The Pursuit
Evans Blue Lyrics
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I hope we make amends, but you don't
Life taught you how to fly and then you flew away from me
You left me haunted, star the ending image of the one
[Chorus]
Because they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
You harbored all the wasted sighs to define the quiet drone
I'll let you start again, but you won't
I saw you pray for change and then you walked all over me
You wanted what you could not have and now you are alone
[Chorus]
Make the voices tell me who you are, and who I am to be
Are you alone where you are tonight?
I'm alone when you're right here
But I'm still in you somehow
I never left at all
Now I'm still in you too low
So my voice is all you know
[Chorus]
Leave you nothing left to hold
When you're nothing it's a good time to remind you of one thing
The pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
The song The Pursuit by Evans Blue is about someone who has had a complicated relationship with the person they are singing to. The singer of the song is addressing the past actions of the other person and expresses hope to make amends. However, it is clear that the other person is not interested in reconciling, and has moved on from the situation. Life has taught them how to fly, and they have left the singer haunted. The line “you left me haunted, star the ending image of the one” paints a powerful picture of how their encounter with the other person has affected the singer.
The chorus of the song talks about how the other person still has voices and choices within them that they do not know how to deal with. This line speaks to the unresolved emotions the other person is still grappling with. The singer explains that they “harbored all the wasted sighs,” and though they will let the other person start again, they will not truly change. The other person wanted something they could not have and left the singer alone. The song ends with the line “the pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends”, which speaks to the ongoing search for meaning and connection in life, even after difficult experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You lived a time of lies until you told me everything
You spent your life hiding your true self and your past, until you shared your secrets with me.
I hope we make amends, but you don't
I want to fix our relationship, but you're not interested.
Life taught you how to fly and then you flew away from me
You learned how to be independent and then you left me behind.
You left me haunted, star the ending image of the one
The memories of you haunt me, like a star I can't reach.
Because they're still in you too low
The feelings you have buried deep inside are still affecting you.
All the voices you don't know
You're being influenced by forces you're not even aware of.
All the choices that you chose
You're facing the consequences of your past decisions.
You harbored all the wasted sighs to define the quiet drone
You kept your frustrations to yourself, creating a sense of emptiness.
I'll let you start again, but you won't
I'll give you a chance to change, but you won't take it.
I saw you pray for change and then you walked all over me
You promised to do better, but instead you hurt me again.
You wanted what you could not have and now you are alone
You were never satisfied with what you had, and now you're paying the price.
Make the voices tell me who you are, and who I am to be
I want you to be honest with me and help me find my own identity.
Are you alone where you are tonight?
I wonder if you're feeling as lonely as I am right now.
I'm alone when you're right here
Even when we're together, I still feel isolated.
But I'm still in you somehow
I still have a place in your heart, even if you don't show it.
I never left at all
You can't get rid of me completely, because we'll always be connected.
Leave you nothing left to hold
After everything is gone, you'll have to face the empty reality.
When you're nothing it's a good time to remind you of one thing
When you feel like you have nothing, remember that you still have yourself.
The pursuit begins when this portrayal of life ends
When we stop pretending and face our true selves, we can start pursuing our dreams.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSEPH DANIEL LAUZON, KEVIN JAMES CLARKSON, VLADIMIR TANASKOVIC
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Cr Rodowitz
"The Pursuit"
You lived a time of lies until you told me everything
I hope we make amends, but you don't
Life taught you how to fly and then you flew away from me
You left me haunted, star the ending image of the one
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
You harbored all the wasted sighs to define the quiet drone
I'll let you start again, but you won't
I saw you pray for change and then you walked all over me
You wanted what you could not have and now you are alone
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
Make the voices tell me who you are, and who I am to be
Are you alone wherever you are tonight?
I'm alone when you're right here
But I'm still in you somehow
I never left at all
Now I'm still in you too low
So my voice is all you know
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
Leave you nothing left to hold
When you're nothing it's a good time to remind you of one thing
The pursuit begins when this portrayal of life, ends
Cr Rodowitz
The Pursuit"
You lived a time of lies until you told me everything
I hope we make amends, but you don't
Life taught you how to fly and then you flew away from me
You left me haunted, star the ending image of the one
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
You harbored all the wasted sighs to define the quiet drone
I'll let you start again, but you won't
I saw you pray for change and then you walked all over me
You wanted what you could not have and now you are alone
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
Make the voices tell me who you are, and who I am to be
Are you alone wherever you are tonight?
I'm alone when you're right here
But I'm still in you somehow
I never left at all
Now I'm still in you too low
So my voice is all you know
Cos they're still in you too low
All the voices you don't know
And they're still in you too low
All the choices that you chose
Leave you nothing left to hold
When you're nothing it's a good time to remind you of one thing
The pursuit begins when this portrayal of life, ends
Kyle Hegedus
This was back in the good old days when Evans Blue was Kevin’s Blue!!!!
MadCap Laughs
I agree, but ironically, that's why he got voted out, because he "thought he was the band". Which he is one hell of a writer and poet, but the other guys sre badass musicians.
Bur you're still right.
Samuel
ten years later this song is still fucking awesome!!! Anyone else agree!!
Pat's Sox celtics bruins fan91
15 years
Alexanco Granados
14 years,, ahh the nostalgia of 2007
TheSpoonyluvin
12 and counting... still relevant music.
Lilien Johanna
and it still is after 12 years
Justin Qualls
Nope. Hate it. Just came back to make sure. ;)
Esteban Idrovo
2020: This WAS Evans Blue, without Kevin's voice it's just another band. I keep listening The Melody and... and The Pursuit Begins.... albums as if EB never released another record
Bryan Lenihan
Check out Parabelle it's Kevin's band after he left EB