Along the Way
Digital Ruin Lyrics
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As I've said my last
But I'm not like the rest
Couldn't seem to pass that test
And those things in me will never change
No, you never truly listened to what I had to say
But I know you'll hear me in this way
It's late and I've had some time to think
And write a few thoughts before I sleep
[Bridge]
Someday you may look and see
You never found that place you seek
And if you're down for the count
I'll still be there to lift you out
[Chorus]
Run from your life
But don't carry the lies
Along the way
You'll always hide the truth inside
So now you're on your way
Run from your life
But you're leaving people
Along the way
You think you'll find a better day
Don't you know you'll never get away
Even in the end you won't come clean
But one look into your eyes
And that's all I'll need
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Digital Ruin's song "Along the Way" explore the themes of self-reflection, acceptance, and accountability. The opening lines suggest that the persona has reached a point of no return and has said their final words, implying that they have come to terms with their actions and the consequences it brings. However, they differentiate themselves from others who seem to have passed the test when they could not. The persona then goes on to muse about how others never truly listened to what they had to say but knows that their message will be heard through this song.
The chorus advises the listener to not run away from their life but to not carry the lies with them. This line suggests that the persona has come to accept their past mistakes and is advising the listener to do the same, to not let the past dictate their future. The bridge highlights the idea that the listener may never find what they are seeking, but the persona will be there to lift them up if they need it. The final lines implore that the listener may never come clean, but one look into their eyes is enough for the persona to understand what they need to do.
Line by Line Meaning
All the lines are drawn when the curtain falls
Everything has come to an end
As I've said my last
I've already said goodbye
But I'm not like the rest
I'm different from everyone else
Couldn't seem to pass that test
I couldn't succeed
And those things in me will never change
I can't change who I am
No, you never truly listened to what I had to say
You never really understood me
But I know you'll hear me in this way
I hope you'll understand me through my music
It's only me again
I'm alone once more
It's late and I've had some time to think
I've had time to reflect
And write a few thoughts before I sleep
I want to express my thoughts before I rest
Someday you may look and see
You might realize one day
You never found that place you seek
You never found what you were looking for
And if you're down for the count
If you're feeling defeated
I'll still be there to lift you out
I'll be there to support you
Run from your life
Try to escape from your problems
But don't carry the lies
Don't deceive yourself
Along the way
While you're on your journey
You'll always hide the truth inside
You'll never be honest with yourself
So now you're on your way
You're moving forward
But you're leaving people
You're abandoning others
You think you'll find a better day
You hope for a brighter future
Don't you know you'll never get away
But you can't escape from yourself
Even in the end you won't come clean
You won't confess in the end
But one look into your eyes
But just one glimpse of your eyes
And that's all I'll need
And that's enough for me to understand
Run from your life
Try to escape from your problems
But you're leaving people
You're abandoning others
Along the way
While you're on your journey
And if you're down for the count
If you're feeling defeated
I'll still be there to lift you out
I'll be there to support you
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.