Frontier City
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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'Cause life is going, going gone
Fly yourself away from here 'til you're clear
Before it's going, going, gone
Say it loud and in the light
For it's going, going gone
Shake the hands, the hands that pick people fight
Yes I'll find you and cut you down
Friends and neighbours, sleepy town
If you wake up before the blow
Pick your face up
We come, we go
We live until we live no more
Travel with the dead black eye
Before it's come and come and gone
Cradles and the rocking chairs beneath the light
Before it's come and come and gone
Yes I'll find you and cut you down
Friends and neighbours, sleepy town
If you wake up before the blow
Pick your face up
We come, and go
We come and go, oh oh oh
We come and go, oh oh oh oh
The song Frontier City by Kings of Leon is a call to action for the listener to find a new frontier, to break away from the monotony and struggles of life before it's too late. The opening lines of the song find the singer urging the listener to find themselves a new frontier as life is fleeting, and time is quickly disappearing. He goes on to suggest that the listener should fly away from their current surroundings to gain clarity and perspective.
The chorus of the song builds on this idea, encouraging the listener to speak out against the hands that pick people fight, or those that cause conflict or tension. The line "yes I'll find you and cut you down" suggests that the singer is willing to take action to achieve this goal. The final verse of the song repeats the idea of leaving before it's too late, and the image of "cradles and rocking chairs beneath the light" seems to suggest a sense of nostalgia for a time that has already passed.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of taking action and breaking away from the struggles of life before it's too late. The lyrics are filled with urgency and a feeling of restlessness, making it a powerful call to action for anyone feeling stuck or stagnant in their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Find yourself a new frontier
Explore new opportunities, because time passes quickly.
'Cause life is going, going gone
Life is fleeting and goes by quickly.
Fly yourself away from here 'til you're clear
Take a break and give yourself some space to think before making decisions.
Before it's going, going, gone
Take action before it's too late.
Say it loud and in the light
Speak up and be clear about what you want.
Shake the hands, the hands that pick people fight
Make peace with those who have caused you conflict in the past.
Yes I'll find you and cut you down
I will confront those who have wronged me.
Friends and neighbours, sleepy town
Small-town life where everybody knows everybody else's business.
If you wake up before the blow
If you realize what's happening before it's too late.
Pick your face up
Get ahold of yourself and prepare for what's to come.
We come, we go
Life is temporary and constantly changing.
Travel with the dead black eye
Learn from past mistakes and take them with you as you move forward.
Cradles and the rocking chairs beneath the light
The comforts of home and domestic life.
We come and go, oh oh oh
Reiterating the idea that life is impermanent and always changing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jonathan Schwarz
"We live until we live no more" When all the sounds fade away and he sings that it just gives me the feels. Also very possibly my favorite song by them. When I first heard it I didn't like the chorus but now it just fits and I've grown to love all of it.
Dai Jaqueline
Año 2020 y acabo de descubrir esta bella melodía 💖
Joe Stockton
one of the absolute best songs ever recorded by KOL...if you don't like it you're a bell-end.
Cameron Droste
Favorite artist hands down. They have meaningful lyrics and an incredible sound.
benbu7m01
I have been a kings fan from the first album. They deserve everything thats good coming there way. Love you guys & love this song its awesome xx
omar reyes
i fucking love this song, epic intro and just so much raw emotion. just like caleb, i love musicians that just sing thier hearts out.
John Martin
i love this song!! makes me feel on top of the world!!
NetSpot360
l have to admit this album ''Only By The Night'' is one of the best on the decade along side with ''American Idiot''.The KOL Are an awesome band.l can't wait till their new album.This album is the type of albums lm willing to pay my money because it is totally worth every penny.
Alex X
Wow this takes me back to grade school when my older brother turned me on to the older KOL before Sex on Fire and Use Somebody, this song is great very relaxing and reflective, makes 2008 really seem like a long time ago.
Andarilho 18313
tira meu permaban da sua stream :c