Sandbox
Running From Dharma Lyrics
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Those days flew by so fast
Sandbox memories I can't outrun my past
It passes by just like the day he cast aside
His only son left me here just one
When will I stand and rise above this life
Who's grip still holds me down
These words come so clearly
Cast aside a childhood lost
Shadow walking far too long
Some words once spoken can't be taken back
So here I am and here I stand
King of castles made of sand
Nowhere left to go and every night
I pray and dream but in the end you will not come back
Walk the same as you walk
Talk the same as you talk
Raised me up to be the man you used to be
When will I stand
Who I am not who I'm supposed to be
The lyrics of "Sandbox" by Running From Dharma poignantly express the artist's struggle with memories of the past and the desire to move forward in life. The opening lines, "Think about you all the time, Those days flew by so fast" show how memories of the past still hold a strong grip on the artist. The reference to "Sandbox memories" paints a picture of a childhood spent playing in the sand, but the memories are now inescapable, and the artist cannot outrun his past.
The artist's pain is further highlighted in the line "His only son left me here just one", revealing an abandonment by someone who was meant to be the artist's protector and guide. The artist is then left questioning when he will "stand and rise above this life", and be free from the grip of the past. The lyrics "Who's grip still holds me down, These words come so clearly, Who'll save me from myself" reveal the artist's internal struggle and desire for a savior.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of loss and regret that is expressed in lines such as "Cast aside a childhood lost" and "Some words once spoken can't be taken back". However, the artist acknowledges that he is still standing and has made his own path in life, as reflected in the lines "So here I am and here I stand, King of castles made of sand". The overall message of the song is one of longing for closure and acceptance of the past, while acknowledging the strength gained from experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Think about you all the time
I am constantly thinking about someone important to me
Those days flew by so fast
Time passed quickly and I miss the memories of those days
Sandbox memories I can't outrun my past
Childhood memories are haunting me and I cannot escape my past
It passes by just like the day he cast aside
Time passes by quickly, just like the moment when someone important to me abandoned me
His only son left me here just one
I was left alone by someone who was like a family to me
When will I stand and rise above this life
I want to overcome the difficulties in my life and move forward
Who's grip still holds me down
Someone is still holding me back from achieving my goals
These words come so clearly
My thoughts are clear and focused
Who'll save me from myself
I need someone to help me overcome my inner struggles
Cast aside a childhood lost
I have abandoned my childhood memories and experiences
Shadow walking far too long
I have been living in someone else's shadow for too long
Some words once spoken can't be taken back
Words have power and once they are said, they cannot be unsaid
So here I am and here I stand
I am facing my current situation and standing my ground
King of castles made of sand
I have built and ruled over things that are ultimately temporary and fleeting
Nowhere left to go and every night
I feel like I have reached a dead end and every night I am left with my thoughts
I pray and dream but in the end you will not come back
I hope and wish for a specific person or situation to come back into my life, but it is unlikely to happen
Walk the same as you walk
I am trying to imitate someone else's behavior
Talk the same as you talk
I am trying to imitate someone else's way of speaking
Raised me up to be the man you used to be
I was taught to be like someone who was an important influence in my life
When will I stand
I want to find the strength to stand on my own
Who I am not who I'm supposed to be
I want to be true to myself and not try to conform to someone else's expectations
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