Coward
Sarah and the Sundays Lyrics
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It′s a bit of a nightmare, now isn't it?
Reform the rituals
But you wanted a life there, now didn′t you?
Life is hard and I'm a coward
And if I could I'd drown for hours
I can′t escape, I can′t be dour so
Hey, did you see the lights?
This is all that we talked of come yesterday
Just when the feelings right
It will all just go bad in a different way
Life is hard and I'm a coward
And if I could I′d drown for hours
I can't escape, I can′t be dour so
We can wait and mourn the power
Life is hard and I'm a coward
And if I could I′d drown for hours
I can't escape, I can't be dour so
We can wait and mourn thе power
The song "Coward" by Sarah and the Sundays touches on the difficulties of life and the struggle to cope with them. The line "Here come the chemicals" could refer to the different chemicals produced by the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which affect our emotions and can cause anxiety and depression. The next line "It's a bit of a nightmare, now isn't it?" suggests that the feelings and emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with.
The idea of reforming rituals may refer to trying to find new and better coping mechanisms, but the next line "But you wanted a life there, now didn't you?" implies that making changes can be difficult when you feel trapped in your current circumstances. The chorus expresses the singer's feelings of helplessness and wanting to escape from their problems, saying "Life is hard and I'm a coward. And if I could I'd drown for hours."
The second verse talks about the fleeting nature of happiness and how things can quickly take a turn for the worse. "Hey, did you see the lights? This is all that we talked of come yesterday. Just when the feelings right, it will all just go bad in a different way." It suggests that despite the best efforts, life can be unpredictable and full of ups and downs. But the chorus remains unchanged, expressing the wish to escape, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the chemicals
The difficult and complex situations have arisen, making things worse.
It's a bit of a nightmare, now isn't it?
The circumstances of the situation is bad and unfavorable, causing trouble.
Reform the rituals
Change the habits in order to improve the situation.
But you wanted a life there, now didn't you?
Although things are difficult, the person had hoped for a better life.
Hey, did you see the lights?
Have you noticed the positive aspects of life?
This is all that we talked of come yesterday
Our dreams and hopes from the past are what we focus on.
Just when the feelings right
Just when everything seems to be going well and feeling good, something negative happens.
It will all just go bad in a different way
Things may change, but they will still go wrong, just in a different form.
Life is hard and I'm a coward
Life is challenging and I am afraid to face it.
And if I could I'd drown for hours
If possible, I would rather escape the stresses of life by hiding or avoiding them.
I can't escape, I can't be dour so
However, I cannot hide from my problems forever, and I cannot be too serious or negative.
We can wait and mourn the power
We can only accept the situation and grieve for our loss of control.
Life is hard and I'm a coward
Again, I am afraid and hesitant to face the difficulties of life.
And if I could I'd drown for hours
If possible, I would rather escape the stresses of life by hiding or avoiding them.
I can't escape, I can't be dour so
However, I cannot hide from my problems forever, and I cannot be too serious or negative.
We can wait and mourn the power
We can only accept the situation and grieve for our loss of control.
Writer(s): Brendan James Whyburn, Liam Ryan Yorgensen, Declan Donohue Chill, Richard Quinn Lane, Miles Roy Mccarthy-reynolds
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A. Nonymoose
on Moving On
There already is a band called 'The Sundays'. IMMENSELY better than you.