Parachute
Public Unrest Lyrics
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Ah! You said, this will never be easy
I am tired of all this worthless hassle
Let me go, let me free
I don't want to believe
Why is it so hard? Why is it so confusing?
Get it off my back I want to be free
I am tired of it, sick of it, let me be!
Don't take Him off and soon you will need Him
Don't take Him off cause' your life depends on Him
Don't take Him off and soon you will see
That He's the only one Who can save you and me!
The song "Parachute" by Public Unrest is a cry for freedom from the pressures and obligations of the world. The lyrics express frustration and exhaustion with the struggle to meet these demands and a desire to break free. The repeated "Ah!" indicates a sense of being overwhelmed and possibly even suffocated. The singer pleads to be released from this burden, but also questions why it has to be so difficult and confusing.
The last verse takes a different turn, mentioning the need for someone to rely on in difficult times. The statement "Don't take Him off" refers to the idea that God is the source of strength and guidance that can help during trying times. It's interesting how the song changes from expressing frustration about the weight of the world to acknowledging a need for spiritual help.
Overall, the lyrics of "Parachute" express a common human feeling: the desire for freedom from the struggles of life and a need for hope in the midst of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah! You said, this is an obligation
You told me that this is something I have to do, without any other options
Ah! You said, this will never be easy
You warned me that this task will be difficult and challenging
I am tired of all this worthless hassle
I am exhausted from dealing with all these meaningless problems
Let me go, let me free
Please release me from this burden, and set me free
I don't want to believe
I refuse to believe that this is my only option, despite what you say
Why is it so hard? Why is it so confusing?
Why is this task so difficult and complicated?
Get it off my back I want to be free
I want this task to be removed from my responsibility, so I can be free
I am tired of it, sick of it, let me be!
I am exhausted and fed up with this task, so please let me go!
Don't take Him off and soon you will need Him
Do not dismiss the importance of having faith in God, because you may need Him in the future
Don't take Him off cause' your life depends on Him
Do not abandon your faith in God, because your life relies on Him
Don't take Him off and soon you will see
If you continue to have faith in God, you will eventually realize His importance in your life
That He's the only one Who can save you and me!
God is the only one who can rescue us from our troubles and provide salvation
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.