August
Matte Juno Lyrics

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you gotta be alright
you're catching the next train home feeling far, far far away from everything you gotta be alright
sing until you're right
that'll be all for the night
you're driving for so long find a new way home
it's a sunny, sunny afternoon you gotta be alright
feeling love, feeling love that'll be all for the night

Overall Meaning

In "August" by Matte Juno, the lyrics convey a sense of yearning for peace and contentment amidst feelings of distance and longing. The opening line, "you gotta be alright," suggests a determination to find inner strength and resilience despite challenging circumstances. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.

The mention of catching the next train home implies a desire to escape and find solace in familiarity. Feeling "far, far away from everything" suggests a sense of disconnection or alienation. Despite these feelings, the song encourages the listener to sing until they find their own truth and inner harmony.

Driving for so long and finding a new way home symbolizes the search for a fresh perspective and new beginnings. The sunny afternoon adds a touch of optimism, as if the singer is reminding themselves that there is still joy to be found in life. The closing line, "feeling love, feeling love," suggests that finding love, either within oneself or in another person, can provide the ultimate solace and fulfillment.

Overall, "August" speaks to the universal human experience of striving for happiness in the face of challenges and seeking comfort in connection and love.

Line by Line Meaning

you gotta be alright
you need to be okay and stable emotionally

you're catching the next train home feeling far, far far away from everything
you're leaving behind all your troubles and escaping to a distant place

you gotta be alright
you still need to be okay and emotionally stable

sing until you're right
keep singing until you feel better and find your inner peace

that'll be all for the night
that's enough for the night, time to rest and find solace

you're driving for so long find a new way home
you've been traveling for a while, searching for a different path to happiness

it's a sunny, sunny afternoon you gotta be alright
even on a bright and cheerful day, you still need to be emotionally okay

feeling love, feeling love that'll be all for the night
experiencing love and positive emotions, and that's all you need to end the night

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mathias Haukjem

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