Powerlines
Me and My Anatomy Lyrics
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Act like we've never seen this
Too many times we've seen this
Road less traveled and passed over
Too many times we've seen our lives
Unravel right in front of our own eyes
Forever chasing power lines
Everyone is here to win
Don't say I didn't warn ya
Better put on your thick skin
Desperate for a feeling
That connects you with the past
It lingers for a moment
Then it's gone in a flash
Take a breath don't it look so easy
Never had a doubt I can see so clearly
We were chasing power lines to safety
Justifying thoughts of escaping
I've got one foot out the door
All is fair in love and war
You've got what I'm looking for
Hey now I'm a fan of yours
It's all because we've been here before
Act like we've never seen this
Too many times we've seen this
Road less traveled and passed over
Too many times we've seen our lives
Unravel right in front of our own eyes
Forever chasing power lines
I Remember last October
Got stuck on your hangover
I saw you standing there
With that look of despair
On your face guess what
Life's not a race
You'll just have to
Face your fears eventually
Let your waves crash down on me
Over and over again
Let your waves crash over me
Let your waves crash over me
Let your waves crash over me
Over and over again
The lyrics of "Powerlines" by Me and My Anatomy convey a sense of familiarity and repetition in life. The lines "It's all because we've been here before, Act like we've never seen this, Too many times we've seen this" suggest that the singer has experienced similar situations or challenges repeatedly. They feel like they are on a road less traveled, often overlooked or ignored. This repetition is represented by the phrase "Forever chasing power lines," which symbolizes the never-ending pursuit of something elusive, like happiness or success.
The chorus, "Take a breath don't it look so easy, Never had a doubt I can see so clearly, We were chasing power lines to safety, Justifying thoughts of escaping," speaks to the idea that the singer finds temporary solace or a sense of security in chasing these elusive goals. They believe that if they can just reach these metaphorical power lines, they will find safety and justification for their desire to escape their current circumstances.
The second verse introduces the theme of longing for a connection to the past and the fleeting nature of that feeling. It suggests that the singer is desperate for a sense of nostalgia but finds it only lingers for a moment before disappearing. This creates a sense of yearning and the desire to hold onto something familiar and comforting.
In the bridge and final chorus, the lyrics touch upon personal relationships and the transformative power of love. The lines "I've got one foot out the door, All is fair in love and war, You've got what I'm looking for, Hey now I'm a fan of yours" indicate a shift in perspective. The singer acknowledges their hesitation and protective instincts but ultimately realizes that the other person possesses something valuable, making them worth staying for.
Overall, "Powerlines" delves into the themes of repetition, longing for connection, and the search for something elusive. It explores the complexities of relationships and the desire to escape or find solace in the pursuit of personal goals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all because we've been here before
This situation feels familiar because we have experienced it before
Act like we've never seen this
Even though we are familiar with this, let's pretend it's new
Too many times we've seen this
We have encountered this situation too frequently
Road less traveled and passed over
We have overlooked the less conventional paths and choices
Too many times we've seen our lives
We have witnessed our own lives
Unravel right in front of our own eyes
We have watched our lives fall apart before us
Forever chasing power lines
Constantly seeking a source of power or inspiration
Greetings from California
Sending greetings from the state of California
Everyone is here to win
Everyone has a competitive mindset and aims to succeed
Don't say I didn't warn ya
I did give you a warning, so don't claim otherwise
Better put on your thick skin
Prepare yourself to handle criticism or challenges
Desperate for a feeling
Yearning and craving for a particular emotion
That connects you with the past
One that forms a connection to previous experiences
It lingers for a moment
The feeling remains for a brief period
Then it's gone in a flash
Suddenly, it disappears quickly
Take a breath don't it look so easy
Pause and observe how effortless it appears
Never had a doubt I can see so clearly
I have always been confident and my vision is clear
We were chasing power lines to safety
We were pursuing sources of power for security and protection
Justifying thoughts of escaping
Finding reasons to rationalize the desire to escape
I've got one foot out the door
I am ready to leave or move on
All is fair in love and war
In the matters of love and conflict, anything goes
You've got what I'm looking for
You possess what I desire or seek
Hey now I'm a fan of yours
I have become an admirer or supporter of yours
I Remember last October
I have a recollection of the previous October
Got stuck on your hangover
I was caught up in the aftermath of your previous experiences
I saw you standing there
I witnessed your presence
With that look of despair
Wearing an expression of hopelessness or sadness
On your face guess what
Guess what was evident on your face
Life's not a race
Life should not be approached as a competition
You'll just have to
You simply need to
Face your fears eventually
Confront and overcome your fears in due time
Let your waves crash down on me
Allow your emotions or challenges to impact me deeply
Over and over again
Repeatedly, without end
Let your waves crash over me
Permit your experiences to engulf me completely
Let your waves crash over me
Let your situations or emotions overwhelm me
Let your waves crash over me
Allow the impact of your actions or events to affect me
Over and over again
Continuously, without interruption
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryce Tebbetts, Chris Perez, Dan D'Amico
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Slurmp McPlurmp
Hey! I don't think you'll see this but I just wanted to say I really love this song and I'm happy I stumbled into this again <3
~Your Cousin, Quintin
Ajax KMA
Cool. I like it.
Mike Chamberlain
Your video is awesome! LOVE DELANEY
D Robinson
Chase, you'd do good to invest in an uke :D
D Robinson
@meandmyanatomy sweet. haha, i have only played the banjo a little bit. but my friend just got me a tiny guitar. :D i love it, it's like an uke, but guitarlike.
Chase Rysavy
@ThisAtomicBloom I actually have one! i sat on it and broke it though, so i gotta get a new one haha also just bought a banjo!