What Did You Find
Fair Warning Lyrics


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The morning light has left you,
There's no sign where to go
You've lost your way to Eden but you can't let it show
Somewhere in the distance the vision fades away
Of where your life is leading of all the better ways

In the night you find yourself alone
Remember when you started everything was clear
The road that lay before you, solution seemed so near
Then you got elected, you still can hear the cheers
Someone who will save us to take away the tears

In the night you find yourself alone
Tell me why do you live a lie
You are acting blind

Tell me what did you find now you're out in the cold
Does your promise still hold
And what did you do, you find yourself telling lies
While a million hungry eyes are watching you

Some men would do anything to keep their golden crown
Are you really one of them, are you laughing at the crowd?
You close your eyes to all the things you once believed were true
And say I would forgive you if I would wear your shoes

In the night you find yourself alone
Tell me why do you live a lie
You are acting blind

Tell me what did you find now you're out in the cold
Does your promise still hold
And what did you do, you find yourself telling lies
While a million hungry eyes are watching you





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Overall Meaning

The song "What Did You Find" by Fair Warning is a commentary on the burden of power and leadership. The lyrics speak to the plight of someone who has become lost in their position of authority, forgetting the values and beliefs that once guided them. The opening line of the song sets the stage: "The morning light has left you, there's no sign where to go." This line speaks to the sense of confusion that comes with losing one's way, particularly when it comes to leading others.


The lyrics create a contrast between the time when everything "was clear" and the present, where the "vision fades away." The song is asking the question: what happened? What led this person down the road to lies and deception? And how can they break free?


The chorus is particularly poignant, with the repetition of the question "Tell me what did you find now you're out in the cold? Does your promise still hold?" This line speaks to the expectations that come with leadership - promises of change, of a better future - and the disappointment that follows when those promises are broken.


The song ends with a powerful image: "While a million hungry eyes are watching you." This line speaks to the weight of responsibility that comes with leadership, and the sense of isolation that can come when one has lost their way.


Overall, "What Did You Find" is a song that speaks to the human struggle to maintain integrity in the face of power and responsibility.


Line by Line Meaning

The morning light has left you,
You are lost and feeling hopeless, with no clear direction or guidance to follow.


There's no sign where to go
You have no idea what your next steps should be, and are feeling stuck and uncertain.


You've lost your way to Eden but you can't let it show
You feel like you've lost your sense of purpose and direction, but are trying to hide your confusion and disappointment from others.


Somewhere in the distance the vision fades away
Your dreams and aspirations are slowly slipping away, leaving you feeling disillusioned and uncertain about your future.


Of where your life is leading of all the better ways
You are questioning the path your life has taken, and wondering if there might have been other, better opportunities available to you.


In the night you find yourself alone
You are experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially during times when you are left alone with your thoughts.


Remember when you started everything was clear
You reminisce about a time in your life when you had clarity and confidence about your plans and goals.


The road that lay before you, solution seemed so near
You felt that your path forward was clear and uncomplicated, and that you had a clear plan for achieving success.


Then you got elected, you still can hear the cheers
At some point, you gained some level of authority or power, and were celebrated for your success or influence.


Someone who will save us to take away the tears
Others looked to you for help and guidance, expecting you to use your influence and resources to make a positive impact and help those in need.


Tell me why do you live a lie
You are being called out for not living up to your promises or appearing to be inauthentic about your intentions or beliefs.


You are acting blind
You are pretending not to see or acknowledge your failings or the impact of your actions on others.


Tell me what did you find now you're out in the cold
Others are questioning what you have achieved or gained, especially in comparison to what you may have lost or abandoned in the process.


Does your promise still hold
Others are wondering if you have the integrity and follow-through to keep your word and make good on your commitments.


And what did you do, you find yourself telling lies
You are being called out for being dishonest or untruthful, potentially to keep up appearances or avoid negative consequences.


While a million hungry eyes are watching you
You are under scrutiny and being judged by a wide audience, who are eager to see how you will handle your responsibilities and respond to criticism.


Some men would do anything to keep their golden crown
You are being compared to others who may have made compromises or displayed unethical behaviors in order to maintain their status or position of power.


Are you really one of them, are you laughing at the crowd?
Others are questioning whether you think you are above or better than those you are expected to serve, and whether you see their expectations as a joke.


You close your eyes to all the things you once believed were true
You have abandoned or disregarded your core values or beliefs, potentially as a result of your pursuit of power or success.


And say I would forgive you if I would wear your shoes
Despite the disappointment or frustration others may feel towards you, they recognize that they cannot fully understand the pressures and challenges you have faced.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HELGE ENGELKE

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mario guedes

Great album!!!!!

Emil Antonowsky

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Tatsuya

イントロのアルペジオがキャメルの『Never Let Go』っぽくて好きやし、スカイギターのソロが感涙モノ。

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