The plan
Jonah Renna Lyrics
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That things wouldn't go my way
Selfish but who am I kidding
'Cause we both think the same
So focused on who's really winning
It drove us both insane
Fears what we both have of an ending
'Cause we're not good with change
See this life that we live isn't pretty
But I think I'll be just fine
'Cause I've found my heart's in the city
And I'll leave here in time
And I think the sounds of the sleepless will help me erase my mind
And I will erase all of the feelings you see when you look in my eye
Aye, aye, aye
Aye, aye, aye
Aye
Chasing my plug and I pray she don't play dead
If love is a drug then I guess I'm not straight edge
Follow my art till the feeling is painless
Follow my heart I don't care what my brain says
Constant cycle isn't what we need
If I leave this here will not repeat
Bitterness and animosity
If I leave you won't be stopping me
If you leave I might be stopping you
Not to say you not the problem too
If you leave don't know what I would do
Leaving you still feels impossible
Maybe we should make a get away
Life of peace and love and never hate
Take our fears and leave them all astray
All our friends won't have nothing to say
Maybe when we're there we'll find the truth
We'll achieve what's still impossible
'Cause love's the key to everlasting youth
Love's the key to everlasting youth
In Jonah Renna's song The Plan, the lyrics reflect on a relationship that is not sustainable, and the singer has a feeling that things are not going their way. Although they both have the same perception, their focus is more on who will win or lose rather than working together to make things work. The fear of change is shared, and the lyrics reflect a need to move on from the current situation. The singer has found solace in the city, and the noise clears their mind, allowing them to forget their emotional distress. The chorus repeats itself, and the use of "aye aye aye" emphasizes the point that the singer is trying to push through their problems.
In the second verse, the singer is shown trying to break free from the cycle of a relationship that is not working. This feeling is likened to that of a drug, and the singer is trying to escape the pain that comes with it. The use of follow my art and heart shows that the singer wants to do what feels right, rather than listening to their mind. The singer is ready to break the cycle of bitterness and animosity, and if leaving is the only solution, then it will be done. The singer acknowledges that leaving the other person will not be easy, and it will be challenging to move on.
The song's message is that when things are not working out, it is better to walk away and find happiness elsewhere. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes that the singer is trying to push through their pain and move on to a better place. The lyrics try to show that moving on will not be easy, and the pain of leaving someone you love will be tough, but it is necessary to find happiness elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew it from the beginning
I was aware of how things would turn out from the start.
That things wouldn't go my way
I knew that the situation wouldn't be in my favor.
Selfish but who am I kidding
It's self-centered, but I can't ignore the truth
'Cause we both think the same
We both have the same expectations
So focused on who's really winning
We were too concentrated on winning to have a good time.
It drove us both insane
It caused us both to become crazy
Fears what we both have of an ending
Both of us are scared of the relationship failing
'Cause we're not good with change
We're both bad with modifications or new situations.
See this life that we live isn't pretty
The world we live in is not beautiful
But I think I'll be just fine
I believe I will come out okay
'Cause I've found my heart's in the city
I've discovered solace in metropolitan life
And I'll leave here in time
I will depart from this place one day
And I think the sounds of the sleepless will help me erase my mind
The noise of the active city will eliminate my stress
And I will erase all of the feelings you see when you look in my eye
I'll forget and remove all the emotions you observed in my eyes
Aye, aye, aye
A common phrase or expression used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Aye, aye, aye
A common phrase or expression used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Aye
A common phrase or expression used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Chasing my plug and I pray she don't play dead
I'm after my supplier and hoping they haven't stopped supplying or worse.
If love is a drug then I guess I'm not straight edge
If love is a habit-forming craving, then I'm not opposed to it.
Follow my art till the feeling is painless
I'll continue with what I love until I can no longer feel any pain.
Follow my heart I don't care what my brain says
I'll listen to my instincts rather than my rational thinking.
Constant cycle isn't what we need
We don't want or require a constant, unchanging pattern
If I leave this here will not repeat
The events that occurred will not be repeated if I leave.
Bitterness and animosity
Anger and hatred towards each other.
If I leave you won't be stopping me
I will not be prevented if I choose to leave.
If you leave I might be stopping you
If you decide to go, I may not let you go.
Not to say you not the problem too
I'm not pointing fingers or blaming you, but you contributed.
If you leave don't know what I would do
I don't know how I would react if you left.
Leaving you still feels impossible
Despite the circumstances, leaving you seems impossible.
Maybe we should make a get away
Perhaps we should run away
Life of peace and love and never hate
Live a life abundant with love and joy.
Take our fears and leave them all astray
Let us abandon our anxieties and face our problems head-on.
All our friends won't have nothing to say
Our peers will be at a loss for words.
Maybe when we're there we'll find the truth
We may discover the truth when we reach our destination.
We'll achieve what's still impossible
We'll accomplish what we previously thought was unattainable.
'Cause love's the key to everlasting youth
Love is what keeps us looking youthful forever.
Love's the key to everlasting youth
Love is what keeps us looking youthful forever.
Writer(s): Jonah Renna
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