Seven Day Mile
The Frames Lyrics
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It's a road you've come upon
I can't help you if you want to
Down here nothing gets a chance
It's a threat that's real enough
We can burn this bridge or stay here
It's a breeze everlasting like time
Making so sure that
Always never seems to work
It's a word you never learned
I don't really see a way clear
It's a sea ever churning in tides
In the sureness of time
And our words will repeat now forever again
Well this might take a while to figure out
So don't you rush it
And hold your head up high right through the doubt
'Cause it's just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
I don't have a choice in this
It's a road I've come upon
You can join us if you want to
Always never seems to work
It's a word we never learned
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold you're head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause its just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
It's line you've been wanting
It's your time
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and never again
Never again
And down here nothing gets chance
It's a world too big for us
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold your head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause its just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between yeah and never again
Never again
The song "Seven Day Mile" by The Frames is a contemplative piece about the constantly changing nature of life and the difficulties that come with it. The singer acknowledges the ever-changing nature of one's will and the sense of being lost that accompanies it. The lines "Your will changes every day, it's a road you've come upon, I can't help you if you want to" illustrate the idea that every person must navigate their own path, and that others cannot always provide a clear guide. The familiar bridge metaphor is used to describe the choice of moving forward or staying put, with the option of "burning the bridge" to eliminate the possibility of retreat. The theme of time and the idea that everything is fleeting recurs throughout the song; for example, "It's a breeze everlasting like time" and "In the sureness of time, and our words will repeat now forever again." Overall, the song seems to encourage the listener to take their time, not rush their decisions, and trust that time will reveal whether they made the right choice.
One interpretation of the "seven day mile" mentioned in the title is that it represents a week-long journey or a metaphorical distance to be traveled. The singer of the song is "torn in-between here and running away," which suggests that the seven day mile may symbolize a period of instability or uncertainty. Interestingly, the lyrics mention that "Always never seems to work, it's a word you never learned," which could suggest that the singer is struggling with indecisiveness or fear of committing to a particular path. The chorus urges the listener to persevere through doubt and uncertainty and to trust that it's only a matter of time before things become clearer.
Line by Line Meaning
Your will changes everyday
Your determination varies frequently
It's a road you've come upon
You are on a journey
I can't help you if you want to
I am unable to provide assistance if you are not willing
Down here nothing gets a chance
Here, opportunities are rarely given
It's a threat that's real enough
The danger is authentic and existent
We can burn this bridge or stay here
We can either cut off our ties or remain here
It's a breeze everlasting like time
The ambiance is constant, like the passage of time
Making so sure that
Being certain that
I can return just to see it from your side again
I can perceive it from your perspective, once more
Always never seems to work
Consistency appears to fall short
It's a word you never learned
You are not accustomed to the idea
I don't really see a way clear
I cannot decisively identify a clear path
It's a sea ever churning in tides
A sea that remains in constant turmoil
In the sureness of time
With the passage of time, unequivocally
And our words will repeat now forever again
Our expressions will continue to echo, infinitely
Well this might take a while to figure out
This may require a significant amount of time to comprehend
So don't you rush it
Do not be impatient
And hold your head up high right through the doubt
Maintain composure, despite uncertainty
'Cause it's just a matter of time
It is solely a question of time
You've been running so fast
You have been hastening quickly
It's the seven day mile
It is a distance that spans a week
Has you torn in-between here and running away
Causes hesitancy between staying and departing
I don't have a choice in this
I am without an alternative choice
It's a road I've come upon
I am currently on a path
You can join us if you want to
You can become part of our team, should you desire
Time will be the judge of all here
The outcome will be determined with time
This might take a while to figure out now
This may require some time to comprehend
'Cause its just a matter of time
It is merely determined by time
You've been running so fast
You have been hastening quickly
It's the seven day mile
It is a distance that spans a week
Has you torn in-between here and running away
Causes hesitancy between staying and departing
It's line you've been wanting
It is the phrase you have been desiring
It's your time
It is your opportunity
It's the seven day mile
It is a distance that spans a week
Has you torn in-between here and never again
Causes hesitancy between staying and departing permanently
And down here nothing gets chance
Opportunities are rare here
It's a world too big for us
The world appears too immense for us to conquer
Time will be the judge of all here
The outcome will be determined with time
This might take a while to figure out now
This may require some time to comprehend
'Cause its just a matter of time
It is solely determined by time
You've been running so fast
You have been hastening quickly
It's the seven day mile
It is a distance that spans a week
Has you torn in-between yeah and never again
Causes hesitancy between staying and departing permanently
Never again
Not again
Contributed by Alexander C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bitterfacts1635
Your will changes everyday
It's a choice you've gotta make
I can't help you if you want to
Down here nothing gets a chance
It's a threat that's real enough
We can burn this bridge or stay here
It's a breeze everlasting like time
Making so sure that
I can return just to see it from your side again
… Always never seems to work
It's a word you never learned
I don't really see a way clear
It's a sea ever churning in tides
In the sureness of time
And then our words just repeat now forever again
Well this might take a while to figure out
So don't you rush it
And hold your head up high right through the doubt
Cause it's just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
… Has you torn in-between here and running away
I don't have a choice in this
It's a road I've come upon
You can join us if you want to
… Always never seems to work
It's a word we never learned
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold you're head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause its just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
It's line you've been wanting
It's your time
… It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and never again
Never again
@ilyjesus07
Turns out I'm not the only one who is thanking House MD for the music.
@secretasianman2937
17 people say otherwise
@ilyjesus07
secretasianman2937 what?!
@secretasianman2937
Mikka Ella miss read comment thought you said "turns out im the only" :P House fan but cant read
@ItachiUchiha-gs8li
Hoping for a new season of house where he gets his clinic back at princeton with Chases care.
@AakashKharbanda
Absolutely !!!
@bitterfacts1635
Your will changes everyday
It's a choice you've gotta make
I can't help you if you want to
Down here nothing gets a chance
It's a threat that's real enough
We can burn this bridge or stay here
It's a breeze everlasting like time
Making so sure that
I can return just to see it from your side again
… Always never seems to work
It's a word you never learned
I don't really see a way clear
It's a sea ever churning in tides
In the sureness of time
And then our words just repeat now forever again
Well this might take a while to figure out
So don't you rush it
And hold your head up high right through the doubt
Cause it's just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
… Has you torn in-between here and running away
I don't have a choice in this
It's a road I've come upon
You can join us if you want to
… Always never seems to work
It's a word we never learned
Time will be the judge of all here
This might take a while to figure out now
So don't you rush it
And hold you're head up high
Right through the doubt now
'Cause its just a matter of time
You've been running so fast
It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and running away
It's line you've been wanting
It's your time
… It's the seven day mile
Has you torn in-between here and never again
Never again
@brandonpaluses1980
Alvie’s face after he says “I want to get better” with this song in the background…really moving
@8anos1925
just saw house's six season first episode and the last scene when this song is played is one of the most peaceful and happy scenes i've ever seen :)
@LeTsBlAkKkK
It is :)