Walk Me to the Bridge
Manic Street Preachers Lyrics

Driving slowly to the bridge
Leaving without purpose or destination

With nothing left that we can give
Emptiness without hope or sacrifice

We smile at this ugly world
Finding humor in the bleakness of existence

It never really suited you
Rejecting the notion of fitting into societal norms

Old songs leave long shadows
The past can haunt and overshadow the present

Makes you shut down all your emotions
Pain can numb oneself from feeling anything

Money needs money, and slums need the poor
Oppressive systems benefit from imbalance and hierarchy

Curled like an animal lying on the floor
Feeling helpless and vulnerable, like a wounded animal

So long my fatal friends
Goodbye to those who share a destructive fate

I don't need this
Rejecting the negative influence or situation

The sky's so clear, that different view
A new perspective can be found in clarity

I rarely dream unless it's true
Believing in practicality and reality, rather than wishful thinking

Confusion or master plan
Questioning whether life is chaos or has a predetermined fate

Deceived by the rest, you still have to run
Society may deceive, but one must still strive for their own goals

The roads never end, the motion starts
Life is a continuous journey, and movement is essential

Reality gives no romance
The harshness of reality is not romantic or idealistic

Take me to the bridge had another meaning
The phrase 'take me to the bridge' has a deeper significance

Singing it loud at the indie disco
Expressing the importance of the meaningful phrase in a carefree setting

So long my fatal friends
Reiterating farewell to those who share a self-destructive path

I don't mean this to end
Despite the goodbye, there is a sense of reluctance to fully let go

I re-imagine the steps you took
Reflecting on the actions and decisions that led to the goodbye

Still blinded by your intellect
One's own intelligence and rationality can sometimes hinder their emotional understanding

Walk me to the bridge
Asking a companion to accompany through the journey of life

So long my faithful friends
Saying goodbye to those who were once dependable and loyal

I don't need this
Rejecting the notion of reliance on anyone or anything

Walk me to the bridge
Reiterating the plea for companionship

Walk me to the bridge
Continuing to ask for support and solidarity

So long my fatal friends
Final goodbye to those with a negative influence or outcome

I don't mean this to end
Despite the goodbye, there is a sense of wishing for continuity

I re-imagine the steps you took
Reflecting on the past once again

Still blinded by your intellect
Intelligence can sometimes lead to overthinking and skepticism

Walk me to the bridge
A repetitive plea for companionship and guidance

Walk me to the bridge
The song's title and symbolic representation of life's journey

So long my fatal friends
The goodbye that ultimately leads to a new beginning

I don't need this
Embracing self-sufficiency and independence as the journey continues