Destination
TOPS Lyrics
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Onor
Moved away
Truth hurt
People part
You're not my only friend
Never stops
How long
'Til then?
You're not my only friend
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Have we
Been through
Everything
Meant to?
Truth hurt
People part
You're not my only friend
Everyone I love
Is so
Far away
You're not my only friend
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go
Hey you didn't have to go away
The lyrics of TOPS's song "Destination" appear to be a reflection on the ephemeral nature of human connections. The singer acknowledges that people can pass on, move away, and ultimately part ways. Despite this, the truth of this reality still stings. The song's chorus repeats the line "You're not my only friend," which almost appears to be said to reassure themselves that they still have other connections. The song seems to be grappling with the idea that every relationship we have may only be temporary and that we need to treasure the time we have with the people we love.
The second verse builds on this line of thought by asking if the singer and their friend have been through everything they were meant to. This speaks to the idea that every relationship has its own trajectory and purpose. The line "everyone I love is so far away" further emphasizes the theme of distance and separation. Despite this, the song ends with an almost plaintive refrain of "Hey you didn't have to go away," as though the singer is still holding onto the hope that their friend will come back to them.
Overall, "Destination" seems to be a song about the complexity and fragility of human relationships. It acknowledges that we cannot control the people in our lives and that moments of separation are inevitable. Despite this, the song also hints at the possibility of reconnection and the importance of cherishing the connections we have in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have passed
You had the option to leave or ignore me
Onor
I'm not sure what influenced your decision to stay or leave
Moved away
You physically left and maybe emotionally too
Truth hurt
The reality of our situation caused pain or discomfort
People part
Relationships can end, and people often go their separate ways
You're not my only friend
Although we may have had a close relationship, you are not the only person in my life
Never stops
Life and its changes keep moving forward
Never ends
There's no finish line to reaching our goals or finding fulfillment
How long
I wonder how much longer until we reach our destination or get what we want
'Til then?
Until we reach our goal or destination, what should we do?
Have we
Have we really gone through and experienced everything we were meant to?
Been through
The experiences we've had may have been difficult or challenging
Everything
All of life's experiences, good and bad
Meant to?
Were we meant to go through all of this for a reason?
Everyone I love
The people who are important and close to me
Is so
Everyone I love is far away, physically or emotionally
Far away
The distance between us can be physical, emotional, or both
Hey you didn't have to go
I wish you didn't have to leave or go away
Hey you didn't have to go away
I feel the absence of the person who left, and it hurts
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: David Carriere, Jane Penny
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandre Journault
I had this album playing non-stop during my trip to South-East Asia in 2015. Great album, great memories :D
M R
straight fire
Sammy Park
Love from Australia :)