Late Risers
Surf Rock is Dead Lyrics
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What's on your mind
All the things that you don't do
Feeling uninspired...
And these days that surpass all fly by so fast
Feel all too real
Made mistakes all before but have you learned your way
And I bet there's a world that you want to see
But it's
So so far away...
Going underground
Have you seen the sun rise?
Ever had the time?
The regret that I hear riding through your voice
Speaks out
Way too loud
Change your mind or your view whatever works for you
So you're not
Down...
Never see the day
Everything that's built is falling
Everyday it seems
Everything changes folly
In "Late Risers," Surf Rock is Dead captures the feeling of being lost and unfulfilled. The song starts off by asking what's on your mind when you're driving home, suggesting that the singer is not really present in the moment. They mention feeling uninspired, which could be interpreted as a lack of direction or purpose. The lyrics then delve into the passing of time, as the days "surpass all fly by so fast." The singer acknowledges making mistakes in the past, but wonders if they've really learned anything from them. They express a desire to see the world, which feels so far away.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being stuck, urging the listener to change their point of view or mindset. The line "never see the day" could be interpreted as a bleak outlook on the future, while the following lines suggest that everything that's been built is falling apart and that change is constant and inevitable.
Overall, "Late Risers" is a melancholic reflection on feeling lost and disconnected from the world. The verses are introspective, exploring the singer's inner thoughts and struggles. The chorus, on the other hand, is more outward-facing, encouraging the listener to take action and change their perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're driving home
Reflecting on your thoughts during your drive home
What's on your mind
The things that occupy your mind
All the things that you don't do
All the things that you haven't accomplished or experienced
Feeling uninspired...
Experiencing a lack of motivation or enthusiasm
And these days that surpass all fly by so fast
Time seems to be passing quickly
Feel all too real
Experiencing life in a very tangible and authentic sense
Made mistakes all before but have you learned your way
Reflecting on past mistakes and questioning whether you have learned from them
Through this ride
Through the journey of life
And I bet there's a world that you want to see
Feeling a desire to experience new places and things
But it's So so far away...
Recognizing the distance between you and your dreams
Going underground
Withdrawing or hiding from the world
Have you seen the sun rise?
Asking whether you have taken the time to appreciate the beauty of the dawn
Ever had the time?
Questioning whether you have made time for the things that matter
The regret that I hear riding through your voice
Hearing the sadness and remorse in your tone of voice
Speaks out
Conveys a message or feeling
Way too loud
Overwhelmingly apparent or prominent
Change your mind or your view whatever works for you
Encouraging the listener to adopt a new perspective or mindset
So you're not Down...
So that you may feel more positive and uplifted
Never see the day
Feeling like you will never experience or achieve something
Everything that's built is falling
Seeing things around you crumble or deteriorate
Everyday it seems
Becoming more apparent with each passing day
Everything changes folly
Change is inevitable, even if it seems foolish or unnecessary
Writer(s): joel zeev witenberg, kevin pariso
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