temporary
Darling Thieves (I Hate Kate) Lyrics
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When every day’s the same
And tomorrow never came
You sit on the bench and wait
You just wanna stay in the game
You’ve been let down again
You’re lost in your own land
Your eyes told the story of your pain
But don’t you know it’s all
Chorus:
Temporary
All the things you thought were never ending
Temporarily feels so demanding
Temporarily not understanding
Verse:
You feel you’ve been betrayed
And hide back you’re afraid
So close to the finish line
Trip and fall, your words again delayed
Everything you need seems so out of reach
Your time is running out and now something has got to give
But don’t you know it’s all
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Sunsets over the ocean side
Your dreams cannot be put aside
This will not last forever
Nothing will last forever
(x2)
(Chorus) x2
The lyrics of "Temporary" by Darling Thieves (I Hate Kate) speak to the struggle of feeling stuck in a cycle of disappointment and failure. The opening verse sets the scene of feeling stuck in a rut with no hope for change. The imagery of sitting on a bench waiting to stay in the game highlights the feeling of being left behind. The second half of the verse delves deeper into the pain and despair one can feel when constantly let down.
The chorus emphasizes the temporary nature of this struggle. All the negative things that seem to be never-ending in the moment are only temporary. The feelings of being overwhelmed and not understanding are simply a phase that will pass.
The second verse explores the theme of betrayal and how it can make one fearful to move forward. The frustration of being so close to reaching one's goals only to stumble creates a sense of hopelessness. The final lines of the verse acknowledge that time is running out and change is needed, which leads back into the chorus's message of temporary struggle.
The bridge brings in a more positive tone, offering hope that change is possible. The imagery of a sunset over the ocean and the reminder that dreams cannot be put aside suggests that with time, things can improve. The repetition of "nothing will last forever" emphasizes the transience of the struggle and the promise that eventually, things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
When every day’s the same
Feeling stuck in a routine and lacking excitement or change.
And tomorrow never came
Feeling like the future is uncertain and that hopes and plans have not come to fruition.
You sit on the bench and wait
Feeling powerless and waiting for change to happen without taking action.
You just wanna stay in the game
Wanting to keep trying and not give up despite feeling defeated or let down.
You’ve been let down again
Feeling disappointed and hurt from past experiences of being betrayed or unsupported.
You’re lost in your own land
Feeling confused and unsure about your place in the world or in your own life.
Your eyes told the story of your pain
Showing emotions and hurt through body language and facial expressions.
But don’t you know it’s all
Despite how it may feel, everything is not permanent or forever.
Temporary
Only lasting for a short period of time, not permanent.
All the things you thought were never ending
Realizing that things that felt permanent or eternal are actually temporary and subject to change.
Temporarily feels so demanding
Although it may only be temporary, it can still feel overwhelming and difficult to handle.
Temporarily not understanding
Feeling confused or uncertain about the present situation, but knowing that it will not last forever.
You feel you’ve been betrayed
Feeling like someone you trusted or relied on has let you down.
And hide back you’re afraid
Feeling scared or anxious about expressing your true feelings and vulnerability.
So close to the finish line
Feeling like success or achieving a goal is within reach, but then experiencing a setback or obstacle.
Trip and fall, your words again delayed
Experiencing setbacks or mistakes that delay progress and hinder communication or expression.
Everything you need seems so out of reach
Feeling like the resources or support needed to achieve goals or improve situations are unattainable.
Your time is running out and now something has got to give
Feeling like time is running out to make changes or improve the situation, and that action is necessary.
Sunsets over the ocean side
Symbolizing the beauty and wonder of nature and the importance of appreciating the present moment.
Your dreams cannot be put aside
Remembering the importance of pursuing and actively working towards one's goals and desires.
This will not last forever
Recognizing that challenging situations and emotions are only temporary and will eventually pass.
Nothing will last forever
A reminder that everything in life, both good and bad, is temporary and subject to change.
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