Flatline
ROAM Lyrics


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Go and decay, I'm finding out
I was never awake enough til now
Cause the clock kept running and I still had nothing
You can delay it, oh no doubt
You can bury your burdens in the ground
But they'll just start growing out

You've been frozen in place comparing to
The next above, the same as you
There was never a thing you couldn't do

I don't wanna wake up when I flatline
Thinking that I've wasted all my time
I don't wanna hope that I'll be fine
Run away, won't run away
I don't wanna know now what I'll know then
Never wanna feel my heart stop beating
I don't wanna grow out of this feeling
I don't wanna wake up when I'm dead

Just like the way the water runs and never stops for anyone
Seconds, moons and years have gone away
But if I'm never awake then how could I be too late?
How could I be the reason for this all today?

You've been frozen in place comparing to
The next above, the same as you
There was never a thing you couldn't do

I don't wanna wake up when I flatline
Thinking that I've wasted all my time
I don't wanna hold back, I'll be fine
Run away, won't run away
I don't wanna know now what I'll know then
Never wanna feel my heart stop beating
I don't wanna grow out of this feeling
I don't wanna wake up when I'm dead

So don't wait now for something to give
To just fall into place, find a reason to live
Don't wait now
For something to give
To just fall into place, find a reason to live

I don't wanna wake up when I flatline
Thinking that I've wasted all my time
I don't wanna hope that I'll be fine
Run away, won't run away
I don't wanna wake up when I flatline
Thinking that I've wasted all my time
I don't wanna hold back, I'll be fine
Run away, won't run away
I don't wanna know now what I'll know then
Never wanna feel my heart stop beating
I don't wanna grow out of this feeling




I don't wanna wake up when I'm dead
And I don't wanna wake up when I'm dead

Overall Meaning

The song "Flatline" by ROAM is about being aware of the preciousness of time and not wasting it. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to the realization that they have been living life on autopilot, going through the motions without really living. The clock has kept ticking but they have nothing to show for it. The song urges listeners to seize the day and find a reason to live before it's too late.


The phrase "I don't wanna wake up when I flatline" is a metaphor for not wanting to realize too late that one has wasted their life. The song highlights the importance of living in the moment, rather than constantly comparing oneself to others and feeling inadequate. The lyrics suggest that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams, but they need to be proactive and not wait for things to fall into place.


Overall, the song has a motivational message, encouraging listeners to make the most of their time and live their lives to the fullest.


Interesting facts about the song "Flatline":


Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning

Go and decay, I'm finding out
Realizing that life is short and time is running out.


I was never awake enough til now
Feeling like not enough has been accomplished in life yet.


Cause the clock kept running and I still had nothing
Feeling like time has passed without making progress or achieving goals.


You can delay it, oh no doubt
Acknowledging that it's possible to procrastinate and put off important things.


You can bury your burdens in the ground
Ignoring problems or responsibilities by pretending they don't exist.


But they'll just start growing out
Problems will not go away by ignoring them and will only become worse over time.


You've been frozen in place comparing to
Feeling stuck in life and comparing oneself to others.


The next above, the same as you
Feeling like everyone is the same and not standing out among the crowd.


There was never a thing you couldn't do
Believing that anything is possible and not giving up on dreams.


I don't wanna wake up when I flatline
Not wanting to realize too late that life could have been lived differently, with more purpose and fulfillment.


Thinking that I've wasted all my time
Feeling regret for not making the most of the time that has been given.


I don't wanna hope that I'll be fine
Not wanting to rely on hope alone when it comes to achieving goals or living a meaningful life.


Run away, won't run away
Feeling a pull to run away from challenges, but staying and facing them instead.


I don't wanna know now what I'll know then
Wanting to take action and live fully in the present, so as not to have regrets in the future.


Never wanna feel my heart stop beating
Wanting to experience life to the fullest and not miss out on opportunities.


I don't wanna grow out of this feeling
Not wanting to lose the desire to live fully and with purpose.


Just like the way the water runs and never stops for anyone
Feeling like time passes quickly and is not something that can be stopped or paused for anyone.


Seconds, moons and years have gone away
Reflecting on the passage of time and how quickly it can go by.


But if I'm never awake then how could I be too late?
Realizing that it's never too late to start living fully and with purpose.


How could I be the reason for this all today?
Wondering how to make the most of the time left.


So don't wait now for something to give
Encouraging action and not waiting for things to happen on their own.


To just fall into place, find a reason to live
Seeking out meaning and purpose in life, and making it happen rather than waiting for it to happen.


I don't wanna hold back, I'll be fine
Not wanting to let fear or doubts hold one back from living fully.


And I don't wanna wake up when I'm dead
Not wanting to have regrets when it's too late to make a change.




Writer(s): Roam

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