Departure
Hundredth Lyrics
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The judges rule
On who you used to be
Not what′s new
Old spark
The flame burns out
We're not the same
Was it all just a dream?
Inside a wide-eyed teen
New order
Lay it all down
The old is gone
Put it in the ground
New order
Lay it all down
The old is gone
Put it in the ground
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
The opening lines "Sad truth, the judges rule, on who you used to be, not what's new" in Hundredth's song Departure seems to be a commentary on how society judges people based on past behaviour instead of present actions. The singer reflects on how people often hold their past against them without giving a chance for them to change or evolve. The phrase "judges rule" implies that society has a set of rigid standards that people are expected to meet, and if they fail to do so, they are deemed unworthy.
The next lines, "Old spark, the flame burns out, we're not the same, the smoke pushes out," signify the end of something significant. The "old spark" here could refer to an old passion or relationship that has fizzled out, leaving behind only smoke as a reminder of what used to be. The singer is acknowledging that they have changed and are not the same person they were before, and it's time to let go of what's no longer serving them. The smoke represents the residue of that past relationship or passion that needs to be cleared out to move forward.
The chorus "New order, lay it all down, the old is gone, put it in the ground" is an encouragement for the singer to start afresh. It is a call to let go of the past, bury it, and start anew. The repetition of the phrase "Departure" implies that the singer has now left that past situation or relationship behind and is embracing the new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad truth
The unfortunate reality
The judges rule
The critics decide
On who you used to be
Based on your past self
Not what's new
Not on your current self
Old spark
Previous passion
The flame burns out
The passion fades away
We're not the same
We have changed
The smoke pushes out
The remnants are expelled
Was it all just a dream?
Questioning the reality
Inside a wide-eyed teen
As a naive adolescent
New order
A fresh start
Lay it all down
Let it all go
The old is gone
The past is no more
Put it in the ground
Leave it behind
Departure
Leaving the past behind
Departure
Moving on
Departure
Starting anew
Departure
Ready to leave
Departure
Saying goodbye
Departure
Embarking on a new journey
Departure
Turning the page
Writer(s): Chadwick Johnson, Samuel Alexander Iv Blackwell
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sad truth
The judges rule
On who you used to be
Not what's new
Old spark
The flame burns out
We're not the same
The smoke pushes out
Was it all just a dream?
Inside a wide-eyed teen
New order
Lay it all down
The old is gone
Put it in the ground
New order
Lay it all down
The old is gone
Put it in the ground
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
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