We're Still Pioneers
Fireworks Lyrics

I don't want to let go
The singer is reluctant to move on from a certain situation or emotion.

If I ever told you I hope life treats you fair
The singer expressed a desire for good things to happen to the listener at some point in the past.

I take it back
The singer no longer wishes for life to treat the listener kindly.

Life just doesn't care
The artist believes that life is indifferent to people's wishes or struggles.

But I still hate the way you just expect things to change
The artist has negative feelings towards the listener's optimistic attitude towards expecting change.

And when they don't you say it
The singer suggests that the listener voices their disappointment when things don't go as expected.

In that overly optimistic way
The singer deems the listener's attitude to be excessively positive.

I don't want to let go of this minor key
The artist does not wish to abandon a particular emotional state or perspective.

Makes sense to me
The artist finds their decision or perspective rational and reasonable.

I shut things down like science
The artist tends to disengage emotionally from situations, similar to how scientific analysis can be detached.

I'll be the Challenger of my generation's space explorations
The singer aspires to take on challenges that are considered to be groundbreaking and influential.

I am the Challenger
The artist is the one who is determined to face formidable challenges and come out successful.

I can't keep blaming the lighthouse for sinking my ship
The singer realizes that they cannot solely blame external factors for their own failures or shortcomings.

When I walk with my head down
The singer may feel down or defeated at times when they don't meet their own expectations.

I still manage to trip
The singer acknowledges that they are not infallible, and can make mistakes or stumble even when they try their best.