Rewind
Pop Evil Lyrics


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Staring here at these white walls
An empty canvas on my downfalls
No illusion greater than fear
Try to overcome but my vision's unclear
'Cause all my good intentions been tangled up
All my hopes been buried, gotta dig 'em up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Caught in the clouds, wishing for blue skies
Rolling the river, bound to capsize
If I could grab the wheel and just steer
Try to overcome, the directions unclear 'cause
All my words I've been saying get tangled up
All my steps coming down seem to trip me up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough, yeah

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Lay me down, take me to the river
Wash away, tell me you'll deliver me
And lay me down, I'm still alive
Rewind, deliver me, deliver me

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again (deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again (deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)

Rewind, deliver me, deliver me
Rewind, start again

If I turn back before I break




I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pop Evil's song "Rewind" convey a sense of regret and a desire to start over. The first two lines describe the singer staring at white walls, which symbolize a blank slate or a fresh start. However, the canvas is empty not only of paint, but also of progress - the singer feels that they have fallen back to their lowest point. The chorus of the song reveals that the singer wants to go back in time and start over, to "Rewind" their life to a time when things were better. This is further emphasized by the lines "If I turn back before I break / I pray my soul my soul to take." The singer is willing to go back and potentially face the same struggles again, so long as it means avoiding the breaking point they are currently experiencing.


The second verse builds on this idea of the singer being lost and unsure of their direction. They are "caught in the clouds, wishing for blue skies," which implies a feeling of being stuck in a negative mindset. The line "If I could grab the wheel and just steer" shows the singer's desire for control over their path, but they still feel that their steps and words are tangled and confusing. The last lines, "Lay me down, carry me away / Let the clock unwind the years on tape" suggest that the singer wants to be taken away from their current situation, but also that they are willing to wait for time to pass and potentially fix their problems on its own.


Overall, the song "Rewind" is an introspective look at the struggles of life and a desire to start fresh. It conveys a sense of longing for control and for a chance to go back in time and "do it all over again."


Line by Line Meaning

Staring here at these white walls
Feeling stuck and hopeless, in a situation that seems like a dead-end.


An empty canvas on my downfalls
A mind devoid of any ideas or solutions to overcome the current situation.


No illusion greater than fear
Fear can create a false perception of reality, even more powerful than any other illusion.


Try to overcome but my vision's unclear
Struggling to find a way out, when it feels like there's no clear direction or solution.


'Cause all my good intentions been tangled up
Despite having good intentions, they have somehow gotten mixed up with obstacles and mistakes.


All my hopes been buried, gotta dig 'em up
Feeling hopeless, but realizing that hope is still within reach and takes effort to uncover.


All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
A lifetime of trying to avoid making mistakes, but still ending up in a difficult situation.


You know I had enough
Having reached the point where there is no more capacity to handle the stress of the situation.


Lay me down, carry me away
Hoping to be comforted and lifted out of the difficult situation.


Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Wanting to turn back time and undo past mistakes and decisions.


Rewind, start again
To start over and approach things differently this time, with new insights and knowledge.


If I turn back before I break
Wanting to go back to a simpler time before problems became overwhelming and caused a breakdown.


I pray my soul my soul to take
Asking for safety, protection, and help to overcome the current situation.


Caught in the clouds, wishing for blue skies
Stuck in a negative mindset, longing for positivity and hopefulness.


Rolling the river, bound to capsize
Struggling to keep things afloat, and fearing that everything will eventually tumble down.


If I could grab the wheel and just steer
Wishing for control over the situation to direct it towards a positive outcome.


All my words I've been saying get tangled up
Having difficulty communicating thoughts and ideas clearly, leading to misunderstandings and confusion.


All my steps coming down seem to trip me up
Every action taken seems to result in failure, leading to feeling incapable and incompetent.


Lay me down, take me to the river
Asking to be immersed in something bigger than oneself, hoping to gain clarity and perspective.


Wash away, tell me you'll deliver me
Hoping to be cleansed of negative thoughts and feelings, and asking for assistance and guidance to overcome the situation.


And lay me down, I'm still alive
Despite the difficulties faced, there is still hope and a desire to continue living.


Rewind, deliver me, deliver me
Repetition of the desire to restart and be delivered from the current situation.


If I turn back before I break
Repetition of the desire to go back to a simpler time before problems became too overwhelming.


I pray my soul my soul to take
Repetition of the asking for safety, protection, and help to overcome the current situation.


Rewind, start again
Repetition of the desire to start over and approach things differently this time, with new insights and knowledge.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Leigh Kakaty, Josh Adam Strock, Andrew Colin Fulk

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@amandafurstonberg6684

Staring here at these white walls
An empty canvas on my downfalls
No illusion greater than fear
Try to overcome but my vision's unclear
'Cause all my good intentions been tangled up
All my hopes been buried, gotta dig 'em up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Caught in the clouds, wishing for blue skies
Rolling the river, bound to capsize
If I could grab the wheel and just steer
Try to overcome, the directions unclear 'cause...
All my words I've been saying get tangled up
All my steps coming down seem to trip me up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough, yeah

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Lay me down, take me to the river
Wash away, tell me you'll deliver me
And lay me down, I'm still alive
Rewind, deliver me, deliver me

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again (Deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again (Deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)

Rewind, deliver me, deliver me
Rewind, start again

If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again



All comments from YouTube:

@joestelmach4191

They are a very underrated band ...that deserves more airplay..the are definitely deserving of it

@DoOver2006

Joe you said it.. I am amazed these guys aren't better known, they certainly deserve it.. I seen them in concert with FFDP last year, Pop Evil had the audience pump.. Great concert, excellent band...

@michaelklos739

Maybe more people listening to this, could do it

@nancybranham2085

I have loved these guys for many years now.

@nicoleschatz1282

I'm obsessed with this track...Leigh's voice is amazing on it

@margaretspears446

Amazing lyrics!!! I don't hear this song, I feel it. Love Love Love!

@troymiller1713

Really impressed with Pop Evil. Definitely gonna have this on repeat for awhile.

@joshmeister9586

Waking Lions, Legendary & Rewind are my top 3 favorite songs from this wonderful album.

@amandafurstonberg6684

Staring here at these white walls
An empty canvas on my downfalls
No illusion greater than fear
Try to overcome but my vision's unclear
'Cause all my good intentions been tangled up
All my hopes been buried, gotta dig 'em up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Caught in the clouds, wishing for blue skies
Rolling the river, bound to capsize
If I could grab the wheel and just steer
Try to overcome, the directions unclear 'cause...
All my words I've been saying get tangled up
All my steps coming down seem to trip me up
All my life I've been trying not to mess it up
You know I had enough, yeah

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

Lay me down, take me to the river
Wash away, tell me you'll deliver me
And lay me down, I'm still alive
Rewind, deliver me, deliver me

Lay me down, carry me away
Let the clock unwind the years on tape
Rewind, start again (Deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)
If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again (Deliver me)
(Deliver me, deliver me)

Rewind, deliver me, deliver me
Rewind, start again

If I turn back before I break
I pray my soul my soul to take
Rewind, start again

@kerrymotiejaitis7929

My favorite song from pop evil

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