Exit Summer
Set Your Goals Lyrics


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I know that things have never come too easily for us
And with every door that opened, a dozen seem to shut.
We took a crash course in how to co-exist
But we never once expected this.
We paved the way for others and we did it all ourselves,
Never slowing down or asking anyone for help.
Conviction came when no one else believed in us.
And will you regret all that we've done (we’ve done)
And all the sacrifices for the songs?
Will you even look back when it's gone (it’s gone)
When there's nobody left to sing along?

We had nothing left to lose and we had everything to learn.
We didn't give a damn if home was there when we returned.
We jumped into the seat, drove straight into the dark.
We couldn't wait to disembark.
We learned about each other more with every place we went.
We learned that we had more than just ourselves to represent.
We tried so hard to keep from hitting self-destruct.

And will you regret all that we've done (we’ve done)
And all the sacrifices for the songs?
Will you even look back when it's gone (it’s gone)
When there's nobody left to sing along?

All we are is taking one more song.
Heaven and Hell are both depending on how we bond.
How we all relate to circumstance.
Took the call and took a chance
That leaves us looking up
And helps us to grow up
And helps us to grow up

Don't let it slip away

When every break we got
Would come with such bad luck,




The others gave and took.
We're not oblivious.

Overall Meaning

In "Exit Summer," Set Your Goals reflects on their journey as a band and the struggles they faced along the way. The lyrics speak to the challenges they faced in getting started, including the difficulty of finding success and the sacrifices they made to pursue their dreams. Despite these challenges, they remained committed to their cause and focused on their passion for creating music. The song captures the sense of urgency that comes with pursuing a dream and the fear of looking back with regret.


The band provides a glimpse into their dynamic, sharing the ways that they learned and grew from each other as they traveled and performed together. They also touch on the self-destructive behavior that can come from living a life without clear direction. Ultimately, the lyrics emphasize the importance of living in the present and not letting opportunities slip away.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that things have never come too easily for us
We have faced our share of challenges and obstacles throughout our journey.


And with every door that opened, a dozen seem to shut.
For every opportunity that came our way, several others slipped out of reach.


We took a crash course in how to co-exist
We had to quickly learn how to work together and coexist as a team.


But we never once expected this.
Despite our preparations, we were not anticipating some of the challenges we encountered.


We paved the way for others and we did it all ourselves,
We were pioneers in our field and achieved our success without relying on outside help.


Never slowing down or asking anyone for help.
We worked tirelessly and independently to accomplish our goals.


Conviction came when no one else believed in us.
We had faith in ourselves even when others doubted our abilities.


And will you regret all that we've done (we’ve done)
Will you look back on our accomplishments with regret?


And all the sacrifices for the songs?
All the hard work, dedication, and personal sacrifices we made in the name of our music.


Will you even look back when it's gone (it’s gone)
When our time in the spotlight is over, will you reflect on our journey?


When there's nobody left to sing along?
When our music no longer resonates with anyone and our audience has moved on.


We had nothing left to lose and we had everything to learn.
We took risks and embraced new experiences because we had nothing to lose and everything to gain.


We didn't give a damn if home was there when we returned.
We were willing to sacrifice our safety and security for the sake of our passion.


We jumped into the seat, drove straight into the dark.
We boldly pursued our dreams even when the path was uncertain and unclear.


We couldn't wait to disembark.
We were enthusiastic and eager to explore new horizons.


We learned about each other more with every place we went.
Our travels brought us closer together and helped us understand each other on a deeper level.


We learned that we had more than just ourselves to represent.
We realized that we were not just representing ourselves, but our entire community and fanbase.


We tried so hard to keep from hitting self-destruct.
We were aware of the dangers of burning out and worked hard to avoid collapsing under pressure.


All we are is taking one more song.
Our entire identity is wrapped up in our music and the songs we produce.


Heaven and Hell are both depending on how we bond.
Our relationships and connections with each other are crucial to our success and well-being.


How we all relate to circumstance.
Our ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances will determine our fate.


Took the call and took a chance
We seized the opportunity to pursue our passion and took a risk.


That leaves us looking up
Our experiences have taught us to be optimistic and hopeful.


And helps us to grow up
Our journey has helped us mature and gain wisdom.


Don't let it slip away
We must cherish our experiences and not take them for granted.


When every break we got would come with such bad luck,
Even when we caught a lucky break, it often came with its own set of challenges or complications.


The others gave and took.
Our success was not entirely our own and was impacted by the actions of others.


We're not oblivious.
We are aware of the factors that contributed to our success and do not take them for granted.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIKE AMBROSE, JORDAN PAUL BROWN, DANIEL LEVI CODDAIRE, AUDELIO FLORES, JOE SAUCEDO, MATTHEW OPRE WILSON, BRIAN MCTERNNAN

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Michael Stepowyj

the three songs that have been released are all so awesome cant wait to see them at warped!

a1staek

I get the feeling the song expresses how difficult it is to be a musician under an independent label. When you're independent, a band gets a lot less money. So when people actually buy their music, they deserve every penny they get. Set Your Goals is a great band.

asbmovies92

I love FYS and SYG. This will be an awesome album. \m/

justincooke182

Digging it. Can't wait for the new album.

scott

fucking loving this!! sounded awesome live, super stoked for the new album now!! gonna be sick!

Cal

Really sick, greatto gear punk in the verses, and the chorus is epic!

Notorious P.I.G

I have been following this band more or less since they started and they are one of my favourite bands. This band deserves to be much bigger than they are now. Not going to slate any other bands but there are many that are below par and getting more recognition that these guys.

xpuggle

this song is waaaaaay too awesome to be this short

Andrew Fitzpatrick

THROWBACK! Love it.

Unbound Chris

This and 'Certain' have sealed the fact i'm buying this album.

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