(for the Am… Read Full Bio ↴Four scousers playing songs about birds, home and mates.
(for the American band with a similar name see The Down and Outs.
Take It Or Leave It
Down And Outs Lyrics
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I get another chance to finally make things right and I
Won't sit idly by and pray for tomorrow
Cause care free living don't come easy to me
I pick and choose only the parts I want em to see
And it leaves me in a place where all my time is borrowed
So take it all
But not the past
And every day brings a new horizon
A twisted cycle an empty glass
We'll build a house that's made to last
We push on by to breathe new life in
Sometimes it feels like I live life on the edge
Like I'm trapped in my mind that drowns in its regrets
But I know that I can change it all in a single moment
So I'll take back what was once mine, this ain't another wasted line
Refuse to let it eat me up from the inside
I choose a mind full of peace and living life in paradise
So take it all
But not the past
Cause nothing in it ever lasts
And every day brings a new horizon
A twisted cycle an empty glass
We'll build a house that's made to last
We push on by to breathe new life in
Cause I've been sick of the same story
Every day I'm getting wasted
Locked up in my mind
I'm with my thoughts I'm on that pavement
Push on by at least I still believe in a brighter tomorrow
So take it all
But not the past
Cause nothing in it ever lasts
And every day brings a new horizon
A twisted cycle an empty glass
We'll build a house that's made to last
We push on by to breathe new life in
Yeah we breathe new life in
The song "Take it or Leave it" by Down and Outs depicts a story of reflections and moments of looking back on the past decisions. The song starts with the singer waking up believing that every day is a new chance to correct past mistakes. However, he admittedly has an image problem, only choosing certain parts to show to the world, making it more difficult for him to live carefree. He struggles with the feeling of living life on the edge and being trapped in his mind with regrets.
Despite the struggles, the singer chooses to remain optimistic, choosing to focus on building a life that lasts for himself and those important to him. He claims that taking back his life is exclusively his move, refusing to let negativity eat him from the inside, choosing peace of mind over being on the edge. The chorus repeats the message that nothing in the past ever lasts, and every day brings a new horizon. With a twisted cycle and an empty glass, he and his loved ones strive to build a life that lasts, breathing new life into it every day, moving on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning when I open my eyes
The start of a new day brings new opportunities to do things right
I get another chance to finally make things right and I
The singer sees each day as a new opportunity to fix past mistakes
Won't sit idly by and pray for tomorrow
The singer is proactive and won't wait for good things to happen on their own
Cause care free living don't come easy to me
Living without worries or concerns is difficult for the singer
I pick and choose only the parts I want em to see
The singer is selective about what they show to others
And it leaves me in a place where all my time is borrowed
This selective behavior puts a strain on the singer's time
So take it all
The singer is willing to give everything they can
But not the past
The singer doesn't want to dwell on past mistakes
Cause nothing in it ever lasts
The past cannot be changed and shouldn't be dwelled upon
And every day brings a new horizon
New opportunities arise every day
A twisted cycle an empty glass
The unpredictability of life can be challenging and draining
We'll build a house that's made to last
The singer is dedicated to making a lasting impact
We push on by to breathe new life in
Despite challenges, the singer is determined to keep going and make positive changes
Sometimes it feels like I live life on the edge
The singer can feel like they're living dangerously or taking risks
Like I'm trapped in my mind that drowns in its regrets
The singer can get stuck in negative thoughts or past mistakes
But I know that I can change it all in a single moment
The singer believes that they have the power to change their situation
So I'll take back what was once mine, this ain't another wasted line
The singer is determined to take control of their life and make a real change
Refuse to let it eat me up from the inside
The singer won't let negative thoughts or regrets consume them
I choose a mind full of peace and living life in paradise
The singer is dedicated to positive thinking and a happy life
Cause I've been sick of the same story
The singer is tired of repeating the same mistakes or experiencing the same problems
Every day I'm getting wasted
The singer may turn to alcohol or other vices to cope with their problems
Locked up in my mind
The singer feels trapped in their own thoughts
I'm with my thoughts I'm on that pavement
The singer is alone, lost in thought, and potentially vulnerable or exposed
Push on by at least I still believe in a brighter tomorrow
Despite hardship, the singer still has faith in the future
Yeah we breathe new life in
Together, the singer and their community can create positive change
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: CJ Russell, Daniel Dols, Dean Cross, Kaden Barnett, Stephen Daw
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