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Marty and Ben Lyrics
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And my soul it often flies
You can see it in the evenings soaring through the skies
And it takes me close to madness
Though it never really tries
I've crossed a million rivers
And I've walked a million miles
I never even questioned
How I know it's all worthwhile
But I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I will fall
My legs they get so tired
And my head it often screams
You can hear the thoughts all turning overload of fears and dreams
I don't mind the sting of feeling
But it burns when I'm empty
I'll ride the road I've chosen
And at times I know I'll fall
I have nothing to lose now so I want to taste it all
Wintertime in glendale
Till the next location calls
But I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I will fall
I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I will fall
I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I will fall
Well there's no one left but you now babe
Got to say that it's your call
I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
And I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I will fall
The lyrics of Marty and Ben's song "New Song" are introspective and contemplative. The first verse talks about the eternal nature of the heart and the flight of the soul. The singer laments how this flight sometimes takes them close to madness, although it never does so intentionally. The second verse finds the singer reflecting on their journey thus far, having crossed a million rivers and walked many miles. They've experienced unbridled joy (having kissed a holy angel) and have tried to show some style. Despite all of this, the singer never asked why they know it's all worthwhile. The third verse talks about the physical and emotional struggles that come with the journey. The singer's legs get tired and their head screams with thoughts turning to an overload of fears and dreams. They don't mind the feeling of it all, but it burns when they're empty. However, the singer chooses to keep going, even knowing that they will fall at times. They want to taste everything and relish in the adventures that life has to offer. The last lines of the song acknowledge that the ultimate decision on whether to keep going or not lies with the listener.
Overall, "New Song" seems to be a song about persevering through the ups and downs of life's journey. It acknowledges that the journey is often challenging and even mentally draining, but it's all worth it in the end. The singer wants to do everything they can and experience all that life has to offer, even if it means falling along the way. The final lines suggest that the decision to keep going is ultimately up to the listener, emphasizing the personal nature of the struggles and choices we all face in life.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart it is eternal
My love is never-ending and constant
And my soul it often flies
I feel free from the world when my soul is liberated
You can see it in the evenings soaring through the skies
My soul is independent and unbounded, and you can visualize it at dark times
And it takes me close to madness
Occasionally, my unbounded soul gets me to the edge of insanity
Though it never really tries
But it's never intentional or willful
I've crossed a million rivers
I've crossed numerous hurdles and obstacles
And I've walked a million miles
Also, I've walked miles of journey over the years
I've kissed a holy angel and I've tried to show some style
I've gained a wealth of wisdom and manners over the course of my ventures and learning experiences.
I never even questioned
I never had any doubts on my motives, actions or decisions made
How I know it's all worthwhile
I know everything is useful and rewarding, even when I don't necessarily understand how or why.
My legs they get so tired
Sometimes the fatigue sets in from my handling pace of life
And my head it often screams
Thoughts tend to pile up to overwhelming point
You can hear the thoughts all turning overload of fears and dreams
The weight of thoughts concerning hopes and uncertainties are noticeable
I don't mind the sting of feeling
I'm not reluctant to experience emotion's painful arrow
But it burns when I'm empty
But what misses most is the painful burn when I don't have an emotional connection
I'll ride the road I've chosen
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to reach the endpoint that I have set.
And at times I know I'll fall
I know that bumps in the road will arise
I have nothing to lose now so I want to taste it all
Since I have nothing left to lose, I'm willing to fully consume life's experiences with an undying eagerness.
Wintertime in glendale
In the coldest seasons and in the loneliest moments
Till the next location calls
Until it's time for me to relocate to the next position
Well there's no one left but you now babe
You are the only one left that I confide in or trust.
Got to say that it's your call
I'm leaving the decision-making to you.
I'm gonna make it through and I'm gonna do it all
I am determined to undergo anything and everything
I will fall
And though it's expected i know i won't be able to fulfill it entirely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN MICHAEL LEE
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