Reclaim My Place
Bears of Legend Lyrics
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I can't, I can't be the one you need.
Neither you for what I seek.
When you look at me, there's just nothing that you see.
But you hear me I will
Reclaim my place on a morning out of taste.
I'm not dead, I'm just floating.
I'm not dead, I'm just floating over this.
I'm not fighting but I'm standing in the way.
Oh my old friend, you've become a man.
But me instead, I grow young again
And I can't remember well
What we've done to end, all the courage that we had.
But you know me I will
Reclaim my place on a morning out of taste.
No I'm not dead, I'm just floating.
Still in my head, dreaming about being free.
I'm not dead, I'm just floating over this.
No I'm not fighting but I'm standing in the way.
I'm so sorry, if the moment never comes. Oh....
I wanna lay in the river, let my body float. Oh....
I wanna stay in the forest, let my voice be heard. Oh....
My friend you're caught in the city, you gave your freedom to serve this machine.
To put your heart in its place, you have to be brave. X 3
The lyrics of the song Reclaim My Place by Bears of Legend seem to be about personal growth and reclaiming one's own identity. The singer is speaking to a friend, acknowledging the differences between them and recognizing that they might not be what the other needs. They are both on different journeys, and while the singer is dreaming of being free and reclaiming their place in the world, their friend seems to have given up their freedom to "serve the machine" and has lost the courage they once had.
The chorus, "I'm not dead, I'm just floating," seems to be about feeling disconnected from reality and from oneself. The singer is not physically dead, but they feel as if they are floating, adrift in the world and unsure of their place. However, they are determined to reclaim their place and stand in the way of anyone who tries to stop them. The final lines of the song seem to be a plea to their friend, urging them to also be brave and reclaim their own freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend, my friend, other side of me.
Addressing a close friend, acknowledging the deep connection they share.
I can't, I can't be the one you need.
Expressing the inability to provide what the friend requires.
Neither you for what I seek.
The friend cannot fulfill the singer's desires either.
When you look at me, there's just nothing that you see.
Despite the strong bond, the friend cannot comprehend protagonist's thoughts or feelings.
But you hear me I will
Despite the friend's limitations, the artist still has hope that they will understand, emphasizing the importance of communication.
Reclaim my place on a morning out of taste.
The singer wishes to regain control of their life, but acknowledges that the journey to do so will be challenging.
I'm not dead, I'm just floating.
Though it may seem like the singer is at a standstill, they are still alive and searching for a way to move forward.
Still in my head, dreaming about being free.
The artist's mind is preoccupied with thoughts of liberation and breaking free from their current situation.
No I'm not fighting but I'm standing in the way.
The artist does not want to create conflict, but will not allow themselves to be pushed around anymore.
Oh my old friend, you've become a man.
Reflecting on the growth and changes that have occurred in both the friend and protagonist's lives.
But me instead, I grow young again
While the friend has matured, the singer feels as though they are regressing or stuck in the past.
And I can't remember well
The artist is struggling to recall what caused them to lose their confidence and drive.
What we've done to end, all the courage that we had.
Questioning the actions that led to the loss of bravery and strength.
But you know me I will
Despite the uncertainty, the singer is determined to rediscover their willpower and drive.
I'm so sorry, if the moment never comes. Oh....
Expressing fear that the opportunity to reclaim their place in life may never present itself.
I wanna lay in the river, let my body float. Oh....
Reflecting on the desire to let go and relax, acknowledging the burden of responsibility and stress that weighs heavily on the artist's mind.
I wanna stay in the forest, let my voice be heard. Oh....
The artist yearns to escape the confines of society and have their thoughts and opinions recognized and valued.
My friend you're caught in the city, you gave your freedom to serve this machine.
The singer observes their friend's reliance on the societal construct, recognizing that they have sacrificed their autonomy to conform and blend in.
To put your heart in its place, you have to be brave. X 3
The singer advises their friend that in order to live on their own terms, they must have courage and determination.
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.