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Look Up
Bike Thief Lyrics
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They're a terrible lot
Never fall in love
They'll just tear you apart
Your falling dreams…
Like the summertime
Come and lay down with me girl
Vocal melody
Oh the kids on the block
With they're knives and their rocks
They have no heart
For the pain they've wrought
You seem alarmed
As they circle around
They speak through me, girl
Oh the kids on the block
Lay Low
Eyes Up
A spark in the haze
Stills the pulse
The Bike Thief's song "Look Up" is a song that expresses the dangers and chaotic nature of the world we live in. The opening lines highlight how the youth of the world can be "a terrible lot" that will "tear you apart" if you dare to fall in love. This speaks to the idea that our world can be cruel and unforgiving, and we must be careful not to let our guard down. The chorus of the song speaks about falling dreams, which represents our hopes and aspirations. However, in a society full of chaos, those dreams can easily be shattered, and the only way to preserve them is to find solace in each other's company.
The second verse focuses on the dangers and violence of the world, with kids using knives and rocks, showing that the violence is not just restricted to adults. The singer of the song is alarmed at the situation, with the kids surrounding him/her. The bridge of the song is an optimistic moment, encouraging the listener to lay low and keep their eyes up, and try to find hope even in moments of chaos. The spark in the haze that stills the pulse speaks to finding a sense of peace and serenity in moments of turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the kids on the block
The group of young people around the block
They're a terrible lot
They possess a negative characteristic or behavior
Never fall in love
Do not develop a romantic attachment or affection
They'll just tear you apart
They are likely to break you emotionally
Your falling dreams…
Your aspirations or ambitious goals
Like the summertime
A period of warmth, usually associated with a pleasant occurrence
Come and lay down with me girl
Come closer, seek refuge with me
Before this peace starts dying
Before the calmness vanishes
Oh the kids on the block
The group of young people around the block, again
With they're knives and their rocks
Armed with weapons, likely to inflict harm
They have no heart
Lack of empathy towards others
For the pain they've wrought
For the damage and misery they've caused
You seem alarmed
You are worried or anxious
As they circle around
As they surround you in a manner likely to cause trouble
They speak through me, girl
I am a voice of caution from their evil ways
Lay Low
Stay cautious and alert in order to avoid trouble
Eyes Up
Keep watchful and fully focused
A spark in the haze
A source of light in the midst of confusion
Stills the pulse
Reduces the excitement and terror in the situation
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ThatSingleDudeUHate
You can tell she's never owned a bike in her life.
Passing Through
lol Agrees
Shadow Maker
How?
xbanana
Or ever goes out in public
One_True_God_777
oh she can ride...
One2Five
“THATS MY BIKE, SIR WHY DID YOU STEAL MY BIKE?!”
Shoves microphone into thief’s face
colten tackett
Its very effective!!
Let's Doodle Something HOME
@colten tackett well… video speaks for itself. I mean, it did work-
BALL PYTHONS
🤣🤣🤣
Zung Shah
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣