Vocalist Keith Goodwin is also a part of the project The Sound of Animals Fighting; an experimental, progressive project composed of members of Circa Survive, Chiodos, Rx Bandits, Finch, and more.
Ideas
Days Away Lyrics
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And I don't think they're ever coming back
Hey so even when the words run out I try to argue
And even when your last goodbye I'll never know
But who said this would never work
It's way too hard yeah you're making this easy for me
Who said that it could not be forever
'cause I'm over here still searching for some answers
We'll I've got these great ideas
So please turn around, please turn around for me
Hey so even when the words run out I try to argue
So even with your last goodbye I'll never know
But who said this would never work
It's way too hard yeah you're making this easy for me
Who said that it could not be forever
Well you don't know everything
'Cause I'm over here still searching for some answers
So just go
So just go
And don't get personal
Just run
I bet you
Who said this would never work
It's way too hard yeah you're making this easy for me
Who said that we could not be forever
Well you don't know everything
'Cause I'm over here still searching for some answers
No you don't you know
And that's the reason I think I don't care
But I don't owe you that
The song "Ideas" by Days Away expresses the frustration of having a creative vision that is difficult to bring to fruition. The opening lines "I've got these great ideas / And I don't think they're ever coming back" suggest that the lyrics are about a creative block, where the singer has a lot of ideas but cannot turn them into reality. The lines "even when the words run out I try to argue / And even when your last goodbye I'll never know" imply that the singer is struggling to articulate their ideas and communicate with others, making it difficult for them to form connections or understand when relationships are ending.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to overcome the obstacles in their way. The lines "who said this would never work / It's way too hard yeah you're making this easy for me / Who said that it could not be forever / Well you don't know everything" suggest that the singer is pushing against other people's expectations and limitations in order to pursue their vision. The repeated refrain of "I've got these great ideas" underscores the singer's conviction and confidence in their creative ability, despite the challenges they face.
Overall, "Ideas" is a relatable and inspiring song for anyone who has struggled to bring their dreams to life. It acknowledges the difficulty of turning inspiration into tangible results, but ultimately champions persistence and self-belief in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got these great ideas
The singer has innovative and productive thoughts
And I don't think they're ever coming back
The singer fears losing their ideas and creativity
Hey so even when the words run out I try to argue
The singer tries to defend their ideas even when they struggle to express them verbally
And even when your last goodbye I'll never know
The artist will never fully understand or accept the end of a relationship
But who said this would never work
The artist challenges the notion that their ideas will not succeed
It's way too hard yeah you're making this easy for me
The singer finds it easy to overcome the obstacles in their path to success
Who said that it could not be forever
The singer questions the idea that things cannot last indefinitely
Well you don't know everything
The artist implies that others do not have complete knowledge or understanding
'cause I'm over here still searching for some answers
The artist is still seeking solutions to their problems
So just go
The artist asks someone to leave
And don't get personal
The singer asks the other person not to take their leaving personally
Just run
The artist urges the other person to leave quickly
I bet you
The singer is confident in their predictions
No you don't know
The singer is certain that the other person lacks knowledge or understanding
And that's the reason I think I don't care
The singer's indifference stems from the other person's lack of knowledge and understanding
But I don't owe you that
The artist has no obligation to explain their thoughts or feelings to the other person
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