Uprising Down Under
Sam Roberts Lyrics


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You feel the weight of the weight on your shoulders
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through leather fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher

All the things that you are I provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah I can wait for a while 'cause I got time

Wish you was less of a way his
With it were more of the way you could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style

All the things that you are I provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)

Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on

And all the things that you are I provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time

And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time




And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Roberts's "Uprising Down Under" seem to delve into the burden of life's responsibilities and the struggle to find oneself amidst the chaos. The weight of the world seems to be on the singer's shoulders, as he navigates through life's struggles, and every day feels shorter and colder. However, this individual is not alone; they have someone by their side, hand in hand, as they walk through the proverbial "leather fire." The imagery of mountains bleeding red as the sun gets higher adds to the idea of a world in turmoil.


The singer seems to offer their support and protection to their loved one as they traverse through the challenges of life. They provide all that the other person needs. The phrase "Til your footprint is swept away by the tide" hints at the ephemeral nature of life and how everything fades away eventually. However, the singer is willing to wait patiently until the other person is ready to accept what they have to offer.


The lyrics take a bittersweet turn as the singer wishes that their loved one had more faith in them rather than someone else. Nevertheless, they promise to wait until the other person realizes their mistake and sets themselves free. The chorus repeats the lines "all the things that you are, I provide" and "I can wait for a while, I got time" to drive home the point that everything is temporary, and the singer is willing to wait for what's right.


Line by Line Meaning

You feel the weight of the weight on your shoulders
You are burdened by the responsibility and pressure of life


'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
Time passes too quickly and life gets harder


And hand in hand we walk through leather fire
We face difficult situations together, with determination and courage


The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher
Nature reflects the intensity of our struggles, but we endure them as the day progresses


All the things that you are I provide
I offer all that I am to support you and make you happy


Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I will be there for you until the end of your journey


I can wait for a while, I don't mind
I am patient and willing to be there for you, no matter how long it takes


Wish you was less of a way his
I wish you were not so influenced by others and could be your true self


With it were more of the way you could be
I wish you would embrace your potential and be the best version of yourself


And you could put your faith in me for a while
I hope you can trust me to support you during a difficult time


In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style
I want you to find true freedom and happiness, even if it means we might grow apart


Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Music has the power to lift us out of darkness and inspire change


Whoever said that is stringing you along
Those who dismiss the power of music are misleading you


We're all afraid to be dead and gone
We are all afraid of our own mortality and the legacy we leave behind when we pass


This will live on it will live on it will live on
But music has the power to transcend time and mortality, and its impact will endure


And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
I hope you find everything you seek in life


Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
Before the end of your journey, I hope you find fulfillment and meaning


And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
I am willing to be patient and support you throughout your journey


Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
I have the time and patience to wait for you to find what you are looking for




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sam Lewis Roberts

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jilaplante5

You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through a land of fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher

All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah I can wait for a while 'cause I got time

Wish it was less of the way it is
Wish it were more of the way it could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style

All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)

Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on

And all the things that you are I'll provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time

And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)



All comments from YouTube:

jilaplante5

You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders
'Cause everyday gets shorter and colder
And hand in hand we walk through a land of fire
The mountains bleed red as the sun gets higher

All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah I can wait for a while 'cause I got time

Wish it was less of the way it is
Wish it were more of the way it could be
And you could put your faith in me for a while
In the end I hope you're free 'cause I'll be out of style

All the things that you are I'll provide
'Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)

Whoever said you can't be saved by a song
Whoever said that is stringing you along
We're all afraid to be dead and gone
This will live on it will live on it will live on

And all the things that you are I'll provide
Til your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time

And all the things you're looking for I hope you'll find
Before your footprint is swept away by the tide
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time
And I can wait for a while, I don't mind
Yeah, I can wait for a while, I got time (I got time)

Graydon Wallace

Gorgeous tune. One of his best! A Stone Would Cry Out, which closes Chemical City is also beautifully atmospheric and longing

Emily G's Music & More

This song is so beautiful!

Cheryl Walcott

Just love this song

James Usher

under appreciated band

Northern Girl

I love this song and the person who shared it with me.

Meg Ellison

this is going to be my wedding song one day 

Mike Pasichnuk

"all the things you want.... I hope you find"

Richy Q

soooo did you get married yet

E

Meg Ellison this was my wedding song ❤️❤️❤️

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