Maps
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I don't mind if we never make it to where we're headed
As long as we don't end up here

we need to find our own way
Believe in something we half made

we're making good time
Remember where we were last year
Driving all around this tired town
Looking for something to do and telling ourselves

we need to find our own way
Believe in something we half made
We need to find our own way
Believe in something we half made

so many times I dreamt a normal life
Seeing her at night and what it must feel like
To wake up in my bed
No ringing in my head
It's been sometime
It's been sometime

it's based on love
We'll never know
What the world could be
Where this could go

called home to say I'm doing better
Think I've finally may have myself together

we need to find our own way
Believe in something we half made




We need to find our own way
Believe in something we half made

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Terminal's song Maps showcase a journey of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song - the singer doesn't care about reaching their destination as long as they don't end up where they started. This could mean they are determined to move forward and progress in life rather than being stagnant. They aim to find their own way and believe in something they have created themselves. This shows a desire for autonomy and not relying on external factors for validation.


Throughout the song, the theme of finding one's own way is repeated, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and not conforming to societal norms. The lines "We're making good time, remember where we were last year" highlights the progress the singer has made over time. They have come a long way from driving around a tired town aimlessly, looking for something to do. The repetition of the phrase "Believe in something we half made" suggests that they may not have everything figured out yet but they are willing to take a chance on themselves and their aspirations.


The song then delves into a dream sequence, where the singer fantasizes about a normal life with someone they love. They envision waking up in bed without any ringing in their head, possibly indicating they have found a sense of peace and contentment with themselves. The song ends on a positive note with the singer telling someone they have finally got their life together and are making progress towards their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind if we never make it to where we're headed
The destination is not as important as the journey itself.


As long as we don't end up here
We need to keep moving forward and not stay stuck in one place.


we need to find our own way
We should not rely on others to guide us, but instead, create our path.


Believe in something we half made
Have faith in the things that we have created, even if they are not yet perfect.


we're making good time
We are progressing towards our goals at a satisfactory pace.


Remember where we were last year
It's essential to reflect on our past experiences to appreciate how far we've come.


Driving all around this tired town
We've explored every corner of this place and need to venture out to new territories.


Looking for something to do and telling ourselves
We need to motivate ourselves to keep searching for new experiences and not settle for boredom.


so many times I dreamt a normal life
The artist has envisioned a life without struggles, but that's not a realistic option.


Seeing her at night and what it must feel like
At times, love can represent something unattainable, and it's okay not to have all the answers.


To wake up in my bed
The singer desires to have a stable and secure life.


No ringing in my head
The artist wants to eliminate the chaos and confusion in their mind.


It's been sometime
It's been a while since the singer has felt content or at peace.


it's based on love
In the end, everything comes down to love, and we may not understand how it shapes the world around us.


We'll never know
Some things cannot be explained or understood, and that's okay.


What the world could be
There are endless possibilities to what the world could become, and we should constantly strive towards positive change.


Where this could go
We cannot predict where paths we take may lead, but we should continue to move forward and find out.


called home to say I'm doing better
We should take pride in our progress and share our accomplishments with the people who matter to us.


Think I've finally may have myself together
The singer has reached a place where they feel content and have found some sense of stability.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Christopher Conley, James Erwin, Lucas Starr, Matthew Lucas, Travis Bryant

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