Who We Are
Jordan Sweeney Lyrics
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The wind is blowing fire in our lungs
We're down and restless in a dark, dirt grave
Oh, we can't trust
Just keep your children locked up, TV off
There's no depression when your shut out from it
Is this who we are?
Is this who we are?
We're not alright
Is this who we are?
So sick and scared
Our hearts have burned to ash
Is this who we are?
We're not alright
Our house is locked up
Seal the joy and harmony in tight
Then take the key and throw it away
Oh, That's enough
Lucy's eyes show innocence and trust
Let's call the news out and roll the tape
Is this who we are?
There's plenty of love burning just as bright
Is this who we are?
Our shield's on tight
Is this who we are?
The stars are falling into our backyard
Is this who we are?
We'll fight this fight
Sally's gazing at the pick of my guitar
Oh yeah, oh yeah
She's like a sponge her eyes are locked into mine
God, I want the world for her
I feel amazed how much love is in our thoughts
It's just, letting it all out
Sometimes I'm focused on the wrong things
When all I care about is before me
(Instrumental)
Is this who we are?
The leaves are burning; so are we right now
Is this who we are?
We're not alright
Is this who we are?
The stars are falling into our backyard
Is this who we are?
We'll fight this fight
The lyrics of Jordan Sweeney's song "Who We Are" paint a picture of a world in chaos and uncertainty. In the first verse, the wind is blowing fire into the lungs of the characters, indicating the intensity and danger of their situation. They are down and restless, in a dark dirt grave with no direction or guidance. The lines "Oh, we can't trust, Just keep your children locked up, TV off" suggest a world that is so unstable that the best thing to do is to stay isolated and shut out from it. The chorus asks the question, "Is this who we are?" and highlights the characters' realization that their current circumstances are not okay. They are not alright and are sick and scared, with their hearts burned to ash. However, there is still hope, and they will fight the fight to change things.
In the second verse, the characters try to lock up their "joy and harmony" in their house, but that is not enough. They are still faced with the innocence of children, like Lucy's eyes that "show innocence and trust." The line "Let's call the news out and roll the tape" suggests that they are now ready for change and are calling out for help. The chorus repeats and reinforces the theme that something needs to change, and they will fight to make it happen. In the bridge, the focus shifts to the power of love and how it can bring people together. The singer expresses the desire to give the world to Sally because of the love they share. The final instrumental section leaves the listener with a feeling of uncertainty - will they be able to overcome the challenges they face?
Overall, "Who We Are" is a powerful song that explores the human experience in times of chaos and adversity. It touches on themes of fear, hope, love, and resilience and challenges the listener to reflect on what they truly stand for.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no one direction
We have no clear path to follow
The wind is blowing fire in our lungs
We are filled with a passion and energy that takes our breath away
We're down and restless in a dark, dirt grave
We feel trapped and suffocated by our circumstances
Oh, we can't trust
We are skeptical of the world around us and have lost faith in others
Just keep your children locked up, TV off
We are afraid for the safety of our children and will go to extreme lengths to protect them
There's no depression when your shut out from it
We believe that isolating ourselves from the world's problems will protect us from feeling overwhelmed or sad
Is this who we are?
Are we truly living up to our potential as a society?
The leaves are burning; so are we right now
Our world is in a state of crisis and we feel the pain of its destruction
We're not alright
We are struggling and in need of help
So sick and scared
Our fear and anxiety are consuming us
Our hearts have burned to ash
We have been deeply hurt and our emotional resources have been depleted
Our house is locked up
We are attempting to protect ourselves from harm by closing ourselves off from the world
Seal the joy and harmony in tight
We are trying to preserve the good in our lives by keeping it sheltered and guarded
Then take the key and throw it away
We are willing to sacrifice freedom for the sake of safety
That's enough
We have reached our limit and can no longer withstand the stress and anxiety of the world
Lucy's eyes show innocence and trust
We see hope in the eyes of the next generation
Let's call the news out and roll the tape
We want to bring attention to the problems of the world and hold those responsible accountable
There's plenty of love burning just as bright
Despite the darkness in the world, there is still hope and goodness to be found
Our shield's on tight
We are ready to protect and defend ourselves and our loved ones
The stars are falling into our backyard
The problems of the world are impacting our daily lives and hitting close to home
We'll fight this fight
We are prepared to put up a fight to make things better
Sally's gazing at the pick of my guitar
We find joy and comfort in the simple things
She's like a sponge her eyes are locked into mine
We are responsible for shaping the next generation and passing on our knowledge and values
God, I want the world for her
We want to make the world a better place for future generations
I feel amazed how much love is in our thoughts
Despite the pain and suffering in the world, we hold onto the love and connection we have with others
It's just, letting it all out
We need to express our emotions and not keep them bottled up
The leaves are burning; so are we right now
We are still feeling the impact of the world's problems and the urgency to address them
We're not alright
We still need support and help to cope with the world's challenges
The stars are falling into our backyard
We can no longer turn a blind eye to the problems of our world
We'll fight this fight
We are in this together and will work to create a better future for all
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.