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Weapons
The Daylights Lyrics
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And saw myself in the tired face
And a thousand more look back at me
I could almost feel the unity
And the sun rose high above the trees
And the birds were singing over me
But beneath my feet I felt the sting
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Right now, right now you should′ve changed the world
Under it all, you're not so tough
Everyone, everyone just wants to fall in love
And I used to think we′re just the same
From a different town and with different names
Do you remember what we said?
"We'll never change," oh did we forget?
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Right now, right now you should've changed the world
Under it all, you′re not so tough
Everyone, everyone just wants to fall in love
And I walked along to the edge of town
And there I threw my burdens down
Looking up, at last I found
You′re never loved if you protect yourself
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Right now, right now
Under it all, you're not so tough
Everyone, everyone just wants to fall, to fall in love
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Right now, right now you should′ve changed the world
Under it all, you're not so tough
Everyone, every one of us, just wants to fall
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
The lyrics to The Daylights's song "Weapons" tell a story of self-reflection, unity, and the desire for love and connection. The singer describes walking along a road and seeing their reflection in a tired face, realizing that they are not alone in their struggles. The imagery of a thousand faces looking back conveys a sense of shared humanity and solidarity. Despite the beauty of nature around them, the singer feels a sense of pain and sadness from the earth's memory of past hurts.
The chorus calls for laying down weapons, symbolizing a call for peace and understanding. The singer urges the listener to let go of their defenses and open themselves up to love and vulnerability. The idea that changing the world starts with changing oneself is emphasized, highlighting the power of personal transformation in creating a better world for all. The line "Everyone, everyone just wants to fall in love" emphasizes the universal longing for connection and emotional intimacy.
The lyrics touch on the theme of commonality and shared experiences among people from different backgrounds. The singer reflects on the idea that despite outward differences, we are all fundamentally the same in our desires for love and understanding. The question of whether we have forgotten our promises to ourselves and each other to remain true to who we are is posed, showing a sense of disillusionment and yearning for authenticity.
The song's conclusion brings a sense of release and acceptance as the singer reaches the edge of town and lets go of their burdens. The message that true love cannot exist if one is constantly guarded and self-protective is conveyed, encouraging vulnerability and openness as a path to genuine connection. The repeated call to "lay down your weapons" serves as a powerful reminder to let go of hostility and embrace love and compassion, ultimately leading to personal growth and a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked along the road today
Reflecting on my journey and experiences
And saw myself in the tired face
Recognizing exhaustion and weariness in myself
And a thousand more look back at me
Seeing reflections of others who share similar struggles
I could almost feel the unity
Feeling a sense of connection and commonality with others
And the sun rose high above the trees
Symbolizing new beginnings and hope
And the birds were singing over me
Signifying peace and harmony in nature
But beneath my feet I felt the sting
Experiencing the pain and consequences of actions
That was the earth remembering
Reminding us of the impact we have on the environment
Lay down, lay down your weapons boy
Encouraging to let go of defensiveness and aggression
Right now, right now you should've changed the world
Emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact now
Under it all, you're not so tough
Recognizing vulnerability and humanity beneath the surface
Everyone, everyone just wants to fall in love
Expressing the universal desire for connection and love
And I used to think we′re just the same
Reflecting on similarities despite differences
From a different town and with different names
Acknowledging diverse backgrounds and experiences
Do you remember what we said?
Prompting recollection of past promises and intentions
"We'll never change," oh did we forget?
Questioning if we have strayed from our original ideals
And I walked along to the edge of town
Venturing towards the outskirts and unknown
And there I threw my burdens down
Letting go of worries and hindrances
Looking up, at last I found
Discovering clarity and perspective
You′re never loved if you protect yourself
Highlighting the importance of vulnerability and openness in relationships
Writer(s): Jackson Randy Matthew, Jackson Ricky Landon
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