Sounds Of Life Feat. Jasmine Yee
Pendulum Lyrics


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It seems like you're waiting for nothing,
Looks like time had deleted it all,
It may be everything that could have been was thrown away,
So just take what is left, don't somehow fill the space,
When I can see through it, oh I feel safe again,
I feel warmer...

[Chorus]
Sounds of life outside
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...
Got nothing to hideâ?¦
One by one

Couldn't have seen it come, from an inch away,
But it's here, right on time,
Wait for the flash of grey and we will feel the same,
If we can just drift for a while,
When I'm back on the ground I feel safe again,
I feel warmer...

Sounds of life outside
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...
Got nothing to hideâ?¦

Sounds of life outside
Why do I retire
Sounds of life outside
One by one...




Got nothing to hideâ?¦
One by one

Overall Meaning

In "Sounds Of Life," Pendulum explores the feeling of waiting for something that might never come to fruition. The lyrics suggest that time has deleted everything that could have been, and all that's left is to take what remains and not try to fill the space. The singer seems to find solace in being able to see through the situation and feel safe and warm again. The chorus takes a different direction, with the repeated question of "Why do I retire?" Perhaps the singer is questioning their own tendency to withdraw from the world and rely on the safety of their own thoughts.


The overall theme of the song seems to be about finding ways to cope with uncertainty and to stay connected to the world outside. The sounds of life outside become a recurring motif, suggesting that there is a whole world of potential experiences waiting just beyond the edges of our lives. The repetition of "one by one" also lends a sense of urgency and inevitability to the lyrics, as if the singer is trying to remind themselves to take things as they come and not get bogged down in waiting.


Overall, "Sounds Of Life" is a thought-provoking meditation on the challenges of living in a constantly changing world. It reminds us to stay present and engaged, even when things are uncertain and the future is uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

It seems like you're waiting for nothing,
You appear to be waiting for something that may not come.


Looks like time had deleted it all,
Everything that could have been has been lost due to the passage of time.


It may be everything that could have been was thrown away,
Maybe all the possibilities were discarded.


So just take what is left, don't somehow fill the space,
Accept what remains and don't try to compensate for what is missing.


When I can see through it, oh I feel safe again,
I feel secure when I have a better understanding of my situation.


I feel warmer...
I experience a sense of comfort and ease.


Sounds of life outside
The audible activities that occur beyond our enclosed space.


Why do I retire
What is the motivation behind my withdrawal from the sounds of life outside?


One by one...
Individual activities or events that take place incrementally.


Got nothing to hideâ?¦
There is no hidden agenda or ulterior motive.


Couldn't have seen it come, from an inch away,
It was impossible to predict that it was coming, even though it was very close.


But it's here, right on time,
It has arrived as scheduled, according to its predetermined timeline.


Wait for the flash of grey and we will feel the same,
Once it happens, we'll experience the same emotions.


If we can just drift for a while,
If we can temporarily put our lives on hold...


When I'm back on the ground I feel safe again,
I feel secure when my life is stable and predictable.


One by one
One after the other, individually.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON

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