Although Shades Apart has not released an album since Sonic Boom, they continue to play live shows on occasion.
Way Out
Shades Apart Lyrics
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Sick and tired of hearing how good things used to be
Live my life for me
I found a way out
You only brought me down
You wanted me to share in your misery
Is it so cool to whine?
I can only laugh about what happened to me
I know what you're about
Tired of hearing how things aren't good anymore
Leaving you behind
Won't listen to your lines
I found out just in time
Not going down
The song "Way Out" by Shades Apart is a powerful anthem about breaking free from the negativity and toxicity of a relationship. The opening lines, "I found a way out, Sick and tired of hearing how good things used to be, Live my life for me," set the tone for a song that celebrates the act of taking control of one's own life and moving beyond the negativity of the past.
The next verse continues this theme by detailing the way in which the other person in the relationship brought the singer down, attempting to impose their own misery onto them while enjoying the act of complaining. The singer is able to rise above this and laugh it off, feeling "finally out" of the relationship and no longer willing to "listen to your lines." The song finishes with a determined declaration that the singer is "not going down" back into the same patterns of before.
Overall, "Way Out" is a song that encourages listeners to break free from anything that is holding them back in their lives, whether it be a toxic relationship or any other negative situation. The energy and defiance of the song make it a powerful statement of independence and self-care.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a way out
I have discovered a solution to my problems and am moving forward
Sick and tired of hearing how good things used to be
I am exhausted of constantly hearing about the past, and yearn for present happiness
Live my life for me
I will dictate my own decisions and live life on my own terms
You only brought me down
Your negative attitude and actions impacted me negatively as well
You wanted me to share in your misery
You wanted me to feel the same way you do, and were not supportive of my own well-being
Is it so cool to whine?
Is complaining about everything really that admirable or enjoyable?
I can only laugh about what happened to me
I can choose to find humor in past misfortunes, and move forward without dwelling on them
Finally out
I have successfully left a negative situation behind me, and am no longer stuck
I know what you're about
I am aware of your true motives and intentions
Tired of hearing how things aren't good anymore
I am exhausted of listening to negative talk, and yearn for more positive attitudes
Leaving you behind
I am moving on from a toxic individual or situation, and cutting ties completely
Won't listen to your lines
I will not be swayed by any false promises or manipulation tactics
I found out just in time
I discovered the truth or solution right before it was too late
Not going down
I refuse to let negative influences or situations bring me down
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADEM SADI ILHAN, JOHNNY LYNCH
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