Going Nowhere
Break Even Lyrics


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The train is leaving town tonight, departure time 12 o'clock
Destination disappointment, all aboard a train going fucking no where
But it's all I have, it's the only way to get away and still dream

So many people have come and gone, why am I the only one left?
Why am I still holding on? Is this why I'm all alone?

I'm watching the train pass me by,
I'm leaving this all behind,
I'm slowly finding my way
My way without you

It's time I open my eyes,
And tell myself, some dreams don't last
Some dreams don't last
I'm sorry I couldn't last forever
I can't live in the past forever




I can't live your life
I won't live your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Break Even's song Going Nowhere depict a person who is feeling disillusioned and stagnant in their life. The song speaks about a train leaving town at midnight, taking people on a journey towards disappointment and aimlessness, which is a metaphorical representation of the singer's own life. The train is a symbol of escape for the singer, despite knowing that they will end up going nowhere. It is their only escape from reality and a way to keep dreaming.


The singer laments about the people who have come and gone from their life, questioning why they are the only one left holding onto their past. This highlights the singer's struggle to move forward and let go of the past. They feel alone and stuck, wondering if they will ever find a way to leave their current situation. However, as the song progresses, the singer comes to realize that it's time to open their eyes and accept that not all dreams last forever. They need to face reality and move on from their past, even if it means leaving people behind.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that sometimes it's okay to let go of the past and start afresh. It's about accepting that life doesn't always take us where we want to go, but we need to keep fighting, keep moving forward, and keep dreaming.


Line by Line Meaning

The train is leaving town tonight, departure time 12 o'clock
Leaving behind current life for something new at midnight


Destination disappointment, all aboard a train going fucking no where
Being disappointed in where the train is going, but still getting on because it's the only option


But it's all I have, it's the only way to get away and still dream
Getting away from current life is the only way to keep dreaming


So many people have come and gone, why am I the only one left?
Reflecting on why everyone else has moved on, but the singer is still stuck


Why am I still holding on? Is this why I'm all alone?
Wondering if holding onto old dreams is the reason for feeling alone


I'm watching the train pass me by,
Watching others move on while feeling stuck


I'm leaving this all behind,
Leaving current life behind to find something new


I'm slowly finding my way
Slowly figuring out what path to take


My way without you
Finding a new path without relying on others


It's time I open my eyes,
Realizing the need for change


And tell myself, some dreams don't last
Accepting that some dreams may not be achievable


I'm sorry I couldn't last forever
Apologizing for not sticking around in the past


I can't live in the past forever
Understanding the need to move on from past experiences


I can't live your life
Rejecting the idea of living someone else's life


I won't live your life
Promising not to live someone else's life in the future




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