Utopía
Daughtry Lyrics
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Life catch you and it beat you down
And throw your back against the wall
Singing oh, oh
It's funny how your life can change
And turn around on a dime
Yeah it can take you down the darkest lane
Then lead you into better time
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we know is hell, hell, hell
If we make the new world
Then we've got a story to tell
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
Will we stand together-gether-gether
Or just get torn apart-part-part
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
Then claim around the book of life
But read it out a couple times
I've read and soaken on the sun
And sipping on the cheapest wine
Singing oh, oh
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we know is hell, hell, hell
If we make the new world
Then we've got a story to tell
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
Will we stand together-gether-gether
Or just get torn apart-part-part
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
Money can't buy us
Never said our souls were for sale
But they're gonna try us
We always succeed and fail
Singing oh, oh
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we know is hell, hell, hell
If we make the new world
Then we've got a story to tell
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
Will we stand together-gether-gether
Or just get torn apart-part-part
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
In Daughtry's song Utopia, the lyrics speak to the idea of starting fresh and making a new beginning, despite the hardships that life can throw at us. The song begins with a picture of two people sitting outside smoking cigarettes, their hearts having taken a figurative beating from what life has thrown at them. The lyrics then reflect on the unpredictable nature of life, how it can change for the worse in an instant, but also how it can unexpectedly get better. The chorus speaks to the idea that even though the world can feel like a hellish place, we have the power to create our own version of heaven, our own utopia. The lyrics urge us to read and reread the "book of life" (presumably referring to our own personal experiences) and start anew, making a "brand new start."
The second verse reinforces the idea of overcoming adversity and making our own way, even if we don't have much to work with (sipping on "the cheapest wine"). The bridge of the song emphasizes that money can't buy our souls or dictate who we are, but it also acknowledges that life is full of successes and failures. The song concludes with a final call to create our own utopia and start fresh.
Overall, the lyrics of Utopia are a reminder that life can be difficult, but we have the capacity to change our circumstances and make something better for ourselves. The song encourages us to believe in our own agency and ability to create a better world for ourselves and those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
We're out in the golden now with cigarettes and knockled hearts
We're living recklessly and trying to forget our troubles
Life catch you and it beat you down
Life can be tough and overwhelming
And throw your back against the wall
It can feel like there's no way out of a difficult situation
Singing oh, oh
Expressing frustration with the situation
It's funny how your life can change
Life can be unpredictable
And turn around on a dime
Things can improve suddenly and unexpectedly
Yeah it can take you down the darkest lane
Life can take you through dark and difficult times
Then lead you into better time
But things can also get better
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
Hoping for a better future
When all we know is hell, hell, hell
Feeling stuck in a bad situation
If we make the new world
Believing that things can change for the better
Then we've got a story to tell
And that we'll have a positive impact worth sharing
Will we stand together-gether-gether
Wondering if we'll unify for a common cause
Or just get torn apart-part-part
Or if we'll continue to fracture and fail
This is utopia
This is the ideal future we hope for
Let's make a brand new start
Let's work towards creating that future
Then claim around the book of life
We may try to understand life's mysteries
But read it out a couple times
But we may have to keep searching for answers
I've read and soaken on the sun
Learning from life's experiences
And sipping on the cheapest wine
Enjoying life's simple pleasures
Money can't buy us
We value things that can't be bought
Never said our souls were for sale
We won't compromise our values for money
But they're gonna try us
Society may encourage us to prioritize money over values
We always succeed and fail
Life is full of successes and failures
This is utopia
Our ideal future
Let's make a brand new start
Let's work towards creating that future
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@undefend
We're all in the gutter now
With cigarettes and alcohol
Life can surely beat you down
And throw your back against the wall
And singing, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
It's funny how your life can change
And turn around on a dime
Yeah, it can take you down the darkest lane
Then lead you into better times
And singing, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we've known is hell, hell, hell
If we make a new world
Then we gotta story to tell
Whoa, whoa
Will we stand together, 'gether, 'gether
Or just get torn apart, 'part, 'part
Let's find utopia
And that's a good place to start
(One, two)
Didn't claim to write the book of life
But read it all a couple times
I'd rather be soaking up the sun
And sippin' on the cheapest wine
And singing, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we've known is hell, hell, hell
If we make a new world
Then we gotta story to tell
Whoa, whoa
Will we stand together, 'gether, 'gether
Or just get torn apart, 'part, 'part
Let's find utopia
And that's a good place to start
Money can't buy us
Never said our souls were for sale (whoa, whoa, whoa)
But they're gonna try us
Whether we succeed or fail
Singing, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
Oh-oh-oh
(One, two, three, four)
Say heaven, heaven, heaven
When all we've known is hell, hell, hell
If we make a new world
Then we gotta story to tell
Whoa, whoa
Will we stand together, 'gether, 'gether (I stand together now)
Or just get torn apart, 'part, 'part
This is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
this is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) this is utopia
Let's make a brand new start
@MetroVerse
Another great Daughtry song! I'm so glad this band exists!
@lionsalley6919
This is a cover from the Dutch Utopia song (Utopia is still airing in Holland) by Miss Montreal
@WestCoastRailProductions
I've been a long time Daughtry fan! They never disappoint, and this song proves it!
@mileyXmuffin2
It's impossible to find a bad Daughtry song! I am so in love with their music
@lulawrence3696
I stand by daughtry no matter what. I've liked him since his very first album and every song since. he's one artist who can actually write a song. his lyrics always have meaning and for me, they've always been universal. my only dream is to see daughtry live.
@irisvandenieuwegiessen5533
This is a cover ;) the original is by Miss Montreal and its called Say heaven, say hell
@jasminesavard3761
@Iris Van de Nieuwegiessen this I a cover !? This is the greatest cover I have ever heard
@irisvandenieuwegiessen5533
@Jasmine Savard Yes Daughtry is amazing :)
@vleinart1
I have loved Daughtry ever since they started! No matter what music style they choose, it is perfect!
@danielsawesomelego8548
I'm surprised that not many people have heard of Daughtry. There awesome!!!