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October 24th
The Dopamines Lyrics

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Sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said,
"I tried and failed."
With that in mind please send me on my way,
Pat me on the back and tell me it's ok.
I'm taking back everything that I said and replacing it with lead.
So when your balance is off just tell everyone it's all inside your head.

Sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said,

"it's a long way to the bottom"
Sometime in history I bet someone pushed you off the ledge
Off the ledge, off the ledge, off the ledge

The life that you knew is just passing through, passing you.
Just the way that you wanted, riding off in the sunset.
Here's a nickel's worth of free advice:
Next time don't mistake signing your life away for an autograph.
Don't make me laugh.

Sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said,
"it's a long way to the bottom"
Sometime in history I bet someone pushed you off the ledge
Off the ledge

The life that you knew
Is just passing through
Kicking dust into your eyes
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
Kicking dust into your eyes
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
Kicking dust into your eyes
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew
Is just passing through
The life that you knew

Is just passing through
Kicking dust into your eyes

Overall Meaning

The Dopamines' song October 24th appears to be about reflecting on one's past and the struggles and failures that come with it. The lyrics suggest that someone, sometime in history has also stood in the same spot and experienced similar pain and disappointment, almost like a shared experience. However, the singer is determined to move on and take control of their life, taking back everything they have said and replacing it with lead, implying a sense of strength and resilience.

The chorus, "sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said, 'it's a long way to the bottom'", suggests that the path to success and happiness is not always straightforward and easy, and there may be setbacks and obstacles along the way. The line "sometime in history I bet someone pushed you off the ledge" further reinforces this idea of facing challenges and being forced out of one's comfort zone. The song ends with a repetition of the line "the life that you knew is just passing through", perhaps suggesting that we should make the most of our time and not allow past failures to hold us back.

Overall, the song seems to encourage listeners to persevere through hardships and challenges, acknowledging that these experiences are a part of the journey towards success and fulfillment in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said, "I tried and failed."
I'm standing here thinking that at some point in the past, someone was also standing here admitting to their failure.

With that in mind please send me on my way, Pat me on the back and tell me it's ok.
After acknowledging the possibility of failure, I ask for your support in moving on and reassurance that everything will be alright.

I'm taking back everything that I said and replacing it with lead.
I'm retracting my previous statements and responses with harsher and more decisive actions.

So when your balance is off just tell everyone it's all inside your head.
If anyone questions your instability, just make excuses and act like it's not a big deal.

Sometime in history I bet someone stood here and said, "it's a long way to the bottom"
I'm contemplating how someone in the past may have acknowledged the hardships of falling and failing.

Sometime in history I bet someone pushed you off the ledge Off the ledge, off the ledge, off the ledge
Someone has likely caused you to experience a metaphorical fall or failure, repeatedly.

The life that you knew is just passing through, passing you.
Your former reality is fleeting and slipping away, leaving you behind.

Just the way that you wanted, riding off in the sunset.
Despite the loss of your previous life, you may be satisfied with the way things have turned out.

Here's a nickel's worth of free advice: Next time don't mistake signing your life away for an autograph. Don't make me laugh.
I'm offering a small bit of guidance: don't sacrifice your future for something as insignificant as an autograph. The idea of such a trade is laughable.

The life that you knew Is just passing through Kicking dust into your eyes...
Once again, I remind you that your past life is fading and with it comes a sense of discomfort or blindness.

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