Irrational Anthem
Plain White T's Lyrics
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Always something big around the corner
But as the years go by I'm growing younger
Open eye and head still filled with wonder
Wonder oh um oh
[Chorus]
Pledge of allegiance everybody stand up
We don't care if they don't understand us
Because this is our Irrational,
Irrational Anthem oh oh
Let your mind go anywhere it whats to
Make your wildest wish and watch it come true
Some how somewhere we forgot
Cowboys Indians astronauts
All the dreams we could not hold on to
We could not oh
[Chorus]
Nothing worse then normal
There's no fun in mundane
As everyone else gets older
I refuse to change
Weak or strong right or wrong
Who side are you on
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Plain White T's's song Irrational Anthem convey a message of never losing your child-like sense of wonder and imagination as you grow older. The singer reminisces about wishing they were older, but as time goes by, they feel like they're growing younger because their mind is still filled with wonder. The chorus encourages listeners to stand up for their unique beliefs and embrace their individuality, even if others don't understand them. The song challenges the idea of conformity and celebrates the importance of holding onto your dreams and imagination.
The second verse touches on the loss of childhood dreams and fantasies as we become adults. The singer notes how we forget about the once beloved role models of cowboys, Indians, and astronauts as we grow up, implying that society and the system suppress or extinguish our dreams. The bridge suggests that normality is dull and mundane, and encourages listeners to embrace eccentricity and to stand by their choices, be they wrong or right.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember wishing I was older
Looking forward to the future with anticipation and excitement
Always something big around the corner
Life is full of potential and possibilities
But as the years go by I'm growing younger
Maintaining a childlike sense of curiosity and wonder despite aging
Open eye and head still filled with wonder
Continuing to see the world with a sense of amazement and awe
Pledge of allegiance everybody stand up
Uniting with others and standing up for something bigger than oneself
This is a Irrational Anthem
Embracing the unconventional and nonsensical in life
We don't care if they don't understand us
Being true to oneself and not seeking validation from others
Because this is our Irrational, Irrational Anthem oh oh
Celebrating one's unique perspective and outlook on life
Let your mind go anywhere it whats to
Encouraging free thought and creativity
Make your wildest wish and watch it come true
Believing that anything is possible and that dreams can come true
Some how somewhere we forgot
Acknowledging the loss of our childhood innocence and imagination
Cowboys Indians astronauts
Remembering the limitless scope of our childhood aspirations and dreams
All the dreams we could not hold on to
Recognizing the difficulty in maintaining our purest, most imaginative dreams
Nothing worse then normal
Embracing the unconventional and avoiding complacency
There's no fun in mundane
Seeking excitement and adventure in life
As everyone else gets older
Not wanting to conform to societal expectations or norms associated with aging
I refuse to change
Maintaining a sense of individuality and not conforming to the expectations of others
Weak or strong right or wrong
Acknowledging the complexity of life and recognizing the many different ways to approach it
Who side are you on
Asking others to embrace their own unique perspective and approach to life
Chorus x2
Embracing the chorus as a rallying cry to celebrate individuality and irrationality
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW CREIGHTON DODD, ADAM WATTS, TOM HIGGNESON
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