I'll Never Drop My Sword
Drums (The) Lyrics
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Nailed shut
Looking back, can't remember too much love
Now when I fall down
When I get weak
When I grow tired
I'll never drop my sword
Tell me a sadder story
So I can fall asleep
The right way, if I knew the right away
Well, we wouldn't be here
Now when I fall down
When I get weak
When I grow tired
I'll never drop my sword
Do you think Jesus loves me?
Can I go home again?
I'm a boy.
The first line in "I'll Never Drop My Sword" by The Drums seems to suggest a sense of disappointment with someone's lack of emotion or perhaps, an inability to express it. The song continues on a melancholic note with a sense of nostalgia, and a reminiscence of past experiences with the lyrics "Looking back, can't remember too much love." However, as the song progresses, there is a sense of resolution and determination - "I'll never drop my sword" - a phrase that is repeated in the chorus, which seems to suggest that the singer will remain steadfast in their beliefs and not give up, no matter what happens.
The following lines "Tell me a sadder story / So I can fall asleep / The right way, if I knew the right away/Well, we wouldn't be here" has an air of resignation and acceptance, that life is not what the singer wants it to be. The last two lines in the song - "Do you think Jesus loves me? / Can I go home again?" - perhaps reflect a search for comfort, hope, and reassurance.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection upon the past, the present, and perhaps a hope for the future. One can interpret the song as being an ode to resilience, and the importance of holding on to one's beliefs and values, even during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish your mind was more like your heart
I want you to think and act with the same kindness and compassion as you show through your emotions.
Nailed shut
Our relationship has been sealed and is now unbreakable.
Looking back, can't remember too much love
Reflecting on the past, I can't recall feeling loved very often or consistently.
Now when I fall down
In difficult or vulnerable moments,
When I get weak
When I feel powerless or unable to continue,
When I grow tired
When I become exhausted and drained,
I'll never drop my sword
I'll never give up or surrender, I'll keep fighting and persevering.
Tell me a sadder story
Share with me a more depressing or heartbreaking tale
So I can fall asleep
So I can console myself and find comfort through relating to the sadness of others.
The right way, if I knew the right away
If I only knew how to behave or act correctly,
Well, we wouldn't be here
Our current situation, perhaps one of conflict or difficulty, could have been avoided.
Do you think Jesus loves me?
I'm questioning whether or not I'm loved or worthy of love.
Can I go home again?
I'm wondering if I'll ever feel at peace or welcomed again in a place or with a person from my past.
I'm a boy.
I'm simply stating my identity or gender.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN PIERCE
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