Resurrection
New Found Glory Lyrics


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It's not important what happens around us
Or even to us
The important thing is what happens in us

Pictures on the wall I take down
But there's no frown on my face
It's just good to know that your breakdown
Has been put in its right place

Criticized my mistakes
While you dug your own grave
Oh
Singing songs about our friends
You never cared about them

So long, so long
And thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection

The knife you stuck in my back
It couldn't cut through my spine
You're a self-proclaimed fiction author
But I learned to read between the lines

Criticized my mistakes
While you dug your own grave
Oh
You can only go so far
This is where your story ends

So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection

So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection

There's no tricks up your sleeve
That we haven't seen
Every word from your mouth
Never had meaning
Your agenda exposed easily
Every single time
You wanna play with fire, well, I will burn you down

Burn you down!
Burn you down!

So long, so long and
Thanks for nothing
I'm gone, I'm moving on
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection
Watch my resurrection

Therefore we will not lose heart
Turn this around, live a new day
These troubled times




Awoke my strength, so watch my
Watch my resurrection

Overall Meaning

In New Found Glory's song "Resurrection," the lyrics express triumph and new beginnings in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics establish a message of personal agency and perseverance: while external events may happen beyond your control, your inner strength remains paramount. The singer then references taking down pictures from the wall and feeling no sadness on their face. It's a feeling of relief and a sign that they have moved past the negative memory associated with those pictures. The chorus contains a repeated message of waving goodbye to someone toxic in their life and thanking them for their departure. The singer acknowledges the pain they caused but expresses no regret for moving on.


The second verse expands on the impact of this toxic person on the singer's life. They reference someone who criticizes them for their mistakes but never acknowledges or takes responsibility for their own. This is followed by a line about the toxic person only being able to go so far, implying that their false persona will lead to their downfall. The third verse is an open call-out to this person, describing them as a liar and fraud whose words carry no weight. The song concludes with the singer declaring their inner strength, their resilience, and their determination to rise up despite any challenges they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not important what happens around us
The occurrences outside of our control do not have affect on our journey.


Or even to us
The events that happen to us cannot define us.


The important thing is what happens in us
The occurrences that take place within us contribute to our transformation.


Pictures on the wall I take down
The memories of the past that once brought happiness is now taken down.


But there's no frown on my face
However, there is no sadness on his face even after bringing down the memories.


It's just good to know that your breakdown
It's a relief to know that the troubles and breakdown experienced before have been dealt with.


Has been put in its right place
Overcoming all of the previous experiences strategically placed them where they are meant to be.


Criticized my mistakes
Pointing out other people's flaws.


While you dug your own grave
Actively inflicting self-harm and sabotage actions on oneself.


Singing songs about our friends
Relishing in the pretend friendship that once was but no longer exists.


You never cared about them
Not really having affection or care for the said 'friends'.


So long, so long
Goodbye and good riddance.


And thanks for nothing
No gratitude is being shown for the other person in the relationship.


I'm gone, I'm moving on
Leaving behind what once was and embracing a new beginning.


Watch my resurrection
The process of moving on and beginning a new chapter will be a marvel to those who wish to see.


The knife you stuck in my back
Words of hurt and betrayal from close confidants.


It couldn't cut through my spine
However, it did not harm me in the way that it was meant to.


You're a self-proclaimed fiction author
Self-proclaiming oneself as a fictional character who is not truly who they appear to be.


But I learned to read between the lines
Understand what lies beneath the mask and the misleading nature that they portray.


You can only go so far
Limitations are put on individuals just as consequences of their actions.


This is where your story ends
This is the end of a chapter in the book of life for the other person involved.


There's no tricks up your sleeve
There is no deceit that has not been uncovered and revealed.


That we haven't seen
All that they have to offer has been exposed, nothing remains hidden.


Every word from your mouth
The words that come out of the other person's mouth.


Never had meaning
Their words have no significance and bring no value to others.


Your agenda exposed easily
Their plan was easily uncovered and understood by others.


Every single time
On many occasions this happened.


You wanna play with fire, well, I will burn you down
Playing with matters that should never be tampered with and facing the consequences.


So long, so long and
Goodbye, farewell.


Thanks for nothing
There is no appreciation for what the other person brought to the relationship.


I'm gone, I'm moving on
Leaving behind the chaos and shambles and starting a fresh journey.


Watch my resurrection
A new beginning and a new chapter of life will start to unravel that onlookers can witness.


Therefore we will not lose heart
Do not despair.


Turn this around, live a new day
Transformation and a new beginning are possible, and we can change things for the better.


These troubled times
Difficult times, pain, and hurt experienced in the past.


Awoke my strength, so watch my
Those negative times have led to inner growth and made one stronger.


Watch my resurrection
A fresh start and an optimistic outlook on the future regardless of the past.




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