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Waste Away
Cabin Boy Jumped Ship Lyrics
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and you're no exception
we waste away
if dreams are a distraction
then should i close my eyes
take me back when the days were clear
take me back when the days were never feared
i dream of an empire
but I'm a drop in the ocean
the heavens can't hear you
the closer we get to the end
we waste away, we waste away
to the end
blood is thicker than the water
but my conscience is clear
the more you resist the lower we fall
fall to your knees
embrace the world
the only home
the only home you know
if livings a waste of time
then should i already die
take me back when my mind was clear
take me back when my mind was never feared
i dream of an empire
but I'm a drop in the ocean
the heavens can't hear you
theres no fate but what we make
the closer we get, the closer we get, the closer we get
we are dead
beggars can't be choosers
thats why you have nothing left
beggars can't be choosers
thats why you'll fucking starve to death
fall to your knees
embrace the world
the only home
the only home you know
the closer we get to the end
we waste away, we waste away
to the end
let sleeping dogs die
let sleeping dogs die
and keep your legend alive
The lyrics to Cabin Boy Jumped Ship's song "Waste Away" touch on themes of mortality, the passing of time, and the struggle for significance within a larger context. Death, according to the lyrics, is something that waits for no one, and the idea is reinforced when the singer declares "we waste away" repeatedly throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that perhaps dreams are a distraction from the inevitability of death, which is why the singer wonders if they should close their eyes and reminisce about a time when things were clearer and less feared.
The idea of an individual being a "drop in the ocean" is also explored, further underscoring the struggle for significance. The heavens are suggested to be deaf to the singer's dreams of empire, indicating that perhaps the universe does not care about their individual hopes and aspirations. Despite this, the song suggests that living life to the fullest is important, and that the only way to embrace the world is to fall to our knees and accept our place in it. The phrase "the closer we get to the end, we waste away" is repeated several times throughout the song, indicating that we should make the most of the time we have and not waste it.
Line by Line Meaning
Death waits for no one
No one can escape death
and you're no exception
Even you cannot escape death
we waste away
We gradually lose value, purpose, and strength
if dreams are a distraction
If dreams divert our attention
then should i close my eyes
Should I give up my desires and hopes
take me back when the days were clear
Take me to the times when everything was transparent and straightforward
take me back when the days were never feared
Take me to the time when no one was afraid of the future
i dream of an empire
I wish to have great power and influence
but I'm a drop in the ocean
But I am insignificant and powerless
the heavens can't hear you
No matter how loudly you speak, you won't be heard by the gods
the closer we get to the end
The closer we get to death
we waste away, we waste away
We become weaker and lose value
to the end
Until the end of our life
blood is thicker than the water
Family is more important than anything else
but my conscience is clear
But I have no guilt or remorse
the more you resist the lower we fall
The more you fight, the more we lose
fall to your knees
Submit and surrender
embrace the world
Accept the world as it is
the only home
The only place you belong
the only home you know
The only place that is familiar to you
if livings a waste of time
If life is meaningless
then should i already die
Should I just give up on life
take me back when my mind was clear
Take me to the time when everything was obvious
take me back when my mind was never feared
Take me to the time when I was not scared of my own thoughts
theres no fate but what we make
Our destiny is in our own hands
the closer we get, the closer we get, the closer we get
The nearer we are to death
we are dead
We are all going to die
beggars can't be choosers
You may not be picky if you are in a tough spot
thats why you have nothing left
That's how you end up with nothing
thats why you'll fucking starve to death
That's how you end up dying of hunger
let sleeping dogs die
It's best to leave problems alone
and keep your legend alive
Make sure your reputation endures
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Shannon Jordan
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Lando James
Every member in my band (including myself) love this song. Keep up the awesome work boys
Jasmine Bradley
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JoesWorld&Adventures
That intro still gives me chills
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