Bogota
Miles Lyrics


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Sacred lies and plastic wonders Occupy my mind Are you the one who's feeling gine Or are you left behind Feeling fine Safety first when you are driving Don't forget the seatbelts Says somebody next to me While I fall asleep I'd like to go home stay away Are you the one who's feeling gine Or are you left behind Please don't occupy my mind Feeling fine Drive another fifteen hours Smell of gasoline Keeps me up and makes me wonder Where have I been I'd like to go home stay away Are you the one who's feeling gine Or are you left behind Please don't occupy my mind




Overall Meaning

In the song Bogota by Miles, the lyrics speak to the feelings of being lost and disconnected from reality. The opening lines about "sacred lies and plastic wonders" suggest the facade of modern society and how it can be overwhelming to navigate. The following lines about feeling fine or left behind speak to the conflicting emotions that arise within oneself when confronted with these issues. The repeated refrain, "Are you the one who's feeling gine or are you left behind," can be interpreted as an existential question about one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Sacred lies and plastic wonders
The singer is preoccupied with the illusion of beauty and grandeur.


Occupy my mind
The singer's thoughts are occupied with shallow and superficial things.


Are you the one who's feeling fine
The singer acknowledges that others around them may not share their feelings.


Or are you left behind
The artist wonders if others are missing out on something that they themselves are experiencing.


Safety first when you are driving
A practical reminder to prioritize safety while on the road.


Don't forget the seatbelts
Another reminder to ensure the safety of the passengers while driving.


Says somebody next to me
The singer is being advised by someone else nearby.


While I fall asleep
Despite the good advice, the artist is too tired and distracted to fully engage with it.


I'd like to go home stay away
The artist longs for familiarity and stability, and wants to retreat to a place of comfort.


Please don't occupy my mind
The artist requests to be freed from the mental clutter that is weighing them down.


Feeling fine
Despite the turmoil in their mind, the singer reassures themselves that they are still okay.


Drive another fifteen hours
The artist is continuing on a long journey, despite feeling worn out and tired.


Smell of gasoline
The singer is immersing themselves in the sensory experience of traveling by car.


Keeps me up and makes me wonder
The singer is fascinated by the unique experiences that come with being on the road.


Where have I been
The singer takes a moment to reflect on the journey thus far and how they got to this point.




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