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Casey McPherson: Vocals, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar
Neal Morse: Keyboard, Vocals
Dave LaRue: Bass Guitar
Mike Portnoy: Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Formed by members/former members of bands such as Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Dixie Dregs, Transatlantic, Spock's Beard, and Liquid Tension Experiment in 2011, Flying Colors is releasing their debut album on March 27th, 2012.
You Are Not Alone
Flying Colors Lyrics
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Wake up wading out
You just want to understand
Drifting through the contracts
Weeping in the fields
The Currents stealing all the past
In the rain of suffering, we
In this mess together
You are not alone
You are not alone
Destruction is the offering
Walls turn into waste
And there aren't words that can be found
Through the raging water
In the rain of suffering, we're
In this mess together
You are not alone
You are not alone
When the ocean leaves you in the desert
You are not alone
Bury the past and survive
Hold on to what never dies
Through the raging water
In the rain of suffering, we're
Through the raging water
In the rain of suffering, we're
In this mess together
You are not alone
You are not alone
The lyrics to the Flying Colors song You Are Not Alone seem to address the experience of going through difficult times and finding solace in the fact that one is not alone in their struggle. The opening line "Hurricane impossible, wake up wading out" portrays a sense of overwhelming challenges that feel insurmountable. The following line "You just want to understand" suggests a desire for clarity amidst chaos. The second verse expresses the idea of being lost in life's complexities, "Drifting through the contracts, weeping in the fields," and feeling as though the past is being taken away by the currents of life.
The repeated chorus of "You are not alone" conveys an important message of hope and unity in times of adversity. The lines "Destruction is the offering, walls turn into waste, and there aren't words that can be found" further emphasize the chaos of the situation, yet offer the idea that survival is possible. The metaphor of the ocean leaving one in the desert suggests an abandonment or feeling of being stranded, but the lines "bury the past and survive, hold on to what never dies" provide a sense of direction and perseverance.
In summary, the song speaks to the human experience of facing difficult times and finding comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles. It offers an uplifting message of hope and the reminder to hold on to what is truly important.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurricane impossible
The situation is extremely difficult and almost impossible to endure, like facing a hurricane.
Wake up wading out
The struggle is so overwhelming that you feel like you're barely able to keep your head above water.
You just want to understand
You're trying to make sense of what's happening and find a way to cope with it.
Drifting through the contracts
Feeling helpless and adrift, like you're being carried away by circumstances beyond your control.
Weeping in the fields
Being overwhelmed with sadness and despair, feeling like you're lost in a vast, open space.
The Currents stealing all the past
Feeling like the present difficulties are erasing all good memories and experiences from the past, leaving only pain and sorrow.
Through the raging water
Despite the tumultuous and chaotic nature of the situation, you are still persevering.
In the rain of suffering, we
Everybody is facing hardships and pain, and we are all in this together.
In this mess together
We're all struggling and facing difficulties, and we need to support and help each other to get through it.
You are not alone
Even when things seem hopeless and overwhelming, you're not alone and there are people who care and want to help.
Destruction is the offering
The price of enduring the struggle is that many things get destroyed or lost along the way.
Walls turn into waste
Things that used to seem strong and impenetrable now crumble and fall apart.
And there aren't words that can be found
The magnitude of the events is so great that it's impossible to find the right words to express it.
When the ocean leaves you in the desert
When everything you rely on has disappeared and you feel lost and alone in a barren, empty space.
Bury the past and survive
Let go of regrets and sorrows from the past and focus on surviving the present hardships.
Hold on to what never dies
Even when everything else seems to fade and crumble away, there are some things that endure and can provide hope and strength.
Writer(s): Steven J Morse, Neal R Morse, Casey Mcpherson, Michael S Portnoy, David James La Rue
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TwisteddigitTK
God this band deserves more recognition. This whole album is solid.
@eagletown8977
Unreal record. 👌
@cyril.jmc.composer
This song is a pure blessing !
I'm gonna cry.. That's so beautiful
Thanks God for such talented musicians !
@jestersquest7692
STEVE MORSE - What a tone ..... great tune !!!
@svogender
Please Colors...!! Stay together for a long time...You are the light in the dark...!!! Big Thank's guys..!!!
@christianacevedosierra7502
amazing performance, a lot of thanks Mr. Steve Morse
@llcruize
Mr. Morse never ceases to amaze with his on point solo tone.
@ziadramman
WHICH ONE?!
@la3011
@@ziadramman The only One !
@1kindredspirit1
@@la3011 Neal or Steve. Both in the band, and both phenomenal.