed.
was obsession with exception
It primarily emphasized a strong fixation or preoccupation, with one important exception.
and aggression with the method they had let in
It showcased a combative and forceful approach due to the strategy they allowed or adopted.
I can't feel what it feels to be real
I am unable to fully experience or comprehend the authenticity or reality of it.
on a wing upon a prayer with a bottle and a message
Navigating uncertain circumstances with hope, faith, alcohol, and a communicated intention.
I was looking for a way to fly
I was searching for a method or opportunity to escape or ascend.
I was looking for a way to fly
I was seeking a means to soar or transcend my current situation.
I was looking for a way to fly
I was longing for a path that would grant me freedom or elevation.
I was looking for a way to fly
I was in pursuit of an avenue that would enable me to experience flight or liberation.
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