Downtime
Surface 2 Air Lyrics
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i lie awake knowing exactly what is takes
to fight the laziness that once was mine;
to snuff the hunger and the deceiving lies.
before i rise, i see it in my head.
i can feel it when you come around.
you keep on trying to steal what i found.
i've got the power to take you down.
every day, Your ways are what i seek.
but it's a daily crucifixion of the old me.
this daily conflict between love and hate.
Spirit against flesh; i try to put off fits of rage.
i see myself crawling back inside of me.
i'm sorry, it's got to be this way. i'm sorry, but you've got to leave! get out! stay out! don't want you here!
The lyrics to Surface 2 Air's song Downtime speak of the struggle to overcome laziness, hunger, and lies in order to pursue a greater calling. The singer is awakened by the sound of a new day and lies awake, knowing exactly what it takes to fight off the laziness that once held them back. They battle against the temptation to give in to these vices and deceive themselves into believing that they are not capable of achieving greatness. However, the singer has the power to overcome these obstacles and take down anything that tries to steal their success.
Line by Line Meaning
awakened by the sound of a new day.
I wake up at the start of a new day.
i lie awake knowing exactly what is takes
to fight the laziness that once was mine;
to snuff the hunger and the deceiving lies.
I stay in bed aware of what it takes to overcome my laziness and ignore the deceptive thoughts in my head.
before i rise, i see it in my head.
Before I get up, I visualize what I need to do.
i can feel it when you come around.
you keep on trying to steal what i found.
i can feel it, it's all around.
i've got the power to take you down.
I sense your negative presence around me and know that you want to take away my achievements. Nevertheless, I am strong enough to resist you.
every day, Your ways are what i seek.
but it's a daily crucifixion of the old me.
this daily conflict between love and hate.
Spirit against flesh; i try to put off fits of rage.
i see myself crawling back inside of me.
I strive to follow your teachings every day, but it's a daily struggle to overcome my old ways. I am in a constant battle between my spiritual self and my physical self and must resist my temper. Sometimes, I feel myself returning to my old ways.
i'm sorry, it's got to be this way. i'm sorry, but you've got to leave! get out! stay out! don't want you here!
I apologize, but I must distance myself from your negative influence. Please leave and never return. I don't want you around anymore.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.