The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
Up to you
Good Riddance Lyrics
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We can't see at all
We look for truth
Seek absolutes
But you think you're going to save me now? (You got it wrong)
You're gonna show me how (For too long)
Take a piece of me (There's not a way)
Because I don't want to live your way
It's your life it's up to you [3x]
There's always someone telling you what to do
I've got to try
My life is mine
Somewhere inside
That beacon shines
Still bright enough to save me now (You got it wrong)
Show me how (For too long)
Take a piece of me (There's not a way)
Because I won't stand to live your way
Actions wield the fortunes inside
Find a source of light which you can follow
Somebody else assigns a value of their own
Who can alter the passion inside
Create a sonic trail for my departure
Nobody else decides the course we find alone
In "Up to You," Good Riddance addresses a common dilemma - the struggle to navigate through life while facing constant pressure from external sources to conform to a certain set of expectations. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of disillusionment and confusion, as the singer talks about how easy it is to be lost and unsure of oneself. The idea of "truth" and "absolutes" appear to be elusive concepts that are difficult to grasp.
The second verse suggests that the singer is determined to take control of their life, despite the obstacles they may face. They recognize their own agency and the power that they hold to shape their own journey. They reject the idea of living life according to someone else's vision and realize that they must find their own way. The phrase "It's your life, it's up to you" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of individual autonomy.
The final verse offers a path forward. The singer encourages listeners to take action and create their own path. They reject the notion of relying on external validation and instead urge listeners to trust their own instincts and find their own source of light to follow. They acknowledge that forging one's own path can be difficult, but ultimately, it is a path worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we fall
Actions wield the fortunes inside
We can't see at all
Find a source of light which you can follow
We look for truth
Somebody else assigns a value of their own
Seek absolutes
Who can alter the passion inside
But you think you're going to save me now? (You got it wrong)
Create a sonic trail for my departure
You're gonna show me how (For too long)
Nobody else decides the course we find alone
Take a piece of me (There's not a way)
I won't stand to live your way
Because I don't want to live your way
It's your life it's up to you
It's your life, it's up to you
It's your life, it's up to you
There's always someone telling you what to do
There's always someone telling you what to do
I've got to try
I've got to try
My life is mine
My life is mine
Somewhere inside
That beacon shines
Still bright enough to save me now (You got it wrong)
Create a sonic trail for my departure
Show me how (For too long)
Nobody else decides the course we find alone
Take a piece of me (There's not a way)
I won't stand to live your way
Because I won't stand to live your way
It's your life it's up to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sascha Ehrich
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