The Messenger
Our Last Night Lyrics


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I'll find a way
I'll search in every direction
I refuse to believe that this path is mine
Worry free I go on
Step back, I know your game
Humor me, release the facts
Tell me why we're here,
Cause I don't want to know what you live for
The traffic is blocking the exits
Get me out of here
And rewash my brain through my ears
There is another highway that no one knows of
The lanes exist
We are an empire lied to about failure
Knowing only one way to reach the future
These directions are headed to my dead end
Who are they to plan our every move?
And I'll save myself while I still can, I think I still can
Not every step leads to another
I'm standing but I'm not breathing
My lungs are failing me
The messenger lies through his teeth
Brakes cut into rubber as I see flames sailing the roadside
Heroes emerge from men as they rush to the scene




I fled the scene
Two crashes and you can bet I am not one of them

Overall Meaning

The Messenger by Our Last Night is a song that speaks about refusing to let others dictate the path of one's life. The lyrics explore the idea of taking control and finding one's own path despite what others may try to impose. The first stanza speaks about the determination to find one's way through life and the unwillingness to accept other people's definition of what one's path ought to look like. The use of "every direction" signifies the extent to which the singer is willing to go to find their way.


In the second stanza, the singer questions the reason for existence and mocks those who claim to know why we are here. The singer also talks about feeling stuck and wanting to break free from the limitations of society's expectations. The line "These directions are headed to my dead end" captures the feeling of being trapped in a hopeless situation. However, the singer is determined to save themselves while they still can.


The third stanza takes a dark turn with the mention of a car crash. The use of vivid imagery creates a sense of urgency, and the idea of "heroes emerging from men" speaks to the potential for good amidst the chaos. The last line "Two crashes and you can bet I am not one of them" further emphasizes the singer's desire to take control of their own life.


Overall, The Messenger is a song about refusing to be a victim of circumstance and fighting for one's own path in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll find a way
I am determined to succeed and overcome any obstacles that come my way.


I'll search in every direction
I am willing to explore and try different approaches to find a solution.


I refuse to believe that this path is mine
I am not satisfied with the current situation and believe that there is a better path for me.


Worry free I go on
I am confident and not burdened by fear or anxiety.


Step back, I know your game
I recognize and am wary of the manipulative tactics used by those around me.


Humor me, release the facts
I am curious and skeptical, and want to know the truth.


Tell me why we're here,
I am questioning the purpose and meaning of existence.


Cause I don't want to know what you live for
I am not interested in following the same path as others, and want to discover my own purpose.


The traffic is blocking the exits
There are obstacles and barriers preventing me from moving forward.


Get me out of here
I want to escape my current situation and move towards something better.


And rewash my brain through my ears
I want to hear new perspectives and ideas that can change the way I think.


There is another highway that no one knows of
There are alternative paths to take that are not widely known or explored.


The lanes exist
The possibilities are out there, waiting to be discovered.


We are an empire lied to about failure
Society often portrays failure as a negative thing, when in reality it can be a valuable learning experience.


Knowing only one way to reach the future
Many people are limited by conventional thinking and fail to see alternative paths to success.


These directions are headed to my dead end
Following the same path as everyone else will not lead to success for me personally.


Who are they to plan our every move?
I am questioning the authority of those who try to control or limit our choices and actions.


And I'll save myself while I still can, I think I still can
I am taking responsibility for my own life and decisions, and am confident that I can succeed.


Not every step leads to another
Success is not always a straightforward path, and often involves taking risks and trying new things.


I'm standing but I'm not breathing
I am alive, but not truly living or fulfilling my potential.


My lungs are failing me
I feel trapped and suffocated by my current circumstances.


The messenger lies through his teeth
The person or people communicating with me are not being truthful or honest.


Brakes cut into rubber as I see flames sailing the roadside
I am witnessing a destructive or dangerous situation unfolding before me.


Heroes emerge from men as they rush to the scene
People are capable of great acts of bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.


I fled the scene
I chose to remove myself from a dangerous or harmful situation.


Two crashes and you can bet I am not one of them
I have avoided disaster and emerged from a potentially harmful situation unscathed.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN WENTWORTH

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