Departure
The A.L.I.E.N.S. Lyrics
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Salt Lake City, come in spring
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
Salt Lake City, come in spring
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Departure, godspeed, bless his heart, good lord
What a fuck-up, what a fighter
A free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
Hung on the line like a poison spider
Win a eulogy from William Greider
Car crash, ptomaine, disposable lighter
A bus plunge, avalanche, a vinegar cider
Free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
Go, go, go, go, yeah
Go, go, go, go, yeah
Go, go, go, yeah
Well, everybody is young forever
There's so much to tell you, so little time
I've come a long way since the whatever
Shit, I still see a word, think of you
There is so much that I can't do, yeah
You will be young forever
There's so much that I can't do
There is so much that I can't do
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Here it comes, back, back
The lyrics of "Departure" by The A.L.I.E.N.S. recount various journeys taken by the singer, including stops in Singapore, San Sebastian, and Salt Lake City. While in Salt Lake City, the singer experiences a hailstorm that "brought you back to me," suggesting that this location holds a special significance in their memory. The chorus repeats the phrase "Here it comes" multiple times, perhaps indicating a sense of anticipation or excitement for the next adventure.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn as the singer reflects on the dangers that come with travel and life in general. The lines "Departure, godspeed, bless his heart, good lord / What a fuck-up, what a fighter" juxtapose well wishes with harsh reality. The singer lists various types of accidents and tragedies that could potentially befall them, including car crashes and bus plunges. Despite these risks, they seem to embrace the thrill of danger with references to hang-gliding and motorcycles. The final lines, "There is so much that I can't do" and "You will be young forever," suggest the singer's awareness of mortality and a desire to make the most of the time they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Just arrived Singapore, San Sebastian, Spain, 26-hour trip
I've just finished a long journey that took me to Singapore and San Sebastian, Spain, which took 26 hours to complete.
Salt Lake City, come in spring
I plan on visiting Salt Lake City during the spring season.
Over the salt flats a hailstorm brought you back to me
During a trip over the salt flats, I experienced a hailstorm that reminded me of a past experience shared with someone I care for.
Departure, godspeed, bless his heart, good lord
Saying farewell and wishing someone a safe journey with sincerity.
What a fuck-up, what a fighter
Acknowledging the ups and downs of life and celebrating one's resilience in overcoming difficulties.
A free-fall, motorcycle, hang-glider
Describing different exhilarating experiences that evoke a sense of adventure.
Hung on the line like a poison spider
Feeling trapped or stuck in a precarious situation, like a venomous spider caught in a web.
Win a eulogy from William Greider
Reflecting on the legacy that one leaves behind and hoping to be remembered fondly by others, like journalist William Greider.
Car crash, ptomaine, disposable lighter
Listing a series of mishaps and accidents that can happen in life, ranging from a car crash to food poisoning to losing a disposable lighter.
A bus plunge, avalanche, a vinegar cider
Continuing the list of potential accidents, including a bus crash or an avalanche, as well as a less serious mistake of brewing bad apple cider with vinegar.
Well, everybody is young forever
Reflecting on the idea that some parts of our youth remain with us forever, even as we age.
There's so much to tell you, so little time
Feeling a sense of urgency to share important stories or experiences with someone before it's too late.
I've come a long way since the whatever
Reflecting on personal growth and change since a past experience or attitude represented by the dismissive word 'whatever'.
Shit, I still see a word, think of you
Admitting that certain words or experiences still remind one of a person or relationship, even if it's over.
There is so much that I can't do, yeah
Acknowledging one's limitations and accepting that there are some things that cannot be achieved.
Here it comes (I'm carried away)
Feeling swept up in the moment or emotion of a situation.
Here it comes, back, back
Repeating the feeling of being overtaken by a particular sensation or thought.
Go, go, go, go, yeah
Encouraging oneself or others to keep pushing forward and not give up.
Go, go, go, yeah
Continuing the message of motivation and encouragement.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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Moshe Sierra
I wanna see many Floridians working in constructions and in the fields across the state , specially those living off the government
A Florida Son
You can Google images of it.
Antonio Tapia
@A Florida Son they are not enough
J. A.
many black people are doing it. i dont think why that would be a problem
Dell Davis
Now we'll see the real problem, as the EMPLOYERS of these people go to the Legislators and get exceptions for their cheap labor!
Common Sense
Not happening
Carlos jimenez
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Steph
Give these jobs to the Americans who complain about not having jobs because migrants are taking them. We will see the true Americans who want a job. ! Go do farming and hard labor instead of working at Starbucks and security guard
Antonio Tapia
here in mexico we have tons of orders to export fruit and veggies to florida due to this new law! thanks for helping mexican farmers!!!
L. Austin
Already?? It just started ur exaggerating