The Future
Graham Russell Lyrics
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But really home was leaving me so I took my first train all alone
Somehow the world was bigger then with nothing I could lose
And nowhere became everything so I sailed the ocean in my shoes
Where is it you're taking me and what will I become
Some day my life will come
Staring through that frosted glass the quiet and the storm
I know that you were out of reach
But my thoughts alone would keep me warm
So I listened to the music play and hid behind my heart
The words were never far away
And they brought the light to see the dark
Thank you for your faith in me and what we could become
Somehow my life will come
As far as I'm able to see
Will you come to find the future with me
I don't know how far we can go
If we stay close together we will know
So much we don't understand
Trust me as much as you can
It doesn't seem so long ago the first time we could touch
I never wanted anything so long, so certain, and so much
Sometimes the waves were killing me
The highs were getting low
When I thought of what you said to me
I'll never ever let you go
Thank you for your faith in me
Somehow my life has come
As far as I'm able to see
Will you come to find the future with me
I don't know how far we can go
If we stay close together we will know
The lyrics of Graham Russell's song The Future convey a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the struggles that come with growth and change. The singer reflects on leaving home, but also acknowledges that home was leaving them as they embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The world seemed vast and open, full of possibility for the singer, and they sailed the ocean in their shoes, embracing the unknown with excitement and trepidation. The lyrics express the uncertainty and fear of facing the unknown while also embracing the power of music to provide solace and hope.
The song is about the journey of life, the struggles we face, and the hope we can cultivate within ourselves. The lyrics allow the listener to connect with their own journey, and the message of hope and resilience is universal. The mention of finding the future together encourages a sense of community and connection to others, as we all navigate the unknown future together.
Overall, The Future is an introspective and meaningful song about growth, change, and the resilience we can find within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it like yesterday as I was leaving home
I vividly remember the day I left home
But really home was leaving me so I took my first train all alone
In reality, I was the one leaving home, so I decided to take my first solo train journey
Somehow the world was bigger then with nothing I could lose
At that time, the world seemed vast and filled with endless opportunities, without any fear of losing anything
And nowhere became everything so I sailed the ocean in my shoes
I realized that being in a non-specific place gave me a sense of freedom and I explored different places with ease
Where is it you're taking me and what will I become
I'm curious about where my journey will lead me and the person I will evolve into
Some day my life will come
I believe that someday I will have a fulfilling life
Staring through that frosted glass the quiet and the storm
As I looked through the icy window, I saw the calm and the chaos of the world
I know that you were out of reach
I was aware that a certain goal or person was unattainable
But my thoughts alone would keep me warm
Despite the physical coldness, my thoughts provided emotional warmth
So I listened to the music play and hid behind my heart
I found solace in music and used it as a shield for my vulnerable heart
The words were never far away
The lyrics of the songs were readily available and comforting
And they brought the light to see the dark
Music helped me see positivity in times of despair
Thank you for your faith in me and what we could become
I'm grateful for the trust you had in me and the potential we had as a team
Somehow my life will come
I believe that my life will eventually turn out the way it's supposed to be
As far as I'm able to see
From my current perspective
Will you come to find the future with me
Would you be willing to join me in discovering what the future holds?
I don't know how far we can go
I'm not sure how much progress we can make
If we stay close together we will know
But I'm confident that we'll find out as long as we stick together
So much we don't understand
There's a lot of things we're unaware of
Trust me as much as you can
In spite of this uncertainty, I hope you can have faith in me as much as possible
It doesn't seem so long ago the first time we could touch
It wasn't that long ago since the first time we had a meaningful connection
I never wanted anything so long, so certain, and so much
I've never desired anything for such an extended period, had such a strong belief that it would happen, and wanted it so badly
Sometimes the waves were killing me
At times, the overwhelming circumstances seemed like they were going to break me
The highs were getting low
Even the good moments didn't seem to last long enough
When I thought of what you said to me I'll never ever let you go
Whenever I thought of your reassurance, I felt hopeful that you'd always be there for me
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