III
Foster the People Lyrics
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I wonder why I hold back
Mistakes, mistake to make me laugh
Only time can answer that
Sail on in
Beautiful is your life
Sail on in
Forever
I'm done, I'm giving up control
So hold on, never let me go
I know we're not invincible
So I want to live
Live for something more
Sail on in
Beautiful is your life
Soak it in
I want to live in your love
Forever
And I won't be afraid to never know
When the night will come and take us home
And people change, we fade from youth
And evolve into eternal life
Don't slip away, I'm begging you
To let me sing with angels
Wake the sleeping from their dreaming
We all want more, we all want more
Saints will sing and hearts are beating
Saying we all want more, we all want more
The lyrics of Foster the People's song "III" reflect on the concept of age and the passage of time. The opening lines suggest a contemplation of age as a trap, questioning why the singer holds back and makes mistakes. They acknowledge that only time itself can answer this question.
The chorus emphasizes the beauty and preciousness of life, encouraging the listener to sail on and soak in the beauty that surrounds them. The desire to live in love forever is expressed, perhaps as a solution to the uncertainties and mistakes mentioned earlier.
The following verses suggest a relinquishment of control and a plea to be held tightly, symbolizing a surrender to the unknown. The acknowledgment that we are not invincible speaks to the vulnerability of humanity. However, an aspiration to live for something more, beyond the limitations of mortality, remains.
The final lines of the song convey a sense of urgency and a longing for something greater. The desire to wake the sleeping from their dreaming and the longing for more suggest a thirst for meaning and a belief in the potential for transcendence. The mention of angels and the plea to let the singer sing with them reflects a desire for connection to the divine and a search for a higher purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
If age is a trap
If the passing of time and growing older can feel restrictive and limiting
I wonder why I hold back
I question why I hesitate and restrain myself
Mistakes, mistake to make me laugh
Errors or failures in the past, now serving as something to find amusement in
Only time can answer that
Only the passing of time can provide the answer or clarity
Sail on in
Continue moving forward willingly and with determination
Beautiful is your life
Your existence is filled with beauty and wonder
I want to live in your love
I desire to experience and be consumed by the affection and care you offer
Forever
For an infinite amount of time
I'm done, I'm giving up control
I have made the decision to relinquish control and surrender
So hold on, never let me go
Therefore, please hold onto me tightly and never release me
I know we're not invincible
I am aware that we are not indestructible or immune to harm
So I want to live
Thus, I have a strong desire to truly experience life
Live for something more
To live with a purpose or a greater meaning
Soak it in
Fully immerse yourself and absorb the richness of life
And I won't be afraid to never know
I will not fear the uncertainty of not having all the answers
When the night will come and take us home
When the end of life approaches and guides us to our final abode
And people change, we fade from youth
As time passes, people undergo transformations and gradually lose their youthful nature
And evolve into eternal life
And transition into a state of existence that goes beyond the boundaries of mortality
Don't slip away, I'm begging you
Please do not disappear or fade from my life, I plead with you
To let me sing with angels
Allow me the opportunity to join in harmony with celestial beings
Wake the sleeping from their dreaming
Awaken those who have been unaware or passive in their pursuit of their aspirations
We all want more, we all want more
Deep down, every individual desires something beyond what they currently possess
Saints will sing and hearts are beating
Revered individuals will express their joy through song, while emotions continue to pulse
Saying we all want more, we all want more
Declaring that this longing for something greater exists within all of us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Foster, Isom Innis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Airways_Ignited
This whole album is a manifestation of a miracle I thank you for this blessing 🙏✨
Isaac Ochieng
We are not invisible we wanna live for something more.......
This album is so awesome
Eloá
meu foster nunca decepciona
HimawariKun
I cant stop playing this song, lyrics are too beautiful! Thanks Foster The People!!
Raynebow 528
Could not have imagined a more mesmerizing ending to this album <3
Edições GT
Impressionante como eles não tem UMA música ruim
2Moods
I have no idea why out of all the artists I listen to it’s you guys I always come back to.
This song, Sacred Hearts Club and your discography in general has a special place in my life, I doubt I would still be alive without them. They’ve always comforted me through my darkest days and has been a safe place for me since then.
Thank you truly for your music ♥️and I hope you continue to make more
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I've never felt as emotionally or physically effected by any music except for yours. It honestly seems to transport me in a way no other musical artists can, your music is oh so special to me. Thank you.
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