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From Above
August Ends Lyrics


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one and two and three and four to go!

late at night i find myself thinking of yesterday
when i thought everything was ok
i open my eyes and realize there's so much more
when i fall asleep i start to dream again, again

from above i can see through you
i can see what's really going on
when will i know when it's ok to admit that you are wrong

two years later i start to realize
that there's so much more than meets the eye
i open my eyes and realize there's so much more
when i fall asleep i start to dream again, again

from above i can see through you
i can see what's really going on
when will i know when it's ok to admit that you are wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "From Above" by August Ends are quite poignant and introspective. The first verse speaks of the singer's regret for having lived in a state of false comfort, believing that everything was alright. This is a common feeling for many of us - we go through life without much thought and only realize the true depth and complexity of things much later. The singer then describes a realization of sorts, that there is much more to life than meets the eye. This realization comes to them in their dreams, when their mind is free to explore ideas and concepts that their waking mind struggles with.


The second verse continues this theme of introspection, this time suggesting that it took the singer two years to gain a true understanding of the world around them. Two years may seem like a long time, but in the grand scheme of things, it is perhaps just the right amount of time to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. The chorus of the song provides an interesting twist, where the singer talks about seeing things "from above". This could be interpreted as the singer's enlightenment, where they now see the world in a way that is more profound and nuanced than before. They can now see through others and understand what is really happening.


Overall, the song "From Above" is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and how we navigate our way through life with all its complexities and uncertainties. It suggests that there is much more to life than meets the eye, and that sometimes we need to look at things from a different perspective in order to truly understand them.


Line by Line Meaning

one and two and three and four to go!
Countdown to a task or mission. Excitement and focus.


late at night i find myself thinking of yesterday
Reflecting on past memories and moments in life.


when i thought everything was ok
Believing that things were all right, but realizing otherwise.


i open my eyes and realize there's so much more
Coming to an understanding that there's a deeper meaning than what is initially visible.


when i fall asleep i start to dream again, again
Hoping for a better future and finding peace in sleep.


from above i can see through you
Having a better perspective on things when observing from a higher vantage point.


i can see what's really going on
Gaining clarity and insight into a situation.


when will i know when it's ok to admit that you are wrong
Questioning the appropriate time to confess a mistake or wrongdoing.


two years later i start to realize
Coming to a realization after a period of time has passed.


that there's so much more than meets the eye
Understanding that things are more complex than initially perceived.




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@ItsBryan-pq9rl

Salt air, and the rust on your door
I never needed anything more
Whispers of "Are you sure?"
"Never have I ever before"
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
Your back beneath the sun
Wishin' I could write my name on it
Will you call when you're back at school?
I remember thinkin' I had you
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
Back when we were still changin' for the better
Wanting was enough
For me, it was enough
To live for the hope of it all
Cancel plans just in case you'd call
And say, "Meet me behind the mall"
So much for summer love and saying "us"
'Cause you weren't mine to lose
You weren't mine to lose, no
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
'Cause you were never mine, never mine
But do you remember?
Remember when I pulled up and said, "Get in the car"
And then canceled my plans just in case you'd call?
Back when I was livin' for the hope of it all, for the hope of it all
"Meet me behind the mall"
Remember when I pulled up and said, "Get in the car"
And then canceled my plans just in case you'd call?
Back when I was livin' for the hope of it all (for the hope of it all)
For the hope of it all
For the hope of it all
(For the hope of it all)
(For the hope of it all)



@Whiterabbit_99

Salt air, and the rust on your door
I never needed anything more
Whispers of "Are you sure?"
"Never have I ever before"
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
Your back beneath the sun
Wishin' I could write my name on it
Will you call when you're back at school?
I remember thinkin' I had you
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
Back when we were still changin' for the better
Wanting was enough
For me, it was enough
To live for the hope of it all
Cancel plans just in case you'd call
And say, "Meet me behind the mall"
So much for summer love and saying "us"
'Cause you weren't mine to lose
You weren't mine to lose, no
But I can see us lost in the memory
August slipped away into a moment in time
'Cause it was never mine
And I can see us twisted in bedsheets
August sipped away like a bottle of wine
'Cause you were never mine
'Cause you were never mine, never mine
But do you remember?
Remember when I pulled up and said, "Get in the car"
And then canceled my plans just in case you'd call?
Back when I was livin' for the hope of it all, for the hope of it all
"Meet me behind the mall"
Remember when I pulled up and said, "Get in the car"
And then canceled my plans just in case you'd call?
Back when I was livin' for the hope of it all (for the hope of it all)
For the hope of it all
For the hope of it all
(For the hope of it all)
(For the hope of it all)



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@leokimvideo

It's classic Taylor in parts, but the maturity of songwriting is astonishing. Very strong song on an album totally layered in her best music.

@hahahehehoho9024

@@laudemerbeltran yes! that's my favourite part in this song.

@williamsu7918

im just wondering where swift gonna drift off to next

@american11asshole

To India, and then the White House! 👑🇺🇸

@FiatPandas

I didn't take you for someone to listen to Taylor swift , folklore is great . Love the spider videos! haha 😁

@andreaulbrich8408

@@laudemerbeltran ¹

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@NhaDepMaxhomeOfficial

"AUGUST" is our NATIONAL ANTHEM through this month <3 Taylor is THE QUEEN <3

@Wking077

Yes truuuu 2 am rn and I’m vibin

@nguyenkhoinguyen3226

It's true!

@randomness3880

Don't leave us out :(, it's universal anthem

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