Friction
Imagine Dragons [mp3crazy.ru] Lyrics
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We both know you need them
You’re stuck in the middle
Of all irrelevance
And your heart is beating
'Cause you know that you gotta
Get out of the middle
And rise to the top now
When you’ve made it
Won’t ya tell me what to do
'Cause I’m playin' it all wrong
When you made it, when you made it
Won’t ya tell me what to do
'Cause I’m playin' it all wrong
You can’t fight the friction
So ease it off
Can’t take the pressure
So ease it off
Don’t tell me to be strong
Ease it off
You can’t fight the friction
So ease it off
And get into the system
We both know you need one
The tip of the needle
Is taking over you
And your heart is beating
'Cause you know that you gotta
Get out of the middle
And rise to the top now
When you’ve made it
Won’t ya tell me what to do
'Cause I’m playin' it all wrong
When you made it, when you made it
Won’t ya tell me what to do
'Cause I’m playin' it all wrong
You can’t fight the friction
So ease it off
Can’t take the pressure
So ease it off
Don’t tell me to be strong
Ease it off
You can’t fight the friction
So ease it off
Oh why can’t you let go
Like a bird in the snow
This is no place to build your home
You can’t fight the friction
So ease it off
Can’t take the pressure
So ease it off
Don’t tell me to be strong
Ease it off
You can’t fight the friction
So yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
The song "Friction" by Imagine Dragons is about someone who is trying to make it to the top, but is feeling stuck in the middle of things. The lyrics "Get down with the victim, we both know you need them" suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means stepping on someone else along the way. The line "You can't fight the friction, so ease it off" reinforces the idea that there is a lot of pressure to succeed and that sometimes the best course of action is to let go and go with the flow.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a driving beat that serves to reinforce the idea that time is running out and that the singer needs to act quickly if they want to succeed. The repeated lyric "You can't fight the friction, so ease it off" serves as a reminder that sometimes the best way to succeed is to find a way to work with the system, rather than against it.
Overall, "Friction" is a song about the pressures of trying to make it in a competitive world and the importance of finding a way to navigate those pressures in a way that allows you to succeed without losing yourself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down with the victim
Join forces with someone who is struggling
We both know you need them
Acknowledge that you require their help
You’re stuck in the middle
You are caught in a difficult situation
Of all irrelevance
Surrounded by things that don't matter
And your heart is beating
You feel anxious and afraid
'Cause you know that you gotta
You understand that it's necessary
Get out of the middle
Escape from the challenging position you are in
And rise to the top now
Achieve success and recognition
When you’ve made it
Once you have succeeded
Won’t ya tell me what to do
Please advise me on what steps to take
'Cause I’m playin' it all wrong
I'm making mistakes and need guidance
You can’t fight the friction
You cannot resist the forces that oppose you
So ease it off
Relax and take a step back
Can’t take the pressure
You are overwhelmed and cannot handle it
Don’t tell me to be strong
Do not demand that I toughen up
And get into the system
Become a part of the established order
We both know you need one
Both of us are aware that you require a system
The tip of the needle
The point of no return
Is taking over you
You are losing control
Oh why can’t you let go
Why are you unwilling to move on
Like a bird in the snow
You are lost and confused
This is no place to build your home
This is not a suitable environment for permanence
So yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement and understanding
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL JAMES PLATZMAN, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON
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