Away
Planet of the Stereos Lyrics


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I can fall away
I'm a teenage answer to nothing
When you always change the way you talk
In this time away I have never felt more wanted
But it always comes with bad returns
And I've never felt this rhythm
When I only wanted more than you
Until I fall
And I feel you
And it's everything I need
When this world is falling down
And I know you
When everything i see
In this world is falling down again
And you're all the same
You just turn me over and over
But you'll never get the best of me
In this time away I have never felt more wanted
But it always comes with bad returns
And you're all the same
You just fade away
Until there's nothing left
Everything you wanted back again




When all I say is stay the same
Until i return, you know you're wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Away" by Planet of the Stereos are a reflection of the struggles of growing up and finding one's place in the world. The singer, a teen, feels lost and disconnected, as if they are "a teenage answer to nothing." The lyrics express a desire for something more, a feeling of wanting to escape the monotony of everyday life. However, the singer recognizes that chasing these desires comes with a cost. The chorus suggests that the one thing that is consistent is the person they are addressing, who provides stability in a world that is constantly falling apart.


The singer's frustration is evident in the lines "And you're all the same/ You just turn me over and over/ But you'll never get the best of me." These lines suggest that the singer feels like they are being manipulated, and that they are not in control of their own life. In contrast, the chorus highlights the importance of the person addressed in the song, who provides a sense of stability in a world that is constantly changing.


Overall, "Away" is a song that expresses the universal experience of feeling lost and disconnected during the formative years of adolescence. The song's lyrics provide a poignant reminder that even when everything is falling apart, there are people in our lives who can provide grounding and stability in a world that is constantly in flux.


Line by Line Meaning

I can fall away
I have the ability to distance myself from people and situations


I'm a teenage answer to nothing
I am young and don't have all the answers to life's questions


When you always change the way you talk
When people constantly alter how they speak to me


In this time away I have never felt more wanted
During my absence, I have never felt more valued by others


But it always comes with bad returns
However, this feeling is usually fleeting and followed by negative consequences


And I've never felt this rhythm
I am experiencing a new or unfamiliar pattern of life


When I only wanted more than you
I desired something greater than what you had to offer


Until I fall
Until I succumb to this emotion or situation


And I feel you
I am reminded of your presence in my life


And it's everything I need
Your presence satisfies what I crave in this moment


When this world is falling down
During times of chaos or crisis in my external environment


And I know you
I am familiar with your essence or character


When everything i see
Despite the negative happenings, you remain a constant in my field of vision


In this world is falling down again
Despite possibly experiencing this before, I am once again going through a period of collapse


And you're all the same
Others are acting and reacting in a predictable manner


You just turn me over and over
Others keep causing me to feel lost or out of control


But you'll never get the best of me
Despite their actions, I will not let them defeat me


Until there's nothing left
Until all is gone or lost


Everything you wanted back again
I am left with nothing but the remnants of what once was


When all I say is stay the same
When all I desire is consistency


Until i return, you know you're wrong
Until I come back, you will realize the error of your ways




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Legal Man

we have a similar-sounding band in the Philippines called Urbandub. They're quite big. Check them out.

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