That's How It Goes
Christian Forss Lyrics
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To spinning round in circles
So u know!
Can't find my way back home,
Been lost for miles,
I feel you breath me in..........
So I ......
Can Have the strength to walk another mile......
It's like falling down a hill, a thousand times,
Or knowing you can never reach sky......
That's how it goes,
Anytime you are around me......
Flying like a bird across the sky
So high my feet barely touch the ground
I can't let go
Anytime your around me.......
You make me feel so high,
Everytime I stand right next to you,
The moments tick on by,
As I slowly fall back to my paradise
The song "That's How It Goes" by Christian Forss appears to be a reflection on the perseverance required in a relationship that feels challenging yet necessary. The lines "I have never been this close, to spinning round in circles" convey the idea of being caught in a cycle of confusion, perhaps due to the intensity of the emotions involved. The singer seems to feel adrift, "can't find [their] way back home", but at the same time, they're anchored to the other person, feeling their breath and being made stronger by their presence. The idea of taking a break to regain some strength, i.e., "Maybe I'll just stop a little while, so I can have the strength to walk another mile," suggests that this relationship is not an easy one, and that effort is required to keep things going.
The following lines evoke the feeling of constant struggle: "It's like falling down a hill, a thousand times, or knowing you can never reach the sky, that's how it goes, anytime you are around me." The metaphor of falling down a hill suggests both the physical sensation of being knocked down and the feeling of futility in trying to get on top of things, while the impossibility of reaching the sky is suggestive of a limitless goal that may never be achieved. However, the feeling of being lifted is also conveyed, "Flying like a bird across the sky, so high my feet barely touch the ground", which suggests that the struggle and pain are balanced by euphoria and happiness. Overall, the song's lyrics describe a relationship that is both difficult and rewarding, and the message seems to be to stay committed and work through the challenges to find the reward.
Line by Line Meaning
I have never been this close,
I have never been emotionally or physically as close to someone as I am to you.
To spinning round in circles
I feel disoriented and unsure of what to do next because of my strong emotions for you.
Can't find my way back home,
I feel lost and unsure of my direction in life without you.
Been lost for miles,
I have been wandering aimlessly without you for a long time.
I feel you breath me in..........
I sense your presence and it affects me deeply.
Maybe I'll just stop a little while,
I may need to take a break to gather my strength before continuing on.
So I ......
So I can face the challenges ahead of me and continue on.
Can Have the strength to walk another mile......
I need more strength to keep going and face the challenges ahead of me.
It's like falling down a hill, a thousand times,
It feels like I keep getting knocked down and hurt in my attempts to pursue this relationship.
Or knowing you can never reach sky......
It's like knowing something is impossible to reach or attain, no matter how hard you try.
That's how it goes,
It's just the way things are and there's nothing that can be done about it.
Anytime you are around me......
My emotions and feelings for you are always heightened whenever you're near me.
Flying like a bird across the sky
Being with you makes me feel free and liberated like a bird flying in the sky.
So high my feet barely touch the ground
My happiness and excitement are so overwhelming that I feel like I'm floating.
I can't let go
I can't resist or ignore the feelings I have for you.
Anytime your around me.......
You have a strong impact on me and I'm never the same when you're not around.
You make me feel so high,
Being with you is an amazing feeling that fills me with joy and happiness.
Everytime I stand right next to you,
Just being near you fills me with a sense of love and contentment.
The moments tick on by,
Time moves quickly when I'm with you because I'm so caught up in the moment.
As I slowly fall back to my paradise
Being with you is like being in paradise and I never want to leave.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.