Elements
Greg Downey Pres. R.I.C.O Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah
Yeah, I'm in the element
Who's to say it'll get much better
Yeah, when you've got everything
Who's to say it'll last forever

I'm on the beach, sun in my hands
Rays on the waves dancing like diamonds
Looking for peace here in the sand
Sounds of the world suddenly silent

Streetlights are on again
Don't think I wanna come back in
I need to stay right where I stand
And wait for the sky to bend

Yeah, I'm in the element
Who's to say it'll get much better
Yeah, when you've got everything
Who's to say it'll last forever

I need to live this
Not be a witness
Yeah, I'm in the element
Oh, I'm in the element

I'm on the scene sailing away
Chasing the light on the horizon
I can't believe everyone stayed
Now I'm alone far from the island

This time I won't forget
Lighthouse can't call me in
I'd rather stay out on the waves
And wait for the swell to end

And it's in my hands again

Yeah, I'm in the element
Who's to say it'll get much better
Yeah, when you've got everything
Who's to say it'll last forever

I need to live this
Not be a witness
Yeah, I'm in the element
Oh, I'm in the element

I'm unaware, don't know when I'll be here again
I'm a wanderer, it's my only road
Won't go home 'til I own what I came here for (I came here for)

Yeah, make me feel like my life ain't over
Yeah, make me feel like I'm getting closer

Yeah, I'm in the element
Who's to say it'll get much better
Yeah, When you've got everything
Who's to say it'll last forever

I need to live this
Not be a witness
Yeah, I'm in the element
Oh, I'm in the element

I need to live this
Not be a witness




Yeah, I'm in the element
Oh, I'm in the element

Overall Meaning

The song "Elements" by Greg Downey pres. R.I.C.O. is about being in the moment and experiencing life to the fullest. The singer is in a state of pure bliss, and nothing else in the world matters to them. The opening lines, "Yeah, yeah, Yeah, I'm in the element" sets the tone for the whole song. The singer is in their element, and they don't want to leave. They feel that they have everything they need and don't care if it lasts forever or not.


The singer then describes being on the beach and feeling the warmth of the sun in their hands. They listen to the calming sounds of the waves and forget about the rest of the world. They're so immersed in the moment that they feel like time has stopped. The second verse introduces the idea of sailing away, chasing the light on the horizon. They're leaving everything behind, and they don't care if they ever come back. The singer wants to keep sailing until they find what they came for.


Overall, "Elements" is a song about the importance of living in the present and enjoying life while you can. Despite not knowing what the future holds, the singer is content with where they are right now and wants to make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing enthusiasm or agreement.


Yeah, I'm in the element
The singer is fully immersed in their current surroundings or situation.


Who's to say it'll get much better
The singer questions whether their situation will improve in the future.


Yeah, when you've got everything
The artist acknowledges that they have everything they need in their current situation.


Who's to say it'll last forever
The artist questions the longevity of their current situation.


I'm on the beach, sun in my hands
The singer is enjoying the sunny atmosphere of the beach.


Rays on the waves dancing like diamonds
The singer is admiring the glimmering reflection of sunlight on the waves.


Looking for peace here in the sand
The artist is seeking inner peace and relaxation on the beach.


Sounds of the world suddenly silent
The tranquil atmosphere of the beach has made other sounds fade into the background.


Streetlights are on again
The day has come to an end and night has fallen.


Don't think I wanna come back in
The singer is reluctant to leave their current peaceful state.


I need to stay right where I stand
The artist wants to remain in their current location on the beach.


And wait for the sky to bend
The singer is waiting for the sunset or some other natural phenomenon to occur.


I need to live this
The singer feels a strong desire to experience and fully embrace their current situation.


Not be a witness
The singer wants to be an active participant in their life, rather than a passive observer.


I'm on the scene sailing away
The artist is departing from their current location by boat.


Chasing the light on the horizon
The artist is moving towards the beautiful sunset on the horizon.


I can't believe everyone stayed
The singer is surprised that others did not also leave to enjoy the sunset by boat.


Now I'm alone far from the island
The singer has left the safety and familiarity of their surroundings on the island.


This time I won't forget
The artist is determined to savor every moment of their experience and not let it slip away from memory.


Lighthouse can't call me in
The artist is not ready to return to shore and leave their adventure behind.


I'd rather stay out on the waves
The artist prefers the freedom and beauty of the open sea over the restrictions of land.


And wait for the swell to end
The singer is willing to patiently wait for the rough waves to subside so they can enjoy a smoother ride.


Yeah, make me feel like my life ain't over
The artist is seeking an experience that will make them feel alive and energized.


Yeah, make me feel like I'm getting closer
The singer is driven to achieve a personal goal or aspiration and hopes to make progress towards it during their experience.


I'm unaware, don't know when I'll be here again
The singer is living in the moment and does not know when they will have the opportunity to experience this same situation again.


I'm a wanderer, it's my only road
The singer enjoys exploring new experiences and considers it their preferred way of life.


Won't go home 'til I own what I came here for (I came here for)
The artist is determined to achieve their goal before leaving their current situation, and makes a pun with the phrase 'I came here for'.


Oh, I'm in the element
The artist reiterates that they are fully immersed in their current situation and enjoying every moment of it.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DEREK FUHRMANN, MARC ROBERGE, RICHARD ON

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