Sarah Gale
Riding Bikes Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Sarah Gale" by Riding Bikes effectively convey the struggles of facing the challenges of life and pursuing dreams. The song talks about the fear of losing in the end and the various dreams and pressures one encounters in life. The meeting point of dreams and reality often leads to disappointments and the harsh realities of life. Despite hoping for a better life, the daily struggle just seems to go on, and it feels like life is just passing by.
However, amidst all the confusion, all the character in the song wants is Sarah Gale, and the rest can be sacrificed. The lyrics are symbolic of the fact that when one sets their eyes on a goal, everything else fades in significance. The song speaks to the complexities of life and encapsulates the feeling of being trapped in between dreams and reality, and the struggle to balance it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear of losing in the end.
I am afraid that in the end, I will lose everything that matters to me.
So many dreams and pressures.
I have a lot of dreams, but I also feel the pressure to achieve them.
Dreams meet reality.
My dreams collide with the reality of my life.
Reality dampers dreams.
The reality of my life dampens my dreams and makes them seem impossible.
Life just passes me by.
My life seems to be passing me by, and I am not sure how to catch up.
All I want is you.
Despite everything else going on in my life, all I really want is you.
The rest I'll sacrifice.
I am willing to sacrifice everything else in my life to be with you.
Seeing what I want.
I can see what I want in my mind, but I don't know how to make it a reality.
Seeing what could be.
I can see what my life could be like if I achieve my dreams, but I am not sure how to get there.
Living what is one big mess with me.
My life is a mess, and I am struggling to make sense of it.
Somewhere in between.
I am somewhere in between my dreams and reality, and I am not sure which way to turn.
Dreams meet reality.
My dreams and reality continue to clash with each other.
Reality dampens dreams.
The reality of my life continues to make my dreams seem impossible.
All I want is you.
Despite everything else going on in my life, all I really want is you.
Life just passes me by.
My life seems to be passing me by, and I am not sure how to catch up.
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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00:00 - Distance
02:49 - The Family Name
06:48 - Goodbye Caroline
10:21 - Don't Write Me Off
13:54 - Waiting Game
17:08 - Reaching Out
20:31 - Sarah Gale
@blairellis5052
So many childhood memories listening to this EP. So glad you uploaded. Thank you
@DouglasSharp-pc3vg
I absolutely love you for this. Been trying to find this EP for atleast 10 years! ❤️❤️❤️
@skyDN1974
WOW what a cool channel. Can’t wait to listen to this in full
@Mattyice1989
Thank you!! Been so many years since I heard goodbye Caroline, love this band thanks for the memories
@largemale8129
Thanks dude. Been needing this for years. Nostalgia is a bitch.
@_socinus
Thanks for uploading this!
@radicalraccoon
Reminds me of Armor for Sleep at certain points.
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