Progress
Collin Mcloughlin Lyrics

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Days are longer, nights are cold,
i think it's time to listen now
Sky are darker, clouds above,
picking up the world you're missing
No? hold you down,
they got your head spinning lately
Last in?, left alone for now

Say goodbye to the world that we left behind,
it's time to leave it
Say goodbye to the things that we once desired, it's time to leave it
Take your time now, make it right now,
grab me close and walk out the door
Say goodbye to the world that we left behind,
it's time to leave it
(Leave it, i think it's time to leave it...)

Closing roadways, life's delay,
it's for them best this evening
Lighters down, glasses away for now??, find the strenght,
you're not alone in the struggle
Find the reason to finally get away

Say goodbye to the world that we left behind,
it's time to leave it
Say goodbye to the things that we once desired, it's time to leave it
Take your time now, make it right now,
grab me close and walk out the door
Say goodbye to the world that we left behind,
it's time to leave it
(Leave it, i think it's time to leave it...)

(It's time to leave it...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Collin McLoughlin's song "Progress" depict a time of change and transition. McLoughlin describes how the days seem to drag on endlessly while the nights are cold and lonely. He believes it is time to listen, to be aware of the world around him. The skies are darker, and the clouds above seem to be constantly reminding him of everything he's missing out on.

The song suggests that there are people who may hold him down, making him feel like he's spinning out of control. Despite this, he remains resolute in his conviction to walk away from the past and embrace a brighter, better future. McLoughlin urges his listeners to say goodbye to the world they left behind, to the things they once desired, and to take their time in making things right.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to action to embrace change and look towards a better future. It serves as a reminder that even though the journey may be difficult, the destination is worth it.

Line by Line Meaning

Days are longer, nights are cold,
The passage of time seems to be slower now, and the ambiance is colder both physically and emotionally.

i think it's time to listen now
It's time to pay attention to what is happening around us and make decisions accordingly.

Sky are darker, clouds above,
The skies have turned darker and the clouds above create a sense of gloom and tension.

picking up the world you're missing
It's time to pick up what has been lost or forgotten, and start moving on.

No? hold you down,
Do not allow yourself to be held down by anything or anyone.

they got your head spinning lately
Recent events have thrown you off balance, and it's time to regain control of your thoughts.

Last in?, left alone for now
After being left out for too long, it's finally time to move on and leave the past behind.

Say goodbye to the world that we left behind,
It's time to let go of the past life that we once had.

it's time to leave it
It's time to move forward and focus on creating a new future.

Say goodbye to the things that we once desired, it's time to leave it
It's time to let go of the former goals and aspirations and look towards new ones.

Take your time now, make it right now,
Take your time to make decisions and do things right this time around.

grab me close and walk out the door
Take my hand and let's start the journey together.

Closing roadways, life's delay,
The paths ahead may be closing, and life might not be progressing smoothly.

it's for them best this evening
This might be for the best for everyone involved in the immediate future.

Lighters down, glasses away for now??, find the strenght,
It's time to put aside temporary pleasures and distractions, and find inner strength to overcome the obstacles ahead.

you're not alone in the struggle
Remember that others are also fighting their own battles, and you can lean on each other for support.

Find the reason to finally get away
Discovering the reasons to leave behind the past is necessary to start moving forward.

(It's time to leave it...)
The repetition emphasizes the urgency and importance of leaving the past behind and focusing on the future.

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