Horizons
Earthshifter Lyrics
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Burning down back roads for fun
Screaming songs about breaking out
Of this town
Had the plans all figured out
On the back of a postcard
We wrote down
How we’d make our great escape
We can’t give up now
I won’t let you down
These dreams will never die
And this town won’t
Take me alive
On a highway out of here
Memories in the rear view mirror
Take my hand and promise me
We’ll live this dream
Pack your bag, lets hit the road
No more swearing that we’ll go
I’m so tired of making plans
That never land
All the chains that held me down
Have all but rusted out
And everyones have done the same
But they swear they’re still chained
We can’t give up now
I won’t let you down
These dreams will never die
And this town won’t
Take me alive
I can see it, I can see it
I can see it now
It’s so much closer
No, don’t slow down
I can feel it, I can feel it
I can feel it now
Hold me closer
I won’t wait another minute
Girl, we’re breaking out
No, this town won’t hold us down
We’ll be running, we’ll be running
Until we can’t be found
We can hold our own
Just don’t slow down
On the highway out of here
Memories in the rear view mirror
Take my hand and promise me
We’ll live this dream
On the horizon, city lights
Swear I’ve never seen
Them look so bright
Feels like we’re in a movie scene
On the silver screen
Don’t let this fire fade
Like all those before you
Don’t listen to what they say
Because, they’ll never break through
The road is scary but it’s everything
That you’ve ever wanted
If we don’t leave now
We’ll always be haunted
I can see it, I can see it
I can see it now
It’s so much closer
No, don’t slow down
I can feel it, I can feel it
I can feel it now
Hold me closer
I won’t wait another minute
Girl, we’re breaking out
No, this town won’t hold us down
We’ll be running, we’ll be running
Until we can’t be found
We can hold our own
Just don’t slow down
On the horizon, city lights
Swear I’ve never seen
Them look so bright
Feels like we’re in a movie scene
On the silver screen
The lyrics of Earthshifter's song "Horizons" tell the story of two young individuals who are determined to break free from their small town and pursue their dreams. They reminisce about their past as rebellious kids, burning down back roads and singing songs about escaping their hometown. They had plans and dreams written on a postcard, envisioning their great escape someday. Despite the challenges and the chains that have held them down, they refuse to give up. They are determined to make their dreams come true and leave the town that tries to confine them.
The song speaks to the universal desire for freedom and the pursuit of one's dreams. It captures the frustration and weariness of constantly making plans that never materialize. The lyrics are filled with hope and a sense of urgency, as they realize that time is ticking and they can't wait any longer. They encourage each other to hold on and not to slow down, as they embark on a journey to find their place in the world.
Overall, "Horizons" is a powerful anthem about breaking free from the constraints of a small town and chasing dreams. It reflects the determination to live life to the fullest and seize opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
We were kids too scared to run
We were young and afraid to take risks
Burning down back roads for fun
We used to explore isolated roads and have adventures
Screaming songs about breaking out
We expressed our desire to escape our current situation
Of this town
Of the small town we grew up in
Had the plans all figured out
We had a clear vision of our future
On the back of a postcard
We wrote down our dreams and aspirations
We wrote down
We documented our aspirations
How we’d make our great escape
We detailed the way we would leave this place behind
Someday, far away
We believed that eventually, we would reach our dreams, far from here
We can’t give up now
We shouldn't lose hope and abandon our dreams
I won’t let you down
I promise not to disappoint you
These dreams will never die
Our ambitions will always endure
And this town won’t
This town won't hinder our aspirations
Take me alive
Capture and confine me
On a highway out of here
On a road leading away from this place
Memories in the rear view mirror
Looking back at the past while moving forward
Take my hand and promise me
Hold my hand and assure me
We’ll live this dream
We will make our dreams a reality
Pack your bag, lets hit the road
Get ready to leave and start our journey
No more swearing that we’ll go
No more empty promises about leaving
I’m so tired of making plans
I'm exhausted from creating unfulfilled agendas
That never land
That never materialize
All the chains that held me down
All the restrictions that prevented my progress
Have all but rusted out
Have weakened and lost their power
And everyones have done the same
And everyone's limitations have also diminished
But they swear they’re still chained
But they insist that they are still trapped
I can see it, I can see it
I can envision it clearly
It’s so much closer
Our goal is within reach
No, don’t slow down
We shouldn't lose momentum
I can feel it, I can feel it
I can sense it intensely
Hold me closer
Stay close to me
I won’t wait another minute
I refuse to delay any longer
Girl, we’re breaking out
We, as a couple, are escaping our current situation
No, this town won’t hold us down
This town won't restrain us
We’ll be running, we’ll be running
We'll be moving swiftly, taking action
Until we can’t be found
Until we are untraceable
We can hold our own
We can take care of ourselves
Just don’t slow down
But we mustn't lose momentum
On the horizon, city lights
In the distance, urban lights
Swear I’ve never seen
I promise that I have never witnessed
Them look so bright
Their radiance being so overwhelming
Feels like we’re in a movie scene
It feels as if we are starring in a film
On the silver screen
Like characters in a movie
Don’t let this fire fade
Don't allow our passion to diminish
Like all those before you
Similar to those who have come before
Don’t listen to what they say
Ignore the negative opinions of others
Because, they’ll never break through
Because they will never overcome our determination
The road is scary but it’s everything
Although the journey is frightening, it's what we desire
That you’ve ever wanted
It's what you've always yearned for
If we don’t leave now
If we don't depart immediately
We’ll always be haunted
We'll forever be tormented by dissatisfaction
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brad Lyles, Cooper Gilliam
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