Billy
Pale Grey Lyrics

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Oh maybe those lies,
Help you to grow
Sand underneath your home.
Wasting your life.
One day you will be old, blind
And lazy too lazy to fight.

Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh

Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light
Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh

Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light
Think about it.
You have gold in your hands.
Why don't you try first?
One day you will, maybe you will.
Then it's gonna be the end of the boy

Who stops to dream and starts to fight
Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh
Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light

Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh
Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pale Grey's song "Billy" seem to convey a message of the singer trying to motivate someone named Billy to take action and pursue their dreams. The references to lies and wasting his life indicate that Billy may be stuck in a rut, lacking direction and purpose. The line "sand underneath your home" suggests that Billy may be stuck in a place that provides him with no foundation for growth.

Despite these challenges, the singer encourages Billy to keep whatever he has on his shoulder and to drive it under the light. This may signify that whatever Billy is reluctant to pursue or show to the world, is something of value that can benefit him if he takes action. The line "you have gold in your hands" reinforces this idea, but the singer acknowledges that it may take time for him to realize it.

Towards the end of the song, the singer suggests that if Billy does eventually take action, it will mark the end of the boy who stopped dreaming and started fighting for what he wants. In a sense, the song seems to be a call to action for those who may be feeling stuck and unfulfilled, urging them to take control of their life and pursue their dreams without fear or hesitation.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh maybe those lies,
Perhaps those deceptions

Help you to grow
Assist in your personal development

Sand underneath your home.
A foundation of instability in your life.

Wasting your life.
Not making the most of your existence.

One day you will be old, blind
Your life will pass by quickly and before you know it, you'll be old and possibly unable to see clearly.

And lazy too lazy to fight.
You may become too lethargic to effectively take on any challenges and make changes in your life.

Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh
What do you possess, Billy?

Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light
Carry it with you and shine a light on it.

Think about it.
Consider what you have.

You have gold in your hands.
You possess something of great value.

Why don't you try first?
Attempt to make use of it before giving up.

One day you will, maybe you will.
It's possible that you'll eventually make use of it.

Then it's gonna be the end of the boy
That's when you'll move on from being a young, inexperienced person.

Who stops to dream and starts to fight
You'll stop merely wishing for things and start taking action towards them.

Billy what you got,... Billy what you got oooooooh
What do you possess, Billy?

Keep it on your shoulder drive it under the light
Always keep it in mind and let others see it too.

Writer(s): Gilles Simon D Dewalque, Janjannes Sylvie J Montens, Maximilien Pierre M Lhussier

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