dont write me off
Riding Bikes Lyrics
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The lyrics of Riding Bikes' song Don't Write Me Off is an introspective piece about struggling with one's actions and feeling remorseful about it. The song describes a feeling of being lost and helpless, the singer finds himself unable to explain his situation to himself or to others around him. He wants to feel the way he used to feel, but the burden of guilt is weighing him down. The line "Breathing in the air left by tired clouds" creates an image of melancholy and sadness, adding to the emotions conveyed in the song.
The chorus "Don't write me off just yet" is the singer's plea for understanding and compassion. Despite his mistakes, he wants to be given a chance to redeem himself. The lines "Strung out and stripped by all my innocence. Filled my hopes so high" highlights the frustration of having one's expectations crushed and innocence taken away. The second verse talks about a shattered mirror and the consequences of one's actions. The line "so easy to look behind when you stopped running in place" shows the internal conflict of wanting to go back and change things, but realizing that it's too late. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer wanting to open his eyes again and be healed.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing in the air. left by tired clouds.
Taking in the air that has been left behind by the clouds that have exhausted themselves.
i'm sorry all I know is this time i can't.
Sorry, but this time I cannot do what is expected.
i can't explain myself.
I am unable to articulate my thoughts and feelings.
i still wanna breathe the way i used to breathe.
I wish I could go back to breathing like I used to, without this burden on my chest.
don't write me off just yet.
Please don't give up on me yet.
couldn't you see me slipping into this.
Didn't you notice me gradually falling into this state?
too late now mirror's on the ground and shattered by my fist.
It is too late now and I have already broken the mirror with my anger and frustration.
strung out and stripped by all my innocence.
I feel exhausted and stripped of all my purity, as if I have lost my innocence.
filled my hopes so high.
I had such high hopes and expectations, but now they seem unattainable.
understand that there's no excuse for my actions.
I want you to know that there is no justification for what I have done.
i don't know how to deal with myself.
I am struggling to cope with myself and the situation I am in.
i'm falling too far this time.
This time, I am spiraling out of control and falling too deeply.
so easy to look behind. when you stopped running in place.
It is easy to look back and reflect when you have stopped running in circles.
open my eyes again so i can see and let this song be the sound that heals me.
I hope that by opening my eyes again, I can see clearly and let this song be the thing that helps me heal.
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Last Band Ever
This song is still rocked at regular intervals. If a member of Riding Bikes sees this: You made great music and it will never be forgotten! <3
Murugain
this song's name came to my head while i was about to pee, just because I thought "It's about time to make this family name proud" haha, good old memories, I agree with those saying this band should've rung more.
matt mcmanus
around 12 years ago and still remember the lyrics...miss the good old franklinville vfw days.
Kevin Crafton
I was always impressed Riding Bikes never made more noise...I loved them above most other Jersey bands around their level and above (Finding Westerly, Tokyo Rose, Armour for Sleep) but all are great and I wish the EP links still worked
Simonalexandervallejo
@Moortz is this offer still available?? I’m trying so hard to find it and can’t
tipthescales34 uhuh
Return to arms is in there too! Nj did have a great music scene still does though
Moortz
I have a burned copy of the EP, I can get you the songs
Travis Lechner
so jacked i found this! i first heard this approx 1 million years ago back when soulseek was a thing
Doc Gladstone
heard this like, in 2006 man.. yeah this brings me back..
Julio Cesar Gonzalez
Necesito tener esta canción y no hay forma de descargarla :(