Ambitions
Chirping Lyrics

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About time we started thinking about the future, now,
Trying to get to Heaven and Hell, I don't know how
What about my dreams and everything I've planned
I'm afraid of every side of bland
Oh-oh, and it's so beautiful it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
You have your ambitions and I too have mine
Mine are kind of stupid, yours the same, but higher
But beneath the surface we are only kinds

From the town where Cindy Peters used to live
Oh-oh, and you're so beautiful it hurts, it hurts, it hurts

Oh-Oh-Oh,
Before my eyes, the world unfolds
Yeah, I don't know if I have gained or lost control
And although it seems the freedom flees
Despite this feeling, it's quite alright, it's quite alright, it's quite alright by me
When I wasn't with you, I was often down
But it was forgotten when I came around,
So, it's almost sad to see this drop-out town
Flow into the ocean with the river clog
Oh-oh, you're so beautiful it hurts, it hurts, it hurts

Oh-Oh-Oh,
Before my eyes, the world unfolds
Yeah, I don't know if I have gained or lost control
And although it seems the feeling flees
Despite this feeling, it's quite alright, it's quite alright, it's quite alright by me
To dance, to see
Forget that, everything, everything

Oh-Oh-Oh,
Before my eyes, the world unfolds
Yeah, I don't know if I have gained or lost control

And although it seems the feeling flees
Despite this feeling, it's quite alright, it's quite alright, it's quite alright by me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chirping's song Ambitions speak to the struggle of balancing one's dreams and goals with the uncertainty of the future. The opening lines acknowledge the importance of planning and preparing for the future, but also highlight the difficulty in knowing how to achieve one's ambitions. The fear of becoming stagnant and losing sight of one's dreams adds a sense of urgency to the lyrics.

The chorus draws a comparison between the singer's ambitions and those of others, recognizing that everyone has their own unique dreams and aspirations. Despite the varying degrees of importance that people place on their goals, the underlying sentiment is that they all share a common humanity. The reference to Cindy Peters and the drop-out town add a touch of nostalgia and melancholy to the lyrics, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time and the impermanence of life.

The repetition of the phrase "Oh-oh, and you're so beautiful it hurts" throughout the song can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could either refer to the beauty of the world and its people, or to the pain caused by an unattainable goal or unrequited love. Whatever the meaning, the lyrics of Ambitions express a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life.

Line by Line Meaning

About time we started thinking about the future, now,
It's time to start considering our future and what we want to achieve.

Trying to get to Heaven and Hell, I don't know how
I have big goals, but I'm not quite sure how to achieve them.

What about my dreams and everything I've planned
What will happen to my aspirations and the goals I've set for myself?

I'm afraid of every side of bland
I'm scared of leading a boring and uneventful life.

Oh-oh, and it's so beautiful it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
The future and its possibilities are both exhilarating and overwhelming.

You have your ambitions and I too have mine
We each have our own goals and aspirations.

Mine are kind of stupid, yours the same, but higher
My goals may seem silly, but yours may be equally ambitious, only on a larger scale.

But beneath the surface we are only kinds
Despite our differing aspirations, at our core, we are all just human beings.

From the town where Cindy Peters used to live
This is a reference to a location that is not directly related to the song's message.

Oh-oh, and you're so beautiful it hurts, it hurts, it hurts
Again, the beauty and possibilities of the future are overwhelming.

Before my eyes, the world unfolds
The future is constantly revealing itself to me, and I am awestruck by its possibilities.

Yeah, I don't know if I have gained or lost control
I'm not sure if I am in control of my own destiny or if fate is guiding me.

And although it seems the freedom flees
Sometimes it feels like my ability to choose my own path is slipping away from me.

Despite this feeling, it's quite alright, it's quite alright, it's quite alright by me
Regardless of any external factors, I am okay with whatever the future brings as long as I am with the person I love.

When I wasn't with you, I was often down
Without the support of my loved one, I often feel discouraged and hopeless.

But it was forgotten when I came around,
Being with my loved one makes all of my troubles fade away.

So, it's almost sad to see this drop-out town
It's almost heartbreaking to witness the decline of this small town and the people who once lived there.

Flow into the ocean with the river clog
Another reference to a location unrelated to the song's message.

To dance, to see
This line is not directly related to the song's message and could be interpreted in many ways.

Forget that, everything, everything
This line seems to suggest a desire to let go of worries and just live in the moment.

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Comments from YouTube:

Alex K

10y↑4

SIMPLESMENTE PERFEITO!!!!!

delixweb

9y↑4

I heard Ambitions through Indie Rock Playlist from December 2014. What a great song, one of my favorites from the playlist :) I didn't knew the band but have listened to more songs now and they're all amazing! I am really surprised that you have so few views at Youtube and Spotify. No doubt you will be a bigger band very soon. Hope your sound continue just like you're doing now and someday you do a concert in Portugal.