Exitlude
The Killers(殺手樂團) Lyrics
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Regrettably, the time's come to send you on your way
We've seen it all: from bonfires of trust to flash floods of pain
It doesn't really matter; don't you worry, it will all work out
No, it doesn't really matter; don't worry, that ain't what it's all about
We hope you enjoyed your stay
And it's good to have you with us Even if it's just for the day
We hope you've enjoyed your stay
Outside the sun is shining
It seems like heaven ain't far away
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
"Exitlude" by The Killers is a song with a nostalgic and introspective tone that signifies the end of whatever journey or relationship one has with another person. The first verse presents a sense of guardedness against vulnerability as the lyric "Aggressively, we all defend the role we play" suggests that we stick to our roles to protect ourselves from getting hurt. However, the second line "Regrettably, the time's come to send you on your way" evokes a sense of sadness and reluctance to let go of that person. The chorus reassures the listener and the subject of the song that everything will be fine, despite the various emotions they experience throughout the journey. The line "It's good to have you with us" shows appreciation for the time spent together, regardless of how short or long it was.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the temporary nature of human connections with lines like "Even if it's just for the day" and "Outside the sun is shining, It seems like heaven ain't far away." The song's overall message is not to dwell on the end of the relationship or journey but to cherish the time you had and appreciate the memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Aggressively, we all defend the role we play
We are all fiercely protective of the positions we hold.
Regrettably, the time's come to send you on your way
Unfortunately, it is now time for you to leave.
We've seen it all: from bonfires of trust to flash floods of pain
We have experienced the extremes of emotion and relationships, both good and bad.
It doesn't really matter; don't you worry, it will all work out
The specific details don't matter, as everything will eventually fall into place.
No, it doesn't really matter; don't worry, that ain't what it's all about
In the grand scheme of things, the details are insignificant and not what truly matters.
We hope you enjoyed your stay
We hope that you had a pleasant experience during your time here.
And it's good to have you with us
We are happy that you were able to join us.
Even if it's just for the day
Even if your time here was short-lived.
Outside the sun is shining
The weather outside is sunny and bright.
It seems like heaven ain't far away
The atmosphere is peaceful and serene, as if heaven is not too far off.
It's good to have you with us
Once again, we are happy that you were able to be here with us.
Even if it's just for the day
Even if your stay was brief.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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