All Hands on Deck
Forever Midnight Sun Lyrics
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I never wanted to be this way
You cant give up now
I know that this is not where I belong
This in not your face
I promise I will never fade away
Rollin down, Boaz at 5 A.M.
Waiting till last minute again
Let the irony come around
And if these are the words that tell you
Oh melody, save us now
Lets sing a song together, write it with me tonight
All the sudden youre too dependent and youre not shaking anymore
WIPE THOSE TEARS FROM YOUR EYES
This song is hanging on my lips, but Im not singing loud enough,
(ALL HANDS ON DECK) To keep this ship afloat
Cruising the high seas, sailing my own way
Blind the eyes that I see through, it feels much better falling into you
Theres a lot of things that I dont know, and one of them is what you thinking
Theres a lot of things that really dont matter, and one of them is what youre thinking
Blind the eyes that I see through, it feels much better falling into you
Cruising the high seas, sailing myself, hoping Ill find my way back in your arms
How could you be so far away, theyll find you out, but rest assure
There is a battle but in the end you know it comes down to a choice
The song "All Hands on Deck" by Forever Midnight Sun talks about feeling lost and out of place, and wanting to break free from the current situation. The lyrics express a desire to be in a different place and to start over, promising to never give up and to never fade away. The song then talks about cruising the high seas and sailing one's own way, hoping to find a way back to the comfort of being in someone's arms.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find their way in the world and looking for a sense of belonging. The line "This ain't the place for a kid like you" suggests that the singer is feeling out of place and not fitting in with their surroundings. They are waiting till the last minute to make a change, and the irony of the situation is not lost on them.
The chorus is a call to action, with the lyrics "All hands on deck" implying that everyone needs to work together to keep the ship afloat. The song ends with a realization that there is a battle, but ultimately it comes down to a choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Break Free
Let go of what's holding you back
I never wanted to be this way
This isn't the life I envisioned for myself
You cant give up now
Don't quit when you're so close to success
I know that this is not where I belong
Feeling out of place and seeking change
This in not your face
You no longer recognize yourself
I promise I will never fade away
Commitment to staying true to oneself
Rollin down, Boaz at 5 A.M.
Starting fresh in a new place at an early hour
This aint the place for a kid like you, oh no!
Doubts about finding a home in this unfamiliar territory
Waiting till last minute again
Procrastination leading to stress and panic
Let the irony come around
Accepting the humorous twist of fate
And if these are the words that tell you
The message that speaks to you the most
Oh melody, save us now
Hoping that music will heal our wounds
Lets sing a song together, write it with me tonight
Collaborating to create something new
All the sudden youre too dependent and youre not shaking anymore
Relying on someone else instead of dealing with problems alone
WIPE THOSE TEARS FROM YOUR EYES
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and take action
This song is hanging on my lips, but Im not singing loud enough,
Having something to say, but not speaking up
(ALL HANDS ON DECK) To keep this ship afloat
Everyone needs to work together to overcome a challenge
Cruising the high seas, sailing my own way
Forging one's own path in life
Blind the eyes that I see through, it feels much better falling into you
Finding comfort in someone else and their perspective
Theres a lot of things that I dont know, and one of them is what you thinking
Admitting to uncertainty and a lack of understanding
Theres a lot of things that really dont matter, and one of them is what youre thinking
Realizing that some things are insignificant and not worth worrying about
Cruising the high seas, sailing myself, hoping Ill find my way back in your arms
Believing that love will guide you home
How could you be so far away, theyll find you out, but rest assure
Feeling distanced from someone and fearing discovery, but having faith in the relationship
There is a battle but in the end you know it comes down to a choice
Recognizing that life is a constant struggle, but ultimately, we control our own destiny
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