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The Forecast Lyrics


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Lay down, let's start a family
Lay my fears and my failures
To rest, no more dreams

(You can't sleep, you can't see your future)
You'll lie awake waiting for your moment
To shine, precious time
(You can't waste)

Just waiting weighed down by the fears
Of our fathers can't stop us now
Because waking up with the road
Moving under our feet is what moves us

Lay down, you're almost dead now
You're getting older, we're getting colder




You're moving out you'll trade your six string
For a family and a desk and I don't blame you for giving up

Overall Meaning

The first line of the song “Lay down, let's start a family” speaks to the theme of starting a family and the responsibility that comes with it. The song seems to be addressing someone who is hesitant about starting a family due to their fears and failures. The line “Lay my fears and my failures to rest, no more dreams” suggests that the singer is willing to let go of their past mistakes and anxieties to start a new chapter in their life.


The chorus “(You can't sleep, you can't see your future) You'll lie awake waiting for your moment to shine, precious time (You can't waste)” addresses the sense of urgency that the singer feels. They are aware that time is precious and that they cannot afford to waste it. They are also struggling with the uncertainty of their future and the feeling that they are missing out on an opportunity to make something of themselves.


The song shifts to a more uplifting tone as it progresses. The lines “Just waiting weighed down by the fears of our fathers can't stop us now because waking up with the road moving under our feet is what moves us” suggest that the singer is no longer held back by the fears and expectations of their predecessors. They have found a sense of purpose and motivation in their travels and experiences.


Overall, the song is a reflection on the transition from youth to adulthood and the choices that one must make along the way. It speaks to the fear and uncertainty that can come with such decisions, but also the sense of empowerment and liberation that comes with taking charge of one’s own life.


Line by Line Meaning

Lay down, let's start a family
Let's settle down and have children


Lay my fears and my failures
Let go of our fears and failures


To rest, no more dreams
Stop dreaming and start living in reality


You can't sleep, you can't see your future
Feeling lost and unsure about the future


You'll lie awake waiting for your moment
Waiting for an opportunity to arise


To shine, precious time
Time is valuable and should not be wasted


Just waiting weighed down by the fears
Hesitating due to fear


Of our fathers can't stop us now
The past does not define our future


Because waking up with the road
Exploring new places and opportunities


Moving under our feet is what moves us
Adventuring is what motivates us


Lay down, you're almost dead now
Stop resisting change and embrace the next stage of life


You're getting older, we're getting colder
We're aging and losing enthusiasm


You're moving out you'll trade your six string
Giving up passions and hobbies for a more conventional lifestyle


For a family and a desk and I don't blame you for giving up
Many people prioritize family and stability over personal aspirations




Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing, TUNECORE INC
Written by: Anthony Peck, Dustin Addis, Matt Webb, Shannon Burns

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Comments from YouTube:

CityOfCreativity

Amazing song! Such an underrated band. I rediscovered this album last winter and enjoyed a lot of long walks in the snow whilst listening to it <3

Ozzy Eyes

The Forecast is the shit period

Skyler Mcleod

I miss this song

123hey321

1,567 that's it????

Roberto Reyes

it's been 7 years shh! Thats what makes this so special :)

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