Red Rubber Ball
Streetlight Manifesto Lyrics
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There's a lesson to be learned from this and I learned it very well
Now, I know you're not the only starfish in the sea
If I never hear your name again, it's all the same to me
And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
You never care for secrets I confide
For you I'm just an ornament, something for your pride
Always running, never caring, that's the life you live
Stolen minutes of your time were all you had to give
And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
(2x)
The story's in the past with nothin' to recall
I've got my life to live and I don't need you at all
The rollercoaster ride we took is nearly at an end
I bought my ticket with my tears and that's all I'm gonna spend
And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah, the worst is over now
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
Yeah, the morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
Oh, morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
In "Red Rubber Ball," Streetlight Manifesto recounts a relationship that has come to its end. The singer reflects on how they ignored the signs and should have known that their partner would leave them in the end. However, they have learned a valuable lesson from this experience, which is that there are plenty of other options out there. The singer goes on to let their former lover know that they were not the only one and that their relationship is now a thing of the past.
Despite the heartbreak and turmoil of the relationship's ending, the singer is optimistic about the future. They assert that everything will be all right and the worst is over. The morning sun is shining in the sky, representing a new beginning or a fresh start. The "red rubber ball" could also be interpreted as a symbol of resilience and the ability to bounce back from hardships.
Overall, "Red Rubber Ball" by Streetlight Manifesto is a song that captures the emotions at the end of a relationship. There is a sense of sadness and regret, but also hope for the future and the opportunity to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I should have known you'd bid me farewell
I should have realized that you were going to leave me
There's a lesson to be learned from this and I learned it very well
I learned a valuable lesson from our breakup
Now, I know you're not the only starfish in the sea
I understand that there are other people out there for me
If I never hear your name again, it's all the same to me
It doesn't matter if I never hear your name again because I'm over you
And I think it's gonna be alright
I am optimistic about my future
Yeah, the worst is over now
The worst part of my life is behind me
The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball
The new day brings renewed hope and happiness
You never care for secrets I confide
You never truly cared about me or my feelings
For you I'm just an ornament, something for your pride
You only valued me as a source of validation for your own ego
Always running, never caring, that's the life you live
You are always too busy to pay attention to anyone else's needs or emotions
Stolen minutes of your time were all you had to give
The only time you could spare for me was when you had nothing better to do
The story's in the past with nothin' to recall
Our relationship is over, and there's nothing left to remember or hold onto
I've got my life to live and I don't need you at all
I am capable of living my life without you and don't need you to be happy
The rollercoaster ride we took is nearly at an end
Our turbulent relationship is coming to a close
I bought my ticket with my tears and that's all I'm gonna spend
I have invested enough emotional energy into this relationship and will move on
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Ke
i like this style of them much more than the other COVER tracks of the album good old catch22/streetlight manifesto is the best!^^
fogle ruff
this band always makes me so happy :)
James Avans
thanks dude this helped me though a shitty break up appreciate it a lot
Jon Michael
The roller coaster ride we took is nearly at an end. I bought my tickets with my tears and that's ALL I'm gunna spend. One of the best lyrics ever!!!
Jana Livingston
If I never hear your name again its all the same to me!
The Wild Bear
I remember when this came out.. It really has been 11 years hasn't it?
PlatniumHawk
I love this band more than anything no band beats it
MajorMotionMatt
This song sounds like it be in "Sonic Adventure" on the Sega Dreamcast and I am here for it.
Andrew Kuehne
holy shit best band ever this is like the third song ive heard im really into it haha
Kristopher Wright
What a strange song to choose to cover! I like it though, so good on you Streetlight Manifesto.