The Future
Drums (The) Lyrics

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Here I go again
Getting upset over nothing
Getting upset over your heart
Over your heart
Over your heart

And if I ruled the world
I would make every country salute you

And if I ruled the world
I'd make you be mine

And I'm always in your cage
Set me free
And you've locked me in your cage
Set me free

Here you go again
Walking away like it's nothing
Walking away from my heart
But I see your eyes at night
And you know what's wrong
And you know what's right.

The future

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Future" by The Drums express a sense of longing and distress that arises from unrequited love. The singer is upset and frustrated over their romantic interest's (referred to as "your heart" in the lyrics) lack of reciprocation. However, there is also an underlying desire to possess and control this object of affection, as evidenced by the line "if I ruled the world, I'd make you be mine." The singer feels trapped and confined in their pursuit of love, as if they are locked in a cage by this person's actions. Despite this, they still hold onto hope that the future might hold something more for them, as they see signs of understanding in their partner's eyes at night.

The images painted by the lyrics in "The Future" are striking, and they are accompanied by a pulsing, upbeat instrumental track. It's a song that captures the intense emotions that arise from unrequited love, and it speaks to the universal experience of longing and desire. The repeated chorus of "set me free" emphasizes the feeling of confinement that the singer experiences. Overall, the lyrics to "The Future" offer insights into the complexities of romantic relationships and the emotional toll they can take on individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I go again
I am repeating the same pattern of behavior

Getting upset over nothing
My emotions are triggered even though there is no clear cause

Getting upset over your heart
I am disappointed by the way you feel

Over your heart
I am feeling disappointment and sadness because of your actions related to your emotions

And if I ruled the world
If I had the power to control everything

I would make every country salute you
I would make you universally respected and admired

And if I ruled the world
If I had the power to control everything

I’d make you be mine
I would want you to belong to me completely

And I’m always in your cage
I feel trapped or limited by the way you treat me

Set me free
I want to escape from these emotions or from your control

And you’ve locked me in your cage
Your behavior or emotions are restricting my freedom