Andy Sundwall
The Chariot Lyrics


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In feathers we came, we learned from your ways and the tricks up your sleeve and we grew.
But the distance between the earth and our feet was the only thing never to change.
But it opened our eyes to something they missed.
Something they put away back on the shelf.
They can't see it through the immaculate dress, so they sing like a stranger instead of the one they call home.
We can't believe in everything we hear. Diamonds by association don't count.
I am not saying we've got it all figured out but why accept silver when you're given gold. What good is just one wing?
Stuck in your ways, tossed about by the sea. Waving around your gun that you'll never shoot.
Waste not life's grace and don't assume that we are all the same. Stand up turn and draw.
I am not them, we are not them, they are not us and we don't relate. We are as much the same as lungs to the sea.
Please don't confuse the heart, behind the name.
Putting their voices on top of the crowd so that everyone hears they are mighty and great.
Maybe I broken and maybe I am shaking, but at least I say what I say. I confess, we were bored from your ways.




We grew bored from your ways. We want more.
We can't step away from the ocean just because the waves are thick. Oh we press.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Andy Sundwall" by The Chariot is a poetic expression of the band's defiance against society's norms and its perception of success. The song speaks of how the band has grown from the tricks and ways of society but has realized that certain things never change, such as the distance between the earth and our feet. This realization has opened their eyes to something that society has put away back on the shelf, something that they missed; they sing like a stranger instead of the one they call home. The song also talks about the band's disbelief in everything they hear, especially diamonds by association which don’t count, and their determination to only accept gold.


The band acknowledges that they are not perfect and have not figured it all out, but they refuse to be stuck in society's ways that toss them about like waves in the sea. They refuse to waste life's grace and assume that everyone is the same. They stand up, turn, and draw their own path. They acknowledge that they are not like others, and they do not relate to society's norms. They urge the listener not to confuse the heart behind the name and put their voices on top of the crowd, so everyone hears they are mighty and great. The song concludes with a declaration that the band was bored from the ways of society, and that they want more, they press on, and they can't step away from the ocean just because the waves are thick.


Line by Line Meaning

In feathers we came, we learned from your ways and the tricks up your sleeve and we grew.
We arrived feeling light as feathers and acquired knowledge from the things you did and the things you concealed, and we grew as a result.


But the distance between the earth and our feet was the only thing never to change.
Despite all our growth and development, the one thing that remained constant was the space between the earth and our feet.


But it opened our eyes to something they missed.
Our growth allowed us to see something that they failed to notice.


Something they put away back on the shelf.
It was something they deliberately disregarded and set aside.


They can't see it through the immaculate dress, so they sing like a stranger instead of the one they call home.
They fail to recognize it due to their obsession with superficial things, and consequently, they sing unfamiliar tunes instead of embracing their true identity.


We can't believe in everything we hear. Diamonds by association don't count.
We do not believe everything we are told, and we understand that being linked to something valuable is not the same as actually possessing it.


I am not saying we've got it all figured out but why accept silver when you're given gold. What good is just one wing?
We do not claim to have a complete understanding, but we refuse to settle for something that is worth less when we have the option to seek something better. What is the point of having just one wing?


Stuck in your ways, tossed about by the sea. Waving around your gun that you'll never shoot.
You are stubborn and resistant to change, and even when presented with an opportunity, you fail to take action and make a difference.


Waste not life's grace and don't assume that we are all the same. Stand up turn and draw.
Do not waste life's gifts and do not generalize people. Take a stance and be bold.


I am not them, we are not them, they are not us and we don't relate. We are as much the same as lungs to the sea.
We are not the same as them and we do not associate with them. We are fundamentally different from them, like lungs are to the sea.


Please don't confuse the heart, behind the name.
Do not confuse what truly matters with something as superficial as a name.


Putting their voices on top of the crowd so that everyone hears they are mighty and great.
They are pushing their voices above everyone else's to make it clear that they are powerful and influential.


Maybe I broken and maybe I am shaking, but at least I say what I say. I confess, we were bored from your ways.
I may be damaged and scared, but I have the courage to speak my mind. I must admit, we were uninterested in your ways.


We grew bored from your ways. We want more.
We became tired of your ways and we desire something more meaningful and fulfilling.


We can't step away from the ocean just because the waves are thick. Oh we press.
We cannot simply back down from a challenge just because it is difficult. Instead, we embrace it and move forward with determination.




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Comments from YouTube:

J

The feedback an the open cord forms they use are the best part. This is most definately my favortie track off the album.

Teepot

@Andresundwall That is seriously awesome. When I bought Wars, I got one signed by Josh (which I was ecstatic about). However, Iif I would've known about that contest, I would've gone after it for sure.

juicyjay43

brrrrropen your eyes!

detsu detsu

Long live

Andy Sundwall

@ahealthybigmac When The Chariot released "Wars" they had hand stamped 25,000 cds and each member took 5,000 signed & numbered them. Then, they announced that if you went around and found each of their signatures they would name a song after you on their next album.. Only five people could get it, I was the third to get it. :)

Thibault

9 years after it. I ve finally the answer. THANK YOU ANDY cheers from France pal'

Benjamin Lockwood

I had to mop my face up from the floor after i listened to this

Mr. Peezy

Cool story bro. Really! :)

Andy Sundwall

@thebitterrootfires Thank you!! :)

Andy Sundwall

@ahealthybigmac For sure, they announced the contest about a week after it was released, there a was a video of Rux explaining it. I just happened to see it right as they posted it. lol

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