Maverick
Runaway Droid Lyrics
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Not a boy, not a man, something in-between
Are they ever gonna take, gonna take me seriously
Every day on the bus from school while the other kids are playin' it cool
My head is in the clouds and I'm pullin' out some serious G's
I've got a future in the sky somewhere
One day I'm gonna make it up there
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
Everything makes sense up here
When I'm tearin' through the atmosphere
I'm a maverick
I was made to fly
Just a fly boy with ripped up jeans
Not a Top Gun yet, something in-between
How'm I ever gonna be what I'm gonna be here on the ground
They won't put me at the top of my class
They say I like goin' too fast
Are they ever gonna stop, ever gonna stop slowin' me down
There's a bogey in the sky somewhere
One day I'm gonna meet him up there
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
I'm gonna fire it up and leave this world behind
Everything makes sense up here
When I'm tearin' through the atmosphere
I'm a maverick
I was made to fly
There's a bogey in the sky somewhere
One day I'm gonna meet him up there
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
I'm gonna fire it up and leave this world behind
Everything makes sense up here
When I'm tearin' through the atmosphere
I'm a maverick
I was made to fly
The lyrics of Runaway Droid's song "Maverick" paint a picture of a young individual who is caught between the transition from childhood to adulthood. The first verse describes this person as a "skinny kid with ripped up jeans," neither a boy nor a man but somewhere in between. The individual questions if they will ever be taken seriously by others, feeling out of place while other kids play it cool. Despite these doubts, the singer's dreams soar to the sky. Their head is in the clouds as they imagine a future full of potential and success, pulling out serious G's (acceleration) while riding the bus from school. They believe they have a destiny up in the sky, confident that one day they will make it there and leave their current world behind.
In the chorus, the singer declares themselves a maverick, someone who goes against the norm and follows their own path. They feel they were made to fly, not conform to the expectations placed upon them. The second verse continues the theme of this individual's determination to break free and achieve their dreams. They see themselves as a "fly boy with ripped up jeans," not yet a Top Gun (a reference to the famous film) but embodying that rebellious and determined spirit. They question how they can truly become what they aspire to be if they remain grounded and restricted by others who try to slow them down.
Overall, "Maverick" is an anthem of ambition and defiance. It highlights the struggles and doubts faced by someone who dares to dream big, desiring to break free from societal expectations and reach for the skies. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, belief, and determination in the pursuit of a life beyond the ordinary.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a skinny kid with ripped up jeans
I am a young and slender individual who dresses in tattered denim.
Not a boy, not a man, something in-between
I am neither a child nor an adult; I exist in an indeterminate state.
Are they ever gonna take, gonna take me seriously
Will others ever regard me with seriousness and respect?
Every day on the bus from school while the other kids are playin' it cool
While my peers engage in casual behavior, I travel home on the bus.
My head is in the clouds and I'm pullin' out some serious G's
My mind is filled with lofty aspirations, and I am making significant efforts to achieve them.
I've got a future in the sky somewhere
I envision a promising destiny in the heavens.
One day I'm gonna make it up there
Eventually, I will succeed in reaching those heights.
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
I will launch my metallic wings into the firmament.
I'm gonna fire it up and leave this world behind
I will ignite my passion and depart from this current existence.
Everything makes sense up here
In this elevated state, everything becomes clear and comprehensible.
When I'm tearin' through the atmosphere
As I soar rapidly through the atmospheric layers.
I'm a maverick
I am an independent and unconventional individual.
I was made to fly
My purpose is to soar through the skies.
Just a fly boy with ripped up jeans
I am a young man who proudly wears tattered denim.
Not a Top Gun yet, something in-between
I have not yet achieved the status of a skilled pilot but exist in an intermediate stage.
How'm I ever gonna be what I'm gonna be here on the ground
In this earthly realm, how can I attain the person I aspire to become?
They won't put me at the top of my class
Others refuse to recognize me as the best in my group.
They say I like goin' too fast
They accuse me of enjoying excessive speed.
Are they ever gonna stop, ever gonna stop slowin' me down
Will they ever cease impeding my progress and hindering my speed?
There's a bogey in the sky somewhere
An unidentified aircraft lurks in the heavens.
One day I'm gonna meet him up there
Someday, I will encounter and confront this unknown presence in the sky.
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
I will deploy my sturdy wings made of metal into the celestial expanse.
I'm gonna fire it up and leave this world behind
I will ignite my ambition and forsake this current realm.
I'm a maverick
I am an independent and unconventional individual.
I was made to fly
My purpose is to soar through the skies.
There's a bogey in the sky somewhere
An unidentified aircraft lurks in the heavens.
One day I'm gonna meet him up there
Someday, I will encounter and confront this unknown presence in the sky.
I'm gonna put these iron wings into the sky
I will deploy my sturdy wings made of metal into the celestial expanse.
I'm gonna fire it up and leave this world behind
I will ignite my ambition and forsake this current realm.
Everything makes sense up here
In this elevated state, everything becomes clear and comprehensible.
When I'm tearin' through the atmosphere
As I soar rapidly through the atmospheric layers.
I'm a maverick
I am an independent and unconventional individual.
I was made to fly
My purpose is to soar through the skies.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Robert Vickery
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