Giant
Django Django Lyrics


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Skies hang heavy and they gather in the field of view
Lift them higher so they're never hanging over you
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright
Coming down
Reach a plateau, but you're feeling like you just begun
In the shadow of the heaven that you're holding on
Nervous or something, birds are bright
Cut all the lights, lit up the night
What a sight
Looking over on the city that you once belonged
Shrug your shoulders at the people who have done you wrong
Walking about the crowded street
The ones you love ten thousand feet below
Take the throne back, now we're singing the same old song
Hold the throne now, 'cause you never loved to move along
Never give up all through the years
It's plain to see, straight through the tears your mistakes

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

We'll be closer when you turn the world upon its head
Hand it over and I'll carry it along instead
Show me your hands so I can see
I'll understand more easily all the time
Break the silence if we think it's turning into sound
Close the circle, when you're finished, tell me what you found
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright, coming down

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

Hand me the weight from above
Feel it falling away
Letting go of it all giant

Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?




Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Django Django's song Giant seem to be about taking control of one's life and overcoming challenges. The opening lines talk about heavy skies and how they can be lifted higher to avoid them hanging over you. This metaphorical imagery suggests that one should not let negativity weigh them down, and they must carry the load with all their might. Although things might seem to be sinking, they will be alright, and the person should come down from the plateau and keep going.


The lyrics then shift to talk about leaving the past behind - "Looking over on the city that you once belonged, shrug your shoulders at the people who have done you wrong." The person is walking on crowded streets with the ones they love being ten thousand feet below, suggesting that they have moved on from what used to be important to them. They have taken the throne back and are singing the same old song, holding onto what they once believed in. The song then ends with an appeal to let go of the weight from above and start again.


Overall, the lyrics of Giant seem to convey a message of resilience and hope even when things seem difficult. It urges the listener to take control of their lives and not let past mistakes hold them back.


Line by Line Meaning

Skies hang heavy and they gather in the field of view
The atmosphere seems overwhelming and it's visible everywhere.


Lift them higher so they're never hanging over you
Make yourself feel empowered to control the atmosphere that's surrounding you.


Carry the load, with all your might
Take up the responsibility with all your strength and courage.


It's sinking though you'll be alright
You might feel that you're struggling, but everything will be okay in the end.


Coming down
Things seem to be falling apart.


Reach a plateau, but you're feeling like you just begun
You've made progress, but there's still a long way to go.


In the shadow of the heaven that you're holding on
Trying to keep up with the high standards and expectations set for oneself.


Nervous or something, birds are bright
Feeling uneasy or anxious for no particular reason, while witnessing the beautiful sight in front of you.


Cut all the lights, lit up the night
Turning off everything to have a better look at the stars lit up in the dark sky.


What a sight
It's a beautiful, breathtaking sight.


Looking over on the city that you once belonged
Reflecting on the past and reminiscing about the time spent in that city.


Shrug your shoulders at the people who have done you wrong
Ignoring those who have harmed or taken advantage of you in the past.


Walking about the crowded street
Strolling through the busy streets.


The ones you love ten thousand feet below
The people who are dear to you are living far away from you.


Take the throne back, now we're singing the same old song
Regain control of a situation that was previously lost and things are returning to normalcy.


Hold the throne now, 'cause you never loved to move along
Maintain the position of power because you don't want to move forward.


Never give up all through the years
Persevere and don't give up even if it takes years to achieve your goal.


It's plain to see, straight through the tears your mistakes
It's visible and evident that you've learned from your mistakes, even if it made you cry.


Holding the sky and the earth
Feeling powerful and in control of everything around you.


Looking down to the worms
Feeling superior to those who are small and insignificant.


Way below, standing tall giant
Despite everyone being minuscule in comparison, the person self-proclaims their greatness.


Hand it over and I'll carry it along instead
Let go of the burden and the person will take it along.


Show me your hands so I can see
Prove your intentions, so the person knows where you stand.


I'll understand more easily all the time
The person will always understand you better if you're honest with them.


Break the silence if we think it's turning into sound
Break the uncommunicative nature and speak up if necessary to reduce any tension.


Close the circle, when you're finished, tell me what you found
Circle back and let the person know what happened, once you're done with whatever you went to do.


Hand me the weight from above
Give the person the responsibility and the burden from the high place above.


Feel it falling away
Feeling relieved as the burden is released.


Letting go of it all giant
Surrendering to the consequences and letting go of the need to control everything.


Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Go back to where it all began and start again.


Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Questioning oneself whether they wanted to be involved in this situation from the very beginning.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES DIXON, VINCENT NEFF, DAVID MACLEAN, THOMAS GRACE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Thomas Russino

Skies hang heavy and they gather in the field of view
Lift them higher so they're never hanging over you
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright
Coming down
Reach a plateau, but you're feeling like you just begun
In the shadow of the heaven that you're holding on
Nervous or something, birds are bright
Cut all the lights, lit up the night
What a sight
Looking over on the city that you once belonged
Shrug your shoulders at the people who have done you wrong
Walking about the crowded street
The ones you love ten thousand feet below
Take the throne back, now we're singing the same old song
Hold the throne now, 'cause you never loved to move along
Never give up all through the years
It's plain to see, straight through the tears your mistakes

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

We'll be closer when you turn the world upon its head
Hand it over and I'll carry it along instead
Show me your hands so I can see
I'll understand more easily all the time
Break the silence if we think it's turning into sound
Close the circle, when you're finished, tell me what you found
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright, coming down

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

Hand me the weight from above
Feel it falling away
Letting go of it all giant

Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?



All comments from YouTube:

Gabriel Wittenberg

I tell ya, if this band isn't on the radio regularly pretty soon, there is something wrong with the world. Everything they write is awesome.

One Cyclist in Lisbon

@Pedro Maia Exatamente

tomar3

I couldn't help but agree with every comment including the original. It was like I had a realisation at each one. God bless DJDJ

Dan Shinks

Gabriel Wittenberg I think you're listening to the wrong radio stations

Alright Kidder

+Pedro Maia best answer ive seen on youtube. good stuff

Pedro Maia

Wrong answer, the thing i want the most is for this not to go on the radio, see what happened to Alex Turner

Hailey R

I heard this song on Instagram thinking it was some famous song that I just never heard before, and I come here and see that there aren't that many views. This song is a masterpiece and sounds like the opening music of a movie. I just can't understand how this hasn't blown up

Thomas Russino

Skies hang heavy and they gather in the field of view
Lift them higher so they're never hanging over you
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright
Coming down
Reach a plateau, but you're feeling like you just begun
In the shadow of the heaven that you're holding on
Nervous or something, birds are bright
Cut all the lights, lit up the night
What a sight
Looking over on the city that you once belonged
Shrug your shoulders at the people who have done you wrong
Walking about the crowded street
The ones you love ten thousand feet below
Take the throne back, now we're singing the same old song
Hold the throne now, 'cause you never loved to move along
Never give up all through the years
It's plain to see, straight through the tears your mistakes

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

We'll be closer when you turn the world upon its head
Hand it over and I'll carry it along instead
Show me your hands so I can see
I'll understand more easily all the time
Break the silence if we think it's turning into sound
Close the circle, when you're finished, tell me what you found
Carry the load, with all your might
It's sinking though you'll be alright, coming down

Holding the sky and the earth
Looking down to the worms
Way below, standing tall giant

Hand me the weight from above
Feel it falling away
Letting go of it all giant

Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?
Take it back now, do you really wanna take it to the start
Looking back now, did you ever really wanna play a part?

Ursula Williams

could listen to this on repeat all day long!!!

J Hunter

I don't get how this album isn't getting more views.. your first album was a hit.. you'd think more fans would be checking this out.. need to have a word with your marketing team lads...

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