Bottled Rocket
Stephen Covell Lyrics
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But those dreams are soon forgotten
Life's a beach
Now just sand left in your pocket
And your eyes
No longer smile at cardboard rockets
Cuz there too busy staring down the road
It's that feeling
Like you've known someone forever
Sends you reeling
In the right way if you are clever
Just grab a hold
It don't matter to which lever
Right or wrong at least your on your way
Take your pictures
Tack them to your wall
That one of my laugh
No I'll never be that tall
We're just beginning
And as we learn to crawl
Let's spend some time going no where at all
I've lost some good friends
Some grown up some just grown older
I refuse to look back
Questions thrown over my shoulder
It's time to move on
Tossin' up that worn out quarter
Heads or tails its time for me to fly
Oh now maybe its time to fly
I'm gunna fly away
The song "Bottled Rocket" by Stephen Covell deals with the idea of growing up and losing the child-like wonder we once had. The first verse talks about how as a child, we have endless dreams and imagination, represented by the cardboard rocket. However, as we grow older and face the realities of life, our dreams and hopes slowly disappear until all that's left is sand in our pocket. Our eyes no longer light up at the thought of a cardboard rocket, and instead, we are too busy worrying about what's ahead, represented by staring down the road. The second verse talks about how sometimes we meet people who make us feel like we've known them forever, and if we're clever, we should grab a hold of them. It doesn't matter which way we go as long as we're on our way, whether it's right or wrong. The chorus encourages us to take pictures and hang them on our walls as reminders of our childhood. The last verse talks about how the singer has lost some friends along the way, but refuses to look back. It's time to move on and flip that worn-out quarter, regardless of what side it lands on. It's time to fly away and find our own path.
Overall, the song is about the importance of holding onto our child-like wonder and discovering who we truly are. It's about not being afraid to take chances and make mistakes, as long as we keep moving forward. The rocket represents the dreams we once had, and although they may seem unattainable as we grow older, it's important to remember them and strive towards them. Stephen Covell's use of metaphors and imagery paints a vivid picture of the struggles we face as we try to find our way in life.
Line by Line Meaning
As a kid you dream
As a child, you have many dreams and aspirations
But those dreams are soon forgotten
Sadly, many of these dreams are forgotten as you grow older
Life's a beach
Life is like a beach or a journey with its ups and downs
Now just sand left in your pocket
However, life leaves you with nothing but few memories in your pocket
And your eyes
Your hopes and dreams
No longer smile at cardboard rockets
Which you thought were amazing and appealing once, no longer hold the same value to you anymore
Cuz there too busy staring down the road
As you grow up, you become too busy worrying about the future and neglecting the present
It's that feeling
There's something about that feeling
Like you've known someone forever
That makes you feel like you've known someone forever
Sends you reeling
You can't help but feel a rush of emotions
In the right way if you are clever
If you're smart, you can use that feeling to your advantage
Just grab a hold
Take hold of that feeling
It don't matter to which lever
It doesn't matter which choice you make
Right or wrong at least your on your way
Either way, at least you're making progress
Take your pictures
Capture memories
Tack them to your wall
Keep them close to you
That one of my laugh
Remember the moments that made you laugh
No I'll never be that tall
You may not be perfect but you're unique and that's what makes you special
We're just beginning
We're just starting out in life
And as we learn to crawl
As we go through life's journey step by step
Let's spend some time going no where at all
Let's spend some time just relaxing and enjoying life
I've lost some good friends
I've lost some close friends
Some grown up some just grown older
Some became adults while others grew older
I refuse to look back
I choose not to dwell on the past
Questions thrown over my shoulder
Ignoring any doubts or questions that may arise
It's time to move on
It's time to move forward
Tossin' up that worn out quarter
Taking a chance, even if it seems like a long shot
Heads or tails its time for me to fly
No matter the outcome, it's time for me to move on and start something new
Oh now maybe its time to fly
It's time to take a leap of faith and start a new chapter in life
I'm gunna fly away
I'm going to move on and follow my dreams
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.