"I’m in constant pursuit of bettering myself in that department. A lot of the songs are about where I’m at today, but some of them are written from the perspective of a 17- year-old kid in the thick of the industry. You’re reflecting on your youth and all of the madness and craziness. It’s like you’re forgetting so many pieces of your life-not from vices or anything but from the sheer volume."
—via Spotify
"The lyric and sonic of “Starting Line” are a reflection on 10 years of your life passing you by in what felt like forever, but also in the blink of an eye. It’s about forgetting pieces of your life—not from vices, but from sheer volume and speed. I’ve had to figure out how to fill all the gaps for myself in a positive way. I love the way this song builds and the emotion it evokes. It is a perfect first step to the rest of the album."
—via Apple Music
Starting Line
Luke Hemmings Lyrics
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Something for the pain and something so I sleep
Won't you comfort me?
Warm the air that I breathe
Visceral in doses, hiding in the seams
Standing on the sun and I don't feel a thing
Won't you comfort me?
Take the fear I don't need
I wake up every morning with the years ticking by
I'm missing all these memories, maybe they were never mine
I feel the walls are closin', I'm running out of the time
I think I missed the gun at the starting line
Tell me, am I broken? I can never leave
Biting on my tongue and checking if it bleeds
Oh, is it lost on me?
All the things I believe
Something like an omen I can never keep
Moving on and on, so very bittersweet
Is it lost on me?
All the things I don't need
I wake up every morning with the years ticking by
I'm missing all these memories, maybe they were never mine
I feel the walls are closin', I'm running out of the time
I think I missed the gun at the starting line
Take me alive, make me a liar
Take me alive
Don't look away until it's gone
'Til it's gone
Take me alive, make me a liar
Take me alive
Don't look away until it's gone
'Til it's gone
I wake up every morning with the years ticking by
I'm missing all these memories, maybe they were never mine
I feel the walls are closin', I'm running out of the time
I think I missed the gun at the starting line
Take me alive, make me a liar
Take me alive
Don't look away until it's gone
'Til it's gone
Take me alive, make me a liar
Take me alive
Don't look away until it's gone
'Til it's gone
Starting Line by Luke Hemmings is a song about feeling lost and stuck in life. The lyrics portray the feeling of being in a state of limbo between the past and the present. The first stanza talks about being in and out of focus, trying to escape from reality with something that takes away the pain and helps to sleep. The lyrics also ask for someone to comfort the singer and take away their fears. In the second stanza, the singer wakes up every morning feeling like time is running out, missing memories and wondering if they were ever theirs. The lyrics also talk about not being able to keep something like an omen and moving on bittersweetly. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being lost and missing opportunities, as the singer thinks they missed the gun at the starting line.
The third stanza talks about the singer feeling broken and biting their tongue to stop themselves from saying something they might regret. The lyrics also question whether everything the singer believes in has been lost on them. The final chorus repeats the previous two, with the added lyrics asking to be taken alive and not look away until it's gone.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on feeling lost and uncertain, and missing out on opportunities in life. The lyrics highlight the importance of having someone to comfort and support us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
In and out of focus, moments that I keep
My memories are hazy and fleeting, but I still hold onto them
Something for the pain and something so I sleep
I use drugs or other distractions to ease my emotional pain and help me sleep
Won't you comfort me?
I need someone to help me find comfort and support
Warm the air that I breathe
I need someone to help me feel safe and calm in my surroundings
Visceral in doses, hiding in the seams
My emotions are intense and hard to manage, and I often hide them from others
Standing on the sun and I don't feel a thing
I am numb to my surroundings and experiences
Take the fear I don't need
I want someone to help me overcome my unnecessary fears
I wake up every morning with the years ticking by
I feel time slipping away from me each day
I'm missing all these memories, maybe they were never mine
I am nostalgic and long for memories that may not have ever existed
I feel the walls are closin', I'm running out of the time
I feel trapped and like time is against me
I think I missed the gun at the starting line
I feel like I've missed out on important opportunities
Tell me, am I broken? I can never leave
I feel like something is wrong with me and I can't escape my own mind
Biting on my tongue and checking if it bleeds
I'm testing my limits and trying to provoke a physical response to my emotional pain
All the things I believe
I have certain beliefs and values that I hold onto
Something like an omen I can never keep
I have a sense of foreboding or anxiety that I can't shake
Moving on and on, so very bittersweet
I keep moving forward despite the pain of leaving things behind
All the things I don't need
I recognize that there are certain things I can let go of to ease my emotional burden
Take me alive, make me a liar
I want someone to challenge me and push me to be honest about my emotions
Don't look away until it's gone
I need someone to stay with me through the difficult times and help me find closure
Until it's gone
I recognize that I need to let go of certain things in order to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Luke Hemmings, Samuel Witte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LukeHemmings
Very happy to share the official video for Starting Line, shot this downtown LA with a rad australian director called Scottie Cameron. Enjoy ❤️
@StarlightJosh
Love you so so much I'm soooo proud of you ❤️
I can't wait to listen the whole effing album 😭
Edit: the album is jus so fuckin beautiful
@kylie3816
forever proud of you
@StarlightJosh
And the music video is a piece of art
@cathy3014
LOVE FROM FRANCE 🇫🇷
@avazena5718
So proud of you!! Love you so much
@maddieandelijahofficial
This is AMAZING Luke!!!! So happy to finally see what you’ve been working on ❤️ LOVE LOVE LOVED it! 🎉
@x5sosx222
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hupDURuqsE&list=PLIVi0zSUQjqUR1WqxtmB7F9x7kiFUQ5Aq&index=6 -
@StarlightJosh
❤️
@aaliyahdorival4660
Omg I remember y’all I used to be obsessed with you guysssss