Salvation
Strumbellas Lyrics
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And walk upon the clouds
I like to shout from the rooftops
And surf on top of the crowd
For many years, many years
I was scared of the person I was
And I'm not perfect, they say
But I know that I was born to be loved
Hey, hey, hey, will they love me now?
Hey now kid, you're my salvation
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
All my life, they never told me
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
I like to spend all my money
On things that I don't need
I like to sleep all the day
'Cause this life is easier in dreams
Yeah, in my dreams, in my dreams
Well, I think about the places I have been
And I can't regret what I have done
It's the past that makes me who I am
Hey, hey, hey, will they love me now?
Hey now kid, you're my salvation
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
All my life, they never told me
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
Even when the sun goes down
I'll be there to hold and love you
Even when the day is done
I will be the one you can run to
Even when I'm dead and gone
I will always watch out for you now
Until the day we meet again
Until we meet again
Hey now kid, you're my salvation
Just put it all out, down let your head down
All my life, they never told me
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
The lyrics of Strumbellas' song "Salvation" portray the struggles that many individuals face in life, including insecurity, fear, and the difficulty of the journey towards self-acceptance. The opening lines of the song, “I like to dance under streetlamps and walk upon the clouds,” conveys a sense of freedom and the desire to break free from the mundane aspects of life. The next line, “I like to shout from the rooftops and surf on top of the crowd,” emphasizes the need for self-expression and the desire to stand out from others.
The chorus of the song, “Hey now kid, you're my salvation. Just put it all out, don't let your head down,” suggests that despite the difficulties encountered in life, it is necessary to stay strong and to be oneself. The verse, “For many years, many years, I was scared of the person I was,” speaks to the fear many people have of expressing their true selves and being judged by others. The lyrics that follow, “And I'm not perfect, they say, but I know that I was born to be loved,” are empowering and instill a sense of self-love and self-worth.
The final verse of the song speaks to the idea that even after we pass away, we can still be there for our loved ones. The repeated refrain, “Hey now kid, you're my salvation,” brings the song full circle and cements the idea that each individual holds the power to be their own salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to dance under streetlamps
I enjoy doing things that make me happy in unconventional ways
And walk upon the clouds
I have big dreams and aspirations
I like to shout from the rooftops
I want to celebrate my accomplishments and share my happiness with the world
And surf on top of the crowd
I feel empowered when I am surrounded by people who support and elevate me
For many years, many years
I have struggled with self-doubt and insecurity for a long time
I was scared of the person I was
I had difficulty accepting and loving myself for who I am
And I'm not perfect, they say
I acknowledge that I am flawed, like everyone else
But I know that I was born to be loved
I believe that I am worthy of love and acceptance, just as I am
Hey, hey, hey, will they love me now?
I still have moments of doubt and fear about being accepted by others
Hey now kid, you're my salvation
Someone else sees and appreciates my value as a person
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
I should be confident and proud of who I am
All my life, they never told me
I have not always received the support and encouragement I needed
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
No one warned me about the challenges and difficulties I would face
I like to spend all my money
I sometimes make impulsive or unnecessary purchases to feel better
On things that I don't need
I recognize that I sometimes prioritize material possessions over emotional fulfillment
I like to sleep all the day
I sometimes avoid reality and responsibilities by sleeping excessively
'Cause this life is easier in dreams
I find it easier to cope with life when I am in a dreamlike state
Well, I think about the places I have been
I reflect on my past experiences, both good and bad
And I can't regret what I have done
I have learned from my mistakes and do not dwell on regrets
It's the past that makes me who I am
My experiences and choices have shaped me into the person I am today
Even when the sun goes down
I will always be there for someone I care about
I'll be there to hold and love you
I will support and care for someone even in difficult times
Even when the day is done
My love and support does not end when the day ends
I will be the one you can run to
I am a source of comfort and safety for someone I care about
Even when I'm dead and gone
My love and support will endure even after I have passed away
I will always watch out for you now
I will continue to be a protective and supportive presence in someone's life
Until the day we meet again
I will always hold a special place in the hearts of the people I care about
Hey now kid, you're my salvation
The person who cares about me is grateful for my presence in their life
Just put it all out, down let your head down
I should be open and honest about my feelings and be proud of who I am
All my life, they never told me
I have not always had the guidance and support I needed to navigate life's challenges
They never said that it'd ever be so hard
No one prepared me for the difficulties and struggles I would face in life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darryl James, David Ritter, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Joanne Setterington, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Alexander Ward
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nemotheexplorer2136
I like to dance under street lamps and walk upon the clouds
I like to shout from the rooftops and surf on top of the crowd
(Oh oh oh, oh oh)
For many years, many years I was scared of the person I was
And I'm not perfect they say, but I know that I was born to be loved
(Oh oh oh, oh oh)
Hey hey hey, will they love me now?
Hey now kid, you're my salvation!
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
All my life they never told me
They never said that it'd be so hard
I like to spend all my money on things that I don't need
I like to sleep all the day 'cause this life is easier in dream
(Oh oh oh, oh oh)
Yeah in my dreams, in my dreams well I think about the places I have been
And I can't regret what I have done, it's the past that makes me who I am
(Oh oh oh, oh oh)
Hey hey hey, will they love me now?
Hey now kid, you're my salvation!
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
All my life they never told me
They never said that it'd be so hard
Even when the sun goes down
I'll be there to hold and love you
Even when the day is done
I will be the one you can run to
Even when I'm dead and gone
I will always watch out for you
Now until the day we meet again
Until we meet again
Hey now kid, you're my salvation!
Just put it all out, don't let your head down
All my life they never told me
They never said that it'd be so hard
They never said that it'd be so hard
@ewebtvchannel2941
Me too!
Un capolavoro di canzone! Bellissima canzone , ma soprattutto la tua voce!
Non riesco a smettere di ascoltare questa canzone, il meglio di sempre!
Non ho visto un videoclip migliore di questo! Risultato impressionante! Molto bene e ben fatto! 🔝🔝💪🔝🔝 Sei uno dei miei migliori artisti dei record.
Awesome!!!
👏🔝💪
How many people love this??
💯0000000000
I can't stop dancing that song, the best of ever!
With ♥ from Italy.
Immediately in the head!
A masterpiece of song!
I haven't seen a better video clip than this! Impressive result! Very good and well done! You are one of my best record artists.
@ewebtvchannel2941
Un capolavoro di canzone! Bellissima canzone , ma soprattutto la tua voce!
Non riesco a smettere di ascoltare questa canzone, il meglio di sempre!
Non ho visto un videoclip migliore di questo! Risultato impressionante! Molto bene e ben fatto! 🔝🔝💪🔝🔝 Sei uno dei miei migliori artisti dei record.
Awesome!!!
👏🔝💪
How many people love this??
💯0000000000
I can't stop dancing that song, the best of ever!
With ♥ from Italy.
Immediately in the head!
A masterpiece of song!
I haven't seen a better video clip than this! Impressive result! Very good and well done! You are one of my best record artists.
@SuperLeyenda21
Last Friday my wife and I were driving our 4 year old to school, we were listening to the radio and this song came on we didn't pay much attention to it (at least my wife and I, someone else was). By the end of the day I picked up my daughter first thing she told me I'd like to listen to the song from this morning. I was so confused we heard many songs how I was suppose to remember one in particular, guess what? She couldn't remember the lyrics but she did remember the beat I was amazed. So I told her we're going to try to find it, we start searchin for it no luck that evening. Lucky for her next day was Saturday, I thought she won't remember about it, (wrong). So she got up came to us an said could you please start looking again( it was kind of a nightmare by now), I could remember a bit of the chorus was something like la la la lala la lala we went to the website of the radio station. and lucky me I found it on the first try I saw Salvation and said to her let's hope this is the one. Now she wants me to play it everyday, she's happy everyone else's happy. ( lesson of life if you have a toddler pay attention to everything that's around them or you will regret it) cool song by the way!
@globalwarmhugs7741
Totally! My little guy that I work with (age 27, downs and autism,) ALWAYS knows what's up, musically. His playlist is full of uplifting, brilliant, soul-filling music.
@karthago1469
Very nice that you're doing so much for your kids! Keep it up!
PS: Alright, will try to keep an eye on everything around my kids.... when I have them:D
@wh2551
I've come a long way and this song helps me reflect. So uplifting.
@yeltsin6817
So cool.
@Nextbigching
Take pride in your kid having a good taste in music.
@brunoventurin2267
Amazing song. Underrated band. So proud they’re Canadian.
@moriocho7220
gross Canada
@kevlu8
señor spooky what the hell I live in Canada and it is way better than you think. Don't judge s book by its cover or you are just a racist [content removed]
@martinderozan231
señor spooky your gross