Phoenix
Bad Maps Lyrics
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It’s something that you’ve always known
a place to call your home
It’s something you’ve lost all your own
The boats on the water
Envy planes in the sky
But from the bottom of the ocean
So don’t lose all your hope
Know that you’re not alone
Your journey met its end
You learned what you needed
The same place it began
It’s never too late to crawl from your ashes
It’s never too late to relapse from relapses
But when those liars gave you up, we still hadn’t
We were the ones who passed your cup
Because we know that you’re gonna fly
You consummated treason
With a love for your lies
When reflected by the season
You begged for reprise
But God has let you go
His indifference marked by rainbows
But I won’t let you go
I won’t let you go
It’s never too late to crawl from your ashes
It’s never too late to relapse from relapses
But when those liars gave you up, we still hadn’t
We were the ones who passed your cup
Because we know that you’re gonna fly
One by one, we counted up our losses
Made the choice to count them all forgotten
Relapse tends to justify another chance to learn to fly
But you’re never too great to fall back to ashes
The song "Phoenix" by Bad Maps is an encouraging reminder that change is a constant in life and that it's never too late to rise from the ashes. The first two lines of the song, "Change, it comes and goes/It’s something that you’ve always known," establishes the theme of the song. Change is inevitable and it's something that we all have experienced. The lines "a place to call your home/It’s something you’ve lost all your own" suggest that the singer has lost something that once gave them a sense of belonging.
The second verse talks about the boats on the water and the envy for planes in the sky. It's a metaphor for how we often compare ourselves to others and wish for what they have. However, the line "But from the bottom of the ocean/Boats seem to fly" suggests that our perspective can change and what once seemed unattainable can be within reach. The chorus emphasizes that it's never too late to rebuild and start anew, even if we've relapsed or fallen back into old patterns.
The bridge of the song is where the singer expresses their unwavering support to the listener, even after they have made mistakes. The lines "When those liars gave you up, we still hadn’t/We were the ones who passed your cup/Because we know that you’re gonna fly" suggest that the singer is referring to a friend who has been abandoned by others but they remain loyal and supportive. The song ends with the lines "But you’re never too great to fall back to ashes," which reinforces the idea that change and growth are ongoing processes.
Line by Line Meaning
Change, it comes and goes
Life is full of changes and they are constantly happening
It’s something that you’ve always known
You have always been aware of the inevitability of change
a place to call your home
Having a home is important and comforting
It’s something you’ve lost all your own
You have lost your sense of home and belonging
The boats on the water
Referring to the idea of people being on a journey or voyage
Envy planes in the sky
Feeling envious of others who seem to be doing better than you
But from the bottom of the ocean
Perspective changes everything
Boats seem to fly
Once you change your perspective, what was once heavy and burdensome can now feel light and free
So don’t lose all your hope
Don't give up, keep hoping
Know that you’re not alone
You have people who care about you and are there to support you
Your journey met its end
Your journey has come to a close
You learned what you needed
You gained the necessary knowledge or experience to move forward
The same place it began
You have come full circle, back to where you started
It’s never too late to crawl from your ashes
It is never too late to start again and overcome past failures or setbacks
It’s never too late to relapse from relapses
Even if you have relapsed, you can always start again
But when those liars gave you up, we still hadn’t
Even when others have abandoned you, there are still people who believe in you and will support you
We were the ones who passed your cup
We were there to offer help and support
Because we know that you’re gonna fly
We believe in you and know that you will succeed
You consummated treason
You betrayed yourself or others
With a love for your lies
You continued to deceive yourself or others even when you knew the truth
When reflected by the season
When you look back on the situation with a clear mind and fresh perspective
You begged for reprise
You pleaded for another chance
But God has let you go
God has allowed you to face the consequences of your actions
His indifference marked by rainbows
The beauty of life continues to exist even in difficult times
But I won’t let you go
I will always be here to support you and help you get back on your feet
One by one, we counted up our losses
We took stock of our failures and regrets
Made the choice to count them all forgotten
We decided to let go of the past and move forward
Relapse tends to justify another chance to learn to fly
Even if you have relapsed, it can be a learning experience that allows you to grow
But you’re never too great to fall back to ashes
No matter how successful you become, you can still experience failure and setbacks
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emil Wolmarans
At the Arctic castle there is a person, if you get all the scrolls go there and summon the legendary phenix
Time For Ultra
It's true
SwordSlayerGaming
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MrBigcheesecake
You are welcome SwordSlayerGaming its a great map
Vɪʙᴇᴢ Oɴʟʏ
I’ve been stuck on that place for a while, I still can’t find the scroll
dino 7184
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Miggy
There was ice parkour and a par of diamond leggings
Anne
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Miggy
On the bridge thing
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