One-man band Sam Duckworth, from Southend, Essex, UK, writes socially-motiv… Read Full Bio ↴One-man band Sam Duckworth, from Southend, Essex, UK, writes socially-motivated acoustic songs, set to a background of scatty electronic beats running from his laptop; what you might call "folktronica". Influences include Roni Size, Athlete, Gomez, Elbow, The Streets and Rival Schools.

Having released one EP and two splits (one CD, one 10") through Big Scary Monsters, Sam signed to Atlantic records in March 2006.

Since then he has released two albums. The first is titled "The Chronicals of a Bohemian Teenager" and the second released in 2008 called "Searching for the hows and whys"

Find The Time
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly Lyrics

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we make lists, we make plans
to write books, to form bands
or to move to kreuzburg
and escape into the night

so pack your bags and lets take control

you and me lets go

the next time that you're lonely,
or the next time that you're free.

so why?
so why?
so why?
if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?

don't get me wrong i know it's hard
and the good things never last.
and yet theres no point in waiting for a miriacle to save your life.

you took the time to find what's real,
and amongst the baggage that you feel
is holding you back, the demons cast aside.

so why?
so why?
so why?
if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?

safe way is not
the safe way is not
the way to live your life
your light is beautiful don't let the daydreams die
don't let the daydreams die

so why?
so why?
so why?
if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?
so why?

so why?
if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?

Overall Meaning

"Find the Time" by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is a song that speaks to the human tendency to make plans, set goals, and dream of a better life, yet struggle to find the time to actually take action and make those dreams a reality. The lyrics suggest that we often make excuses for not pursuing our passions, waiting for a miracle to save us instead of taking control of our lives and making things happen for ourselves.

The song encourages listeners to pack their bags and take control, to not let fear hold them back from pursuing what they truly want. The line "the safe way is not the way to live your life" suggests that sometimes taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones is necessary in order to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

The chorus repeats the question "if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?" which serves as a reminder that we have the power to make our dreams a reality if we prioritize and make the time for them. The song ultimately encourages listeners to not let their daydreams die and to pursue their passions with conviction and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

we make lists, we make plans
We often make lists and plans to accomplish things that we want to do

to write books, to form bands
These plans may include writing books or forming bands

or to move to kreuzburg
Another potential plan is to move to Kreuzburg

and escape into the night
This move could represent escapism from the current situation

so pack your bags and lets take control
Let's be proactive and take control of our lives

you and me lets go
Let's do this together

the next time that you're lonely,
When you feel isolated or alone

or the next time that you're free.
When you have some free time

so why?
What's the reason behind it?

if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?
If we can come up with plans, why don't we take the time to follow through with them?

don't get me wrong i know it's hard
I understand that it can be difficult

and the good things never last.
Positive experiences don't typically last

and yet theres no point in waiting for a miriacle to save your life.
But waiting for a miracle won't help us move forward

you took the time to find what's real,
You have already put in the effort to find true meaning in life

and amongst the baggage that you feel
Despite any emotional baggage you may carry

is holding you back, the demons cast aside.
Let go of those emotions and move forward to reach your goals

safe way is not
Playing it safe won't help achieve your dreams

the safe way is not
Taking the easy way out won't lead to success

the way to live your life
To live life fully, one must take risks

your light is beautiful don't let the daydreams die
You have great potential, don't abandon your dreams

if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?
We have the ability to make plans, so what's stopping us from making the time to follow through with them?

so why?
What's holding us back?

so why?
Why haven't we prioritized the plans we've made?

if we can make the plans can we just not find the time?
Once again, we have the power to make plans, so why don't we follow through with them?

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