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New Plateau
Shapes & Colors Lyrics
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To get up and walk away
The boy that you knew is not here today,
He's sorting out the mess he′s made
And the only way out --
Through the tears and the doubt --
Is a road paved with loss and pain
When I finally hit the ground
You'll know it when you hear the sound
Why do you stand in the line of fire
When you know it burns?
Why are you dreaming of a finish line
When there's much to learn --
So much left to learn?
You′re giving it all away
For somebody else to know your pain,
But don′t let go
You helped me back onto my feet
I let my failures swallow everything
Now there's no one to hold,
I′m on my own
Finding my way back home
And if I make it alone to a new plateau
Maybe you'll get why I had to go
′Cuz despite what I did
And all that was said,
It's better this way in the end
′Cuz all you ever do is weigh me down
Why do you stand in the line of fire
When you know it burns?
Why are you dreaming of a finish line
When there's much to learn --
So much left to learn?
You're giving it all away
For somebody else to know your pain,
But don′t let go
You are much more than you think you are
You′re stronger than you say you are
Even when you fall apart
But don't let go
The lyrics of New Plateau by Shapes & Colors explore the theme of personal growth and self-discovery. The singer reveals that they have reached a turning point in their life where they can finally walk away from a toxic relationship or situation. They acknowledge the mistakes they have made in the past and the pain and loss they will have to endure to move forward. They then question why someone else would willingly subject themselves to the same kind of pain and self-sabotage when there is still so much to learn and achieve in life. The singer also acknowledges the support they have received from another person in their life, but ultimately admits to the fact that they must navigate the journey of life alone to reach their new plateau.
The use of metaphor in the song is striking. The idea of a new plateau is meant to symbolize a new stage in life that has been reached after much pain and struggle. The line of fire is meant to represent the difficult and painful experiences one must endure to achieve personal growth. The lyrics encourage the listener to rise above their fears and insecurities and embrace their inner strength to overcome whatever obstacles come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I just found out that I’m strong enough
I have realized that I have the strength to move on
To get up and walk away
To leave behind what’s not serving me
The boy that you knew is not here today,
The person you knew in the past is not present any longer
He's sorting out the mess he’s made
He’s taking responsibility for his actions and trying to make things right
And the only way out --
The way to move past it all
Through the tears and the doubt --
Despite the sadness and uncertainty
Is a road paved with loss and pain
It’s a difficult journey filled with heartache
So if I ever come around,
If I ever return
When I finally hit the ground
When I experience failure
You'll know it when you hear the sound
You’ll be able to tell by my actions and demeanor
Why do you stand in the line of fire
Why do you subject yourself to pain
When you know it burns?
When you’re aware of the damage it causes
Why are you dreaming of a finish line
Why are you in a hurry to achieve a goal
When there's much to learn --
When there’s still so much to comprehend
So much left to learn?
So much that you don’t know yet?
You're giving it all away
You’re sacrificing everything
For somebody else to know your pain,
To appease or please someone else
But don’ t let go
But don’t surrender
You helped me back onto my feet
You supported me when I was down
I let my failures swallow everything
I allowed my mistakes to consume me
Now there's no one to hold,
Now no one can guide me
I'm on my own
Alone and responsible for my actions
Finding my way back home
Trying to regain my sense of self
And if I make it alone to a new plateau
And if I successfully reach another level on my own
Maybe you'll get why I had to go
Perhaps you’ll understand why I had to leave
'Cuz despite what I did
Although I made mistakes
And all that was said,
And everything that transpired
It's better this way in the end
It’s preferable for things to be as they are now
'Cuz all you ever do is weigh me down
Because it always feels like you’re holding me back
You are much more than you think you are
You have more potential than you believe
You're stronger than you say you are
You have a greater level of strength than you claim
Even when you fall apart
Despite when everything is falling apart
But don’t let go
But don’t give up
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LillyHaas12
So good!
@ZACKLIFETH
Spotify random song. Nice!!
@SoloGrayson
Love it guys!! Keep up the amazing work!
@begglez
Damn guys this has been one of my favorite songs of yours since I first heard it live, I'm excited that I can finally listen to it whenever I want. Please never stop making music because you're all wonderful.
@emilytuckey
Heard this live at The Palace! This is amazing!! Never stop making music!
@igorp397
Shiiiit insane song, loved it, please keep doing your songs, even if you don't have a big fan base or are nto that famous, you have a really astouding and unique quality/ vibe/ song
@LevierKL
Just magnificent!
@carinagoinhasdias98
this song came from heaven
@stevenlincoln8831
You guys need a Pandora Station honestly lol