Road to Nowhere
Fire At Midnight Lyrics
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Two steps back
I never look back
I guess I'm going to run to nowhere
And if I fall in pride
It's probably all right
I guess I'll get up
I'm gonna get up to nowhere
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Cause all these changes, changes, changes
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me and)
It's long for a ride
Taking up time again
Moving too slow
Well, here we go again
There's got to be more to these changes
And if I swim in the ocean
I move to slow
I get pushed back
I guess I'm going to swim to nowhere
It's like a car in drive
That's hollow inside
It's never gonna to run
I guess I'm on the road to nowhere
Cause all these changes, changes, changes
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Cause all these changes, changes, changes
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me and)
It's long for a ride
Taking up time again
Moving too slow
Well, here we go again
There's got to be more to these changes
It's long for a ride
Taking up time again
Moving too slow
Well, here we go again
There's got to be more to these changes
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Why are all these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
The lyrics to "Road to Nowhere" by Fire At Midnight express a sense of frustration and confusion in the face of constant change and uncertainty. The singer describes their struggle to make progress in life, feeling like they are taking one step forward but then being pushed two steps back. Despite this setback, they refuse to dwell on the past and instead choose to keep moving forward, even if it means heading towards an unknown destination.
The repeated mention of "changes" represents the unpredictable nature of life and how it often throws unforeseen obstacles in our path. The singer questions why these changes keep happening and appear to be constantly chasing them, creating a feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to escape. These changes might symbolize challenges, personal growth, or unexpected circumstances that disrupt plans and goals.
The idea of swimming in the ocean and feeling pushed back is a metaphor for facing difficulties that make progress feel slow and arduous. Just like swimming against strong currents, the singer finds themselves moving too slowly and struggling to make any significant headway. The image of a car in drive but hollow inside reflects a feeling of emptiness and the realization that despite appearances, there is no direction or purpose in their journey.
The repetition of the line "It's long for a ride, taking up time again, moving too slow, well, here we go again" emphasizes the cyclical nature of the challenges faced. It speaks to the frustration of feeling stuck in a never-ending loop, where progress becomes a monotonous repetition of obstacles. The singer longs for a deeper meaning or purpose behind these changes and seeks to understand why they are being constantly pursued by them.
Overall, "Road to Nowhere" conveys a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty in the face of constant change. It explores the struggle to find meaning and direction in a world full of unexpected twists and turns. Despite the challenges, the singer refuses to give up and continues on their journey, hoping to discover more to these changes and eventually find a sense of fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I take one step forward
I make progress, moving towards my goals
Two steps back
Despite my efforts, I often face setbacks
I never look back
I don't dwell on the past, always focused on the present and future
I guess I'm going to run to nowhere
I feel like I'm constantly running in circles, without a clear destination
And if I fall in pride
When I stumble or make mistakes due to my ego or arrogance
It's probably all right
I reassure myself that it's okay to make errors
I guess I'll get up
I will pick myself up after a failure
I'm gonna get up to nowhere
I will keep trying even if it seems aimless
Cause all these changes, changes, changes
The constant shifts and transformations in life
Why are all these changes
I question the reasons behind these ongoing changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
I feel overwhelmed by the relentless pursuit of change
It's long for a ride
The journey feels never-ending and exhausting
Taking up time again
These changes consume a significant amount of time
Moving too slow
I feel like I'm not progressing at the desired pace
Well, here we go again
I find myself in a familiar cycle or pattern
There's got to be more to these changes
I believe there must be a deeper purpose or meaning behind these changes
And if I swim in the ocean
If I put myself in a challenging situation
I move too slow
I struggle to keep up with the demands or expectations
I get pushed back
I face resistance or setbacks that hinder my progress
I guess I'm going to swim to nowhere
I feel like I'm exerting effort without reaching a meaningful destination
It's like a car in drive
Comparing the situation to a vehicle in motion
That's hollow inside
There's a sense of emptiness or lack of fulfillment
It's never gonna to run
The situation will not lead to progress or improvement
I guess I'm on the road to nowhere
I realize that I'm heading towards a directionless path
Why are all these changes
Reiterating the confusion and questioning about the constant changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Expressing the feeling of being pursued or haunted by these changes
Why are all these changes
Continuing to question the purpose and significance of these changes
(Oh, they keep on chasing me and)
Emphasizing the persistent and relentless nature of these changes
Why are all these changes
Asking once again why these changes are occurring
(Oh, they keep on chasing me)
Highlighting the feeling of being constantly pursued by these changes
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Written by: Fire Midnight, Fire at Midnight, Joseph Cavanna
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