Restless As We Are
Incognito Lyrics


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I knew if I found the patience
Then eventually in time
I'd find someone whose journey
Could be a part of mine
I feel I can go the distance
Without raising false alarms
Because you understand me
And I realize your charms

I'm through with hesitation
This time I've come around
I'm under no illusion
That love cannot be found

And still with clouds above me
Everything looks bright
I've never felt like this before
I'm drawn into the light

Where skies fall into oceans
We'll always share the dawn
Crazy 'bout each other
Restless as we are
Where streetlights cast their shadows
We'll consume the night
Bound to one another
Restless as we are

Some live their lives with prudence
But that's not you and I




Journeys, songs and poetry
Ending with a sigh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Incognito's "Restless As We Are," featuring Natalie Williams, talk about finding someone whose journey can be a part of ours. The singer admits that they needed patience to find this person, but they finally have, and they feel like they can go the distance without raising false alarms because their partner understands them. They're drawn to the light and crazy about each other, even though they're both restless souls. They acknowledge that some people live their lives with prudence, but that's not the case for them. They enjoy the adventures of life, and they're not afraid to take the journey together, even if it ends with a sigh.


The song's lyrics are about the uncertainty of love, but the willingness to embrace it despite the doubts. The idea is that when two restless souls find each other, they can make a powerful connection that will help them navigate through life's ups and downs. The lyrics also suggest that the journey of life is about more than just existing, but about the adventures we take and the people we share them with. The song encourages listeners to take risks and embrace their restlessness, knowing that there's someone else out there who shares their desire for adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

I knew if I found the patience
I had a hunch that if I waited long enough


Then eventually in time
After some time had passed


I'd find someone whose journey
I would meet someone who had a similar journey to mine


Could be a part of mine
Who I could share my journey with


I feel I can go the distance
I believe I can handle the challenges of a relationship


Without raising false alarms
Without worrying unnecessarily


Because you understand me
Because you get me


And I realize your charms
And I appreciate your positive qualities


I'm through with hesitation
I'm done with being hesitant


This time I've come around
This time I'm ready for love


I'm under no illusion
I'm not deluded


That love cannot be found
That love is impossible to find


And still with clouds above me
Even though there are challenges


Everything looks bright
Everything seems positive


I've never felt like this before
I've never experienced this feeling previously


I'm drawn into the light
I'm attracted to the optimism


Where skies fall into oceans
Where the horizon blends with the water


We'll always share the dawn
We'll always experience the start of new day together


Crazy 'bout each other
We're crazy about each other


Restless as we are
Despite our restlessness


Where streetlights cast their shadows
Where the streetlights create patterns on the pavement


We'll consume the night
We'll enjoy the nighttime together


Bound to one another
Connected to each other


Restless as we are
Despite our shared restlessness


Some live their lives with prudence
Some people live their lives cautiously


But that's not you and I
But we're not like that


Journeys, songs and poetry
Our lives are full of journeys, songs and poetry


Ending with a sigh
That sometimes end with disappointment




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