Courage
Latefallen Lyrics
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Like it meant something once, but long ago.
The cracks through pavement give way to the weeds.
That reach for their needs, through anything.
Courage
Leaving forever.
Armed with a feather.
Courage
Trying to remember
Times that were better.
Hold it together.
The neon letters on the resturaunt sign
Seemed faded with age, but still cut through the night.
A pickup kills the humid air, sighing a breeze
As it races to leave, for somewhere without me.
They taught us games they wont let us play.
And left us with nothing but instincts to tame.
And we're all so bitter now;
Out in the dark with a key and a car.
Leave us for granted and take us alone.
Seperate and shattered, just pieces of wholes.
And we're all so bitter now;
Out in the dark with a key and a car.
Always
looking for something more, but always falling short.
The lyrics of Latefallen's song Courage paint a picture of a desolate and forgotten landscape. The description of the yellow paint that has faded from the middle of the road and the overgrown weeds that push through the cracks in the pavement convey a sense of abandonment and neglect. The song is about finding the courage to leave behind a place that is no longer fulfilling and trying to hold it together in the face of uncertainty. The lyrics present a contrast between the broken down surroundings and the internal struggle of the singer, who is trying to remember better times and find the strength to move on.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "courage" as a call to action, encouraging the listener to have the bravery to leave behind what is comfortable and familiar. The use of the feather as a symbol of strength adds an interesting layer to the lyrics, as feathers can be seen as fragile but also have the ability to soar high in the sky. The sense of bitterness and resentment that comes through in the lyrics shows the emotional toll of feeling isolated and stuck in a place that no longer inspires. The use of imagery throughout the song creates a vivid picture of a place that is both haunting and strangely beautiful in its decay.
Line by Line Meaning
The yellow paint has faded from the middle of this road.
The once bright and vibrant yellow paint on the middle of the road has lost its shine and has been worn away over time.
Like it meant something once, but long ago.
The yellow paint was once significant and important, but that was a significant amount of time ago.
The cracks through pavement give way to the weeds.
The pavement has deteriorated over time, and now the weeds grow through the cracks.
That reach for their needs, through anything.
The weeds are persistent in their growth and will reach through any obstacle to get what they need.
The neon letters on the resturaunt sign
The bright, glowing neon letters on the restaurant's sign
Seemed faded with age, but still cut through the night.
Although the neon letters appeared worn with age and time, they were still able to stand out and catch the eye, even in the darkness of the night.
A pickup kills the humid air, sighing a breeze
The sound of a pickup truck driving by cuts through the heavy, humid air, creating a gentle breeze as it passes.
As it races to leave, for somewhere without me.
The truck is leaving, going to a destination where the singer is not welcome or included.
They taught us games they wont let us play.
There were things that the singer was taught but not allowed to participate in, leaving them feeling left out and excluded.
And left us with nothing but instincts to tame.
The only thing that the singer was left with were their natural instincts, which they needed to learn to control and manage.
And we're all so bitter now;
The singer and those around them hold a deep resentment and unhappiness towards their current situation.
Out in the dark with a key and a car.
The singer is left alone and in the dark, with nothing but their car and the means to drive away.
Courage
Leaving forever.
The courage required to leave a situation permanently and move on.
Armed with a feather.
The singer only has a small amount of protection and defense, something as fragile as a feather.
Hold it together.
Despite the uncertainty and hardship, the singer must remain strong and composed.
Courage
Trying to remember
Times that were better.
Remembering better times and using that memory as strength to find the courage to move forward.
Hold it together.
Despite the pain and hurt, the singer must continue to hold themselves together and find the strength to push forward.
Leave us for granted and take us alone.
Feeling as though they have been taken for granted and left to fend for themselves.
Seperate and shattered, just pieces of wholes.
Feeling broken and incomplete, as though they are only fragments of their former selves.
And we're all so bitter now;
The singer and those around them hold a deep resentment and unhappiness towards their current situation.
Out in the dark with a key and a car.
The singer is left alone and in the dark, with nothing but their car and the means to drive away.
Always
The emotional pain and hardship the singer is facing is a constant in their life.
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