Raoul
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Thrown away when the batterys died
And you start to comprimise
Just to get to the other side
But its always for the best
And if your not convinced
Then you'll get left behind
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
(Lets go see Raoul) Lets make a stand
(Lets go see Raoul) For all the ones who
(Lets go see Raoul) Used to give a damn
(Lets go see Raoul)working all the time
Our ambitions got cast aside
Thrown away when the batterys died
And you start to comprimise
Just to get to the other side
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
Lets go see Raoul
Lets go see Raoul
Lets go see Raoul
Lets go see Raoul
(Lets go see Raoul) Lets go see Raoul
(Lets go see Raoul) Lets go see Raoul
(Lets go see Raoul) Lets go see Raoul
(Lets go lets go) Lets go see Raoul
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
It doesnt seem like you mean it
I dont believe that you believe it
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
If you forget what your supposed to be
(Lets go back to work) Lets go back to work x8
The lyrics to Automatic's song "Raoul" speak to a feeling of disillusionment with one's own ambition and the compromises made to achieve it. The opening lines, "Our ambition got cast aside, Thrown away when the batteries died," suggest that the singer's drive and motivation have been depleted. They begin to compromise their values and ideals in order to attain their goals, leading to a sense of disconnection from their true selves. The repetition of the lines "It doesn't seem like you mean it, I don't believe that you believe it" further underscores the feeling of insincerity and lack of authenticity in their actions.
However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope and a call to action. "Let's go see Raoul" is repeated several times, with the lines "Let's make a stand, For all the ones who used to give a damn, Working all the time" expressing a desire for a return to passion and purpose. Raoul could represent a symbol of a more authentic way of living, and the song encourages the listener to take action and find meaning in their work.
Overall, "Raoul" is a meaningful and introspective song that reflects on the challenges of staying committed to one's passions and values in a world that often favors compromise and conformity. It is a call to action to rediscover the spark that drives us and to not settle for a life devoid of meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Our ambition got cast aside
Our dreams and goals were disregarded and ignored
Thrown away when the batterys died
Abandoned when the energy and drive to pursue them was lost
And you start to comprimise
You begin to settle for less and make concessions
Just to get to the other side
To reach a destination, even if it means sacrificing your aspirations
But its always for the best
It may seem like a setback, but it is ultimately for the greater good
And if your not convinced
If you are still skeptical or uncertain
Then you'll get left behind
You will be abandoned or disregarded if you cannot see the value in the compromise
I lost interest
I became disinterested and disillusioned with the pursuit of our goals
It doesnt seem like you mean it
Your words and actions do not reflect genuine conviction or intention
I dont believe that you believe it
I doubt that you truly believe what you are saying or doing
And it feels like running with your eyes closed
It is like blindly pursuing a goal without a clear sense of direction or purpose
If you forget what your supposed to be
If you lose sight of your intended objective or purpose
(Lets go see Raoul) Lets make a stand
Let's take a stance and assert ourselves
(Lets go see Raoul) For all the ones who
For everyone who shares our abandoned aspirations
(Lets go see Raoul) Used to give a damn
Who used to care deeply and passionately about their dreams
(Lets go see Raoul)working all the time
Who have been working constantly but not making progress towards their goals
(Lets go back to work) Lets go back to work x8
Now let's get back to work and actively pursue our dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER PENNIE, IWAN GRIFFITHS, JAMES FROST, ROBIN HARRY HAWKINS
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