The image of a hanging mobile, dependent on external forces for motion, symbolizing vulnerability and a sense of being influenced by outside events or people.
Lines like "Everything's changing when I turn around / All out of my control I'm a mobile" emphasize the overwhelming nature of these shifts. While the song reflects Avril's personal experiences, its themes resonate universally, especially for those grappling with the uncertainties of growing up and finding their place in a constantly changing world.
Mobile
Avril Lavigne Lyrics
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This sucks gotta pack up and leave again
Say goodbye to all my friends
Can't say when I'll be there again
It's time now to turn around
Turn my back on
Everything
(Turn my back on)Everything
Everything's changing
When I turn around
All out of my control
I'm a mobile
Everything's changing
When I turn around
All out of my control
I'm a mobile
Start back at this life
Stretch myself back into the vibe
I'm waking up to say I've tried
Instead of waking up to another TV guide
It's time now to turn around
Turn and walk on this crazy ground
Everything's changing
When I turn around
All out of my control
I'm a mobile
Everything's changing
Out of what I knowEverywhere I go
I'm a mobile
I'm a mobile
Hanging from the ceiling
Life's a mobile
Spinning round with mixed feelings
Crazy and wild
Sometimes I want to scream out loud
Everything's changing
Everywhere I go
All out of my control
Everything's changing
Everywhere I go
Out of what I know
La, la, la, la, la, la (la, la)
La, la, la, la, la, la (la, la)
La, la, la, la, la, la (la, la, la)
La, la, la, la, la, la
Everything's changing
When I turn around
All out of my control
I'm a mobile
Everything's changing
Out of what I know
Everywhere I go
I'm a mobile
Everywhere I go
I'm a mobile
The song "Mobile" by Avril Lavigne is about the constant change and uncertainty of life, and the feeling of being uprooted and constantly on the move. It begins with the singer returning home to pack up and leave again, saying goodbye to friends and not knowing when she will return. She recognizes that everything is changing and feels out of control, like a mobile hanging from the ceiling that spins with mixed feelings, crazy and wild. However, she also recognizes that it's time to turn around and leave everything behind, to stretch herself back into the vibe of life and wake up to say she's tried.
The repetition of the line "everything's changing" emphasizes the theme of impermanence and highlights the uncertainty that pervades the song. The line "I'm a mobile" serves as a metaphor for the singer's own instability, as she herself is constantly moving and changing. The chorus, with its catchy melody and strong beat, underscores the urgency and restlessness of the song.
Overall, "Mobile" captures the feeling of being a transient and the desire for something more permanent and stable. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt adrift or uncertain, and encourages them to keep moving forward, no matter how crazy and wild life may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Went back home again
I returned to my home once again
This sucks gotta pack up and leave again
It's unfortunate that I have to collect my things and depart again
Say goodbye to all my friends
I must bid farewell to all of my close acquaintances
Can't say when I'll be there again
I'm unsure when I'll be able to come back again
It's time now to turn around
It's time to change my direction and go back
Turn my back on everything
I'm leaving everything behind and making a fresh start
(Turn my back on) Everything
I'm leaving all of my current life behind
Everything's changing
Nothing remains the same as before
When I turn around
When I change my focus
All out of my control
I can't influence anything
I'm a mobile
I'm always on the move with no fixed home
Start back at this life
I begin again with a new start
Stretch myself back into the vibe
I adjust my lifestyle to fit my preferred surroundings again
I'm waking up to say I've tried
I wake up with the knowledge that I've done my best
Instead of waking up to another TV guide
Rather than watching more TV, I'm pushing forward
Turn and walk on this crazy ground
I move forward in this unpredictable world
Out of what I know
I'm entering into unknown territories
Hanging from the ceiling
Like a mobile hanging from the ceiling
Life's a mobile
Life can be unpredictable and change rapidly
Spinning round with mixed feelings
I'm going around in circles, with emotions going up and down
Crazy and wild
Everything is chaotic and unpredictable
Sometimes I want to scream out loud
I feel like shouting in frustration
Everywhere I go
Wherever I travel
La, la, la, la, la, la (la, la)
Syllables in the song with no specific impact on the storyline
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Avril Lavigne, Clif Magness
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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