Exodus
Mr. Backside Lyrics


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I look down from the summit
I look down from the peak
I look down thinking of it
Those times have ceased
When we were so careless
And it was okay
When we were so flawless
In everything
We had the world in our hands
We blew it to proportion
Now it's not the same
Where are we now
We're all asking
Will we be found overreacting
We're here alone just us
We've come this far together, now look at us
Now look at us
This is our revelation
This is our kingdom come
This is our generation
What we've become
When we were so careless
Was it okay
When were we that flawless
In anything
We had the world in our hands
We blew it to proportion
Now it's not the same
Where are we now
We're all asking
Will we be found overreacting
We're here alone just us
We've come this far together, now look at us
Now look at
Oh, down this narrow road
We were meant to diverge
Now it seems we might purge
It's so incredible we know
We were meant to diverge
Now it seems we might purge
We're on the verge
But I won't ever stop looking forward
I will never turn back
We must accept the past and move forward
We are smarter than that
And I won't ever stop fighting harder
I will never go back
We need to embrace the fact that we're smarter
And we're stronger than that
Where are we now
We're all asking
Will we be found overreacting
We're here alone just us
We've come this far together, now look at us
Here we are now
We are the sanctum of all that's frowned upon
We can take them
We're not alone just us
We've come this far together, now look at us
Now look at us, now look at us
Now look at us, now look at us
This will be our exodus




Software reboot commencing in
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Backside's song "Exodus" speak to the introspection and reflection of the singer as they look back on their past and contemplate the present state of their lives. The opening lines, "I look down from the summit, I look down from the peak," symbolize a position of success and accomplishment. However, the subsequent lines reveal a sense of disillusionment and regret. The singer remembers a time when they were carefree and flawless, but now feels that things have changed. They question where they are now and wonder if they will be judged for their overreactions. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness as the singer acknowledges that they are alone in their self-reflection.


The chorus emphasizes the need for self-realization and acceptance of the past in order to move forward. The singer acknowledges that they were meant to take a different path, but now it seems they may have to purge themselves of certain negative emotions or experiences. However, they remain determined to keep looking forward and fighting harder. They encourage embracing the fact that they are smarter and stronger than their past actions. The bridge of the song introduces a shift in perspective, as the singer references a "software reboot" and counts down to a fresh start.


Overall, "Exodus" explores themes of personal growth, self-reflection, and the need to move forward from past mistakes. It expresses a desire for redemption and assurance that, despite any setbacks, one can still overcome and achieve their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I look down from the summit
I reflect on my past achievements and success


I look down from the peak
I reflect on reaching the highest point of my journey


I look down thinking of it
I reflect on the memories and experiences associated with that time


Those times have ceased
Those moments of carefree and flawless living are gone


When we were so careless
When we didn't worry about consequences


And it was okay
And we were content with that


When we were so flawless
When we didn't make mistakes


In everything
In all aspects of life


We had the world in our hands
We had control and great potential


We blew it to proportion
We mishandled and exaggerated our opportunities


Now it's not the same
Now the situation has changed


Where are we now
We are reflecting on our current state


We're all asking
We all share the same uncertainty


Will we be found overreacting
Will we be judged for our exaggerated responses


We're here alone just us
We are here facing the consequences by ourselves


We've come this far together, now look at us
We've come a long way as a group, let's evaluate our progress


Oh, down this narrow road
Along this challenging and restricted path


We were meant to diverge
We were meant to take different paths


Now it seems we might purge
Now it appears we may cleanse ourselves and start anew


It's so incredible we know
It's astonishing and we are aware of it


We were meant to diverge
We were meant to take different paths


Now it seems we might purge
Now it appears we may cleanse ourselves and start anew


We're on the verge
We are on the brink of change


But I won't ever stop looking forward
But I will always have a positive outlook for the future


I will never turn back
I will never go back to my old ways


We must accept the past and move forward
We need to acknowledge our history and progress


We are smarter than that
We have learned from our mistakes and are wiser now


And I won't ever stop fighting harder
And I will always strive to overcome challenges


I will never go back
I will never return to a less evolved state


We need to embrace the fact that we're smarter
We should acknowledge our intelligence and growth


And we're stronger than that
And we have become more resilient


Here we are now
Here we stand in the present


We are the sanctum of all that's frowned upon
We represent the rebels against societal norms


We can take them
We can overcome the challenges and criticisms


We're not alone just us
We aren't the only ones fighting against the status quo


We've come this far together, now look at us
We've made progress as a united front, let's appreciate it


Now look at us, now look at us
Let's take a moment to observe our present state


This will be our exodus
This marks our departure from the old ways


Software reboot commencing in 3... 2... 1...
A metaphorical reset is beginning, starting fresh




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dale Metz

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