Dinosaur
Fog Lake Lyrics


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Wave goodbye to the dreams you never had
I've been astray too long
I think i know what's wrong

But i'm going nowhere fast
I'm going nowhere fast
I'm going nowhere fast
I'm going nowhere fast
I'm going nowhere fast
I'm going nowhere fast

Dinosaur was it wrong to let you in
Love wired us tangled and torn
I'm not surprised that it shows

And you're going nowhere fast
You're going nowhere fast
You're going nowhere fast
You're going nowhere fast




You're going nowhere fast
You're going nowhere fast

Overall Meaning

Fog Lake's song Dinosaur appears to be a soft and melancholic tune about lost dreams and unrequited love. The opening lyrics "Wave goodbye to the dreams you never had" express a sense of resignation and sadness, like one is giving up on something they had hoped for but never materialized. The singer then admits to being lost, implying a sense of aimlessness and confusion. However, in the midst of this negativity, the singer claims to know what's wrong, indicating that they have some level of self-awareness and understanding of their situation. Despite that, the singer acknowledges that they are going nowhere fast, which may signify a fear of being stagnant and stuck in life.


The chorus brings in the character of a "dinosaur" who may represent the past or an outdated way of thinking. The lyrics suggest that bringing this character into the relationship was a mistake that caused love to become entangled and torn. The singer reveals that they're not surprised that this has happened - possibly because they saw the warning signs but ignored them. In the second half of the chorus, the focus shifts to the dinosaur character as they are also depicted as going nowhere fast, highlighting the harm that can come from holding onto the past.


Overall, Dinosaur is a reflection on the pain and confusion that comes from holding onto unfulfilled dreams and incorporating outdated perspectives into romantic relationships. The lyrics' emotional depth is complemented by the melancholic guitar chords and gentle vocals, making it a relatable and moving song.


Line by Line Meaning

Wave goodbye to the dreams you never had
Abandon any hope or aspirations that were never truly yours to begin with


I've been astray too long
I have been lost and directionless for a significant amount of time


I think I know what's wrong
I believe that I have identified the root of the problem


But I'm going nowhere fast
Despite my best efforts, I am not making any progress in my current situation


Dinosaur was it wrong to let you in
Did I make a mistake by allowing you into my life?


Love wired us tangled and torn
Our love has become complicated and strained


I'm not surprised that it shows
I expected that our difficulties would eventually become evident


And you're going nowhere fast
You are also stuck in a similar situation without making any progress


You're going nowhere fast
Reinforcing the fact that the other person is not advancing in their life either




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gulnisacalskan7544

god created the dinosaur lake.
a big hippo wished wrong things.
lake was green and god was brutal.

Something happened.
god wiped out the hippos and dinosaurs.
hippos didn't say thanks.
they almost dead.

-phil



All comments from YouTube:

@antoniestan

The best melancholy Indie song I've heard in a while

@Ch3rryFairy

Fog Lake makes me want to sit on the egde of a fog lake while absorbing their music.

@kidkoodi5183

this is my go to song when i feel like i am wasting my life away, when i feel like i am “going nowhere fast”. Life is freaking short and we need to appreciate every moment.

@granttGC

i still come back to this song and to whoever finds this. you and me have beautiful taste in music and I hope one day you'll get to share it with someone else.

@yxvjay

Legend

@swisher1849

literally one of my favorite songs ever, fog lake rocks

@saxenaakash19

This song makes me feel like there's a pit in my throat and stomach, the sort when someone misses someone dear. Sometimes I wish I had someone to share this feeling with

@sourcherry23

Insanely cinematic and oozing with nostalgia. Lovely tune!

@gothicxpixie666

this is amazing oh my gosh

@saxenaakash19

Its so beautiful that I want to sleep to this song, but there's so much melancholy that the pain keeps me awake

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