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Pompeii
Few and Far Between Lyrics
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Time to rearrange what's on my plate
In my face, can't back away
When i find the time, you'll have more time to waste
Like pompeii, who's children lay
Dressed in obsidian through the day
With no way, to walk away
When you find the time, you'll have more time to waste
When movement forward keeps it under cover
But you'll find out why, when you close your eyes
Are we recognizing each other tonight, as one
Interpretation:
The song "Pompeii" by Few and Far Between is about taking control of one's life and making decisions that will lead to a better future. The lyrics suggest that it is time for the singer to "walk the line" and rearrange their priorities. They acknowledge that they cannot back away from the challenges that they face, but that they will make time for what is important. The reference to Pompeii and its children dressed in obsidian alludes to the idea that time is precious, and we must not waste it. Pompeii famously met its demise in a catastrophic volcanic explosion, and the lyrics suggest that our lives can be just as abrupt and unpredictable.
The chorus contains the idea that no condition is limitless, and that when we move forward, we keep our limitations hidden. The singer instructs the listener to "find out why" when they close their eyes, suggesting that inner reflection can lead to greater self-awareness. The song concludes with a question about whether or not we recognize each other as one, suggesting that we are all connected and should make the most of our time on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my time, to walk the line
I am now responsible for my actions and decisions
Time to rearrange what's on my plate
It's time to prioritize and make changes in my life
In my face, can't back away
I need to confront my problems and face them head on
When I find the time, you'll have more time to waste
If I take care of my own priorities, I will have more time to spare for others
Like Pompeii, who's children lay dressed in obsidian through the day
Like the city of Pompeii, we can become trapped in our own circumstances, leading to our downfall
With no way, to walk away
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where there is no easy way out
When you find the time, you'll have more time to waste
Take care of your own responsibilities first, and then you will have more time for leisure
No condition is limitless
There are always limits to what we can do or achieve
When movement forward keeps it under cover
Sometimes we intentionally ignore problems and keep moving forward to avoid dealing with them
But you'll find out why, when you close your eyes
Eventually, we will have to confront our problems and their consequences
Are we recognizing each other tonight, as one
Are we seeing each other as equals and coming together as a united front
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.