West Coast
Imagine Dragons - Topic Lyrics
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Lay your eyes, look up upon me for the better
Oh, I know I'm worse for weather
But my love, I won't give up
Spend my days cursing my soul
Wishing I could paint my scars and make me whole
Oh, I know I could be better
But my love, I won't give up
I ain't no superman, I ain't no holy ghost
I'm just the one that keeps you up and that you love the most
I'll be your strong man, I'll be your West Coast
I'll be the sun, I'll be the waves, I'll be the one you love the most
Ooh, hey, hey, hey, oh
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey
Ooh, hey, hey, hey, oh
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'd change my ways if you would stay
And all your tears that you have cried will go away
Oh, just grant me one more day
Oh, my love, please don't give up
See the devil at my door
I see the future of the ones that I've ignored
I guess I was born to be at war
But my love, I won't give up
So, my love, please don't give up
I ain't no superman, I ain't no holy ghost
I'm just the one that keeps you up and that you love the most
I'll be your strong man, I'll be your West Coast
I'll be the sun, I'll be the waves, I'll be the one you love the most
Ooh, hey, hey, hey, oh
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey
Ooh, hey, hey, hey, oh
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey
Ooh, hey, hey, hey (gonna be, gonna be)
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey (I get that feeling)
Ooh, hey, hey, hey (gonna be, gonna be)
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey (I get that feeling)
The lyrics of "West Coast" by Imagine Dragons are full of deep meaning and emotion. The song is about a person who realizes that they have been neglecting their partner and wants to make it right. The first verse expresses regret for not being the best version of oneself and wishing to be better. Despite the imperfections, the person does not want to give up on the relationship and promises to be their partner's "West Coast," their support system.
The chorus emphasizes the promise to be their partner's 'West Coast,' which is a metaphor for being their anchor, the constant support, and the prevailing force in their life. The phrase, "I'll be your strong man," implies protection and strength, while, "I'll be the sun, I'll be the waves," emphasizes that the person wants to be different elements that their partner needs in their life. The lyrics are a plea for another chance and a promise to be better, and the chorus stresses the importance of the relationship.
The second verse reveals that the person has realized their past mistakes, and despite their flaws and devils at their door, they continue to strive to make it right. The last lines in the song are a plea for their love to not give up on them.
All in all, "West Coast" showcases the vulnerability and flaws of being human, the overwhelming desire to make things right, and the willingness to be someone's foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
One more day we'll spend together
We are going to spend one more day together before our time together comes to an end.
Lay your eyes, look up upon me for the better
Look at me, let me make you feel better with my presence.
Oh, I know I'm worse for weather
I understand that I may not be perfect or easy to deal with.
But my love, I won't give up
But know that despite my flaws, I will not give up on our love.
Spend my days cursing my soul
I spend my days regretting my past mistakes.
Wishing I could paint my scars and make me whole
I wish I could erase my past mistakes and start anew.
Oh, I know I could be better
I understand that I have room for improvement.
But my love, I won't give up
But despite my flaws and regrets, I will not give up on our love.
I ain't no superman, I ain't no holy ghost
I am not a hero or perfect savior.
I'm just the one that keeps you up and that you love the most
I am the one that brings you happiness and that you care for the most.
I'll be your strong man, I'll be your West Coast
I will be your foundation of support and the place where you can find peace and happiness.
I'll be the sun, I'll be the waves, I'll be the one you love the most
I will be the light and the force that drives you, and the one you care for the most.
I'd change my ways if you would stay
If you would stay with me, I would change my ways for the better.
And all your tears that you have cried will go away
You won't have to cry anymore if you stay with me.
Oh, just grant me one more day
Please give me one more day with you to make things right.
Oh, my love, please don't give up
Please don't give up on us and our love together, my dear.
See the devil at my door
I am facing my own demons or problems.
I see the future of the ones that I've ignored
I see the dangers or consequences of my past mistakes.
I guess I was born to be at war
Perhaps I was meant to struggle or face hardship in my life journey.
But my love, I won't give up
But despite everything, I will not give up on our love together.
Ooh, hey, hey, hey, oh
I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be, I'll be your West Coast, honey
I will still be the one you can rely on and look towards, my dear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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