Ruins
George is Jones Lyrics


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Lost all the day, a brains escape
It just can erase it

And robbing graves of kings and slaves
Wipe out an oasis

Is there really anything to be ashamed of?
Or is it something radiant and smart

And even ruins can all be ruined
Wasting what is wasting
And even ruins can all be ruined
Wasting what is wasted, taking what is taken

I am an ending
I am an infant
Ive never really done anything
I am an ending
At the beginning
I've never really laid anything at your feet.

And history, insanity
A world is distracted

Like or unlike all my parents
I don't want to escape it.
Like or unlike all my parents
I might lack the inspiration

And even ruins can all be ruined
Wasting what is wasting
And even ruins can all be ruined
Wasting what is wasted, taking what is taken,

I am an ending
I am an infant
I've never really done anything
I am an ending




At the beginning
I've never really laid anything at your feet.

Overall Meaning

The song "Ruins" by George Jones is a contemplation on the inevitable passage of time and the decay of all things. The lyrics reflect on the idea that even great structures and powerful rulers are eventually reduced to nothing more than ruins. The opening lines speak of losing oneself in the day, perhaps trying to escape from the relentless march of time, but ultimately realizing that it cannot be avoided. The image of robbing graves of kings and slaves suggests that even those who were once the most important and powerful people in the world are now nothing more than remains.


The chorus of the song talks about the possibility of ruining even ruins, suggesting that even the remnants of once-great civilizations can be wasted and destroyed. The lines "I am an ending, I am an infant" speak to the idea that we are all both the end of something and the beginning of something new, and that we must reconcile ourselves with this reality. The lyrics also mention history and insanity, suggesting that the chaotic and unpredictable nature of human history can drive us to distraction.


Overall, the song "Ruins" is a reflection on the transience of all things, and the need to accept this reality and find meaning and purpose even in decay and destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost all the day, a brains escape
Having wasted the day, I try to escape my thoughts


It just can erase it
But my mind can't erase what haunts me


And robbing graves of kings and slaves
Seeking distraction, I turn to the past


Wipe out an oasis
But this only leaves me feeling emptier


Is there really anything to be ashamed of?
I wonder if there's anything wrong with me


Or is it something radiant and smart
Or if my pain is a sign of something greater


And even ruins can all be ruined
Even things that are already broken can be further destroyed


Wasting what is wasting
We can spend our time on things that are meaningless


Taking what is taken
And take for granted what we already have


I am an ending
I feel like I'm just a conclusion


I am an infant
Starting from scratch, with no experience or knowledge


I've never really done anything
I feel like I haven't accomplished anything of significance


At the beginning
But I know that there's always a new start


I've never really laid anything at your feet.
And I don't know if I'll ever truly succeed or impress anyone


And history, insanity
I see how history repeats itself, and it drives me crazy


A world is distracted
And the world seems too busy to care or notice


Like or unlike all my parents
Even though I resemble my parents, I am my own person


I don't want to escape it.
But I don't want to run away from myself or my problems


I might lack the inspiration
However, I admit that I don't always feel inspired




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Comments from YouTube:

@andreia5622

Amava as series do sbt
Assistir outra vez é um sonho
No sbt

@Lipesixteen

Im crying.. This song is very beautiful

@joabsonsoares7721

Beautiful Song.

@cristiandeive4911

Saudadessssss!

@Nofredede

Toller Song.

@TheFa36

O nome da cantora é Inara George e acho que o nome da música é Ruins

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