Transmission
Forever and a Day Lyrics
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You can't buy the drive
You can't
Guide the direction that burns inside
We're not the next big thing
We're not something
You wanna write home about
Well wouldn't ya like
Wouldn't ya like
To scream
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
We're not the next big thing
We're not something
You wanna write home about
It's just another lonely night
Well wouldn't ya like
Wouldn't ya like
To Scream
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
I feel like i'm in too deep
I'd give up all my dreams if I
Could only get to sleep
I feel like i'm in too deep
I'd give up all my dreams if I
Could only get to sleep
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
Everytime I close my eyes
I can't forget what you said
The lyrics to "Transmission" by Forever and a Day convey the frustration and struggle of trying to break into the music industry. The first stanza touches upon the idea that success cannot be bought, and true inspiration and drive comes from within oneself. The following stanzas describe the band's humble beginnings and accepting that they might not be the next big thing or worth writing home about, but they still have a passion for creating music. The repetition of "Everytime I close my eyes, I can't forget what you said" indicates that the band has likely faced criticism and rejection while trying to make a name for themselves, and those negative words continue to weigh on their minds.
The chorus of the song is a release of pent-up emotion, a desire to scream out in frustration and anger. The last two stanzas shift the focus to the personal toll pursuing a dream can take, with the singer feeling like they are in too deep and sacrificing their own well-being for the sake of their ambition. The final lines, "Everytime I close my eyes, I can't forget what you said," indicates that the words of critics and naysayers will continue to linger in the artist's mind, but they remain passionate and driven nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't buy inspiration
Creativity cannot be purchased
You can't buy the drive
Motivation and determination cannot be bought
You can't guide the direction that burns inside
The passion and purpose within cannot be controlled or manipulated
We're not the next big thing
The band does not see themselves as the next major sensation
We're not something you wanna write home about
The band does not consider themselves noteworthy or remarkable
It's just another lonely night
The night is uneventful and isolating
Well wouldn't ya like, wouldn't ya like to scream
Expressing oneself through screaming can be a release from frustration and pent-up emotions
Every time I close my eyes I can't forget what you said
The memory of hurtful words said to the artist is haunting
I feel like I'm in too deep
The artist feels overwhelmed by their circumstances
I'd give up all my dreams if I could only get to sleep
The artist is so tired and stressed that they would give up everything just to rest
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