Solomon
Orchestra of St. John's Lyrics
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Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know in some way you're a lot like me
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need is a pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's Fire
Burning up, don't know just how far that I can go (just how far I go)
Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road
I can make it, I know I can
You broke the boy in me, but you won't break the man
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's Fire burnin' in me, burnin' in me
Just once in his life a man has his time, and my time is now, I'm coming alive
I can hear the music playin', I can see the banners fly
Feel like you're back again, and hope ridin' high
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need is a pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's Fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's Fire burnin' in me
Burnin', burnin' in me, I can feel it burnin'
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
The first verse of the song, "Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall," speaks to the innocence and naivety of youth. When we're young, we're so focused on moving ahead and achieving our goals that we often don't see the bigger picture or the potential consequences of our actions. However, the line "maybe sometime if you feel the pain, you'll find you're all alone, everything has changed" hints at a coming-of-age moment where the singer comes to realize the gravity of their choices and the impact they have on those around them.
The second verse takes a more motivational tone, encouraging the listener to "play the game" and "soldier on" despite any hardships they may face. The line "you're just a prisoner and you're tryin' to break free" speaks to the struggles of trying to break out of our predetermined paths and become our true selves.
The chorus then switches gears to a more triumphant tone, with the imagery of a "new horizon" and "eagle's flying higher and higher." The line "I can feel St. Elmo's Fire burnin' in me" is particularly powerful, evoking the idea of a literal fire burning within the singer, pushing them to greater heights and accomplishments.
The final verse ties everything together by emphasizing that the time is now to live life to the fullest and chase our dreams. The line "I can feel it burnin' inside of me" solidifies the idea that the singer has been ignited with a sense of purpose and drive.
Line by Line Meaning
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall
As a child, you don't necessarily see the signs of what's to come
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
As you get older, you start to feel invincible and like you have everything figured out
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain
However, sometimes life has a way of teaching you hard lessons
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
And in those moments, you may feel lost and disconnected from your previous life
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Life can sometimes feel like a game, and you have to play until you succeed
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You have to keep going and do what needs to be done, even when it's hard
You know in some way you're a lot like me
There are certain aspects of our lives that are universal and connect all people
You're just a prisoner and you're tryin' to break free
But sometimes we feel trapped and are searching for a way out
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
When you're in the midst of a tough time, it can be hard to see the future; but it's there, waiting for you
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
You can reach new heights and soar like an eagle
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need is a pair of wheels
You can be in control of your own destiny, and all you need is the drive to get there
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's Fire
Follow your intuition and take the path that leads to your future
Burning up, don't know just how far that I can go (just how far I go)
When you're truly invested in pursuing your dreams, you don't know how far you can go until you try
Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road
Success can be just around the corner if you keep moving forward
I can make it, I know I can
Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything
You broke the boy in me, but you won't break the man
Past challenges may have broken you down, but you're now stronger and more resilient
Just once in his life a man has his time, and my time is now, I'm coming alive
Everyone has their moment to shine, and now is the time to make it happen
I can hear the music playin', I can see the banners fly
Visions of success and celebration are helping to fuel your journey
Feel like you're back again, and hope ridin' high
Renewed faith and optimism are pushing you forward
Burnin', burnin' in me, I can feel it burnin'
The passion and drive to succeed are burning brightly inside you
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
The fire inside cannot be extinguished
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
The drive to succeed and achieve greatness is a constant presence
Ooh, burnin' inside of me
The desire to be the best version of yourself is always present, driving you forward
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, JOHN STEPHEN PARR
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