Carousel
The Lift Lyrics


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When the rain stops keep pouring your love down
When the sun sets keep shining on me
When the snow melts and the cracks show
Make a fresh start throw the old you away
When the bad days make you angry
Making new friends doesn't come at all
When the cute boys all ignore you
And you don't speak their languages
Tell me once again i'm happy
Happy like the never ending rain
Tell me once again i'm happy
Like a new drop, an old stop, a far off carousel kind of place
When the dream fades please don't wake me
When a smile comes thanks and praise
When your luck runs into dry spells
And the years pass just like days
Chorus
Can you step back, let the drains fill
Let the sink drip in your brain




Pull the light switch lose the life vest
Pull yourself back from the haze

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Lift's song Carousel inspire one to find joy in the midst of adversity. The opening lines talk about pouring love even when things do not seem to be going well. The next line talks about shining through the darkness, and when the snow melts, make a fresh start and throw the old you away. This line is like an invitation to let go of old habits or ways of doing things and embrace a new chapter.


The next verses of the song depict challenging situations such as bad days, making new friends, and being ignored by cute boys. However, these situations do not dampen the singer's spirit as they remain happy despite the difficulties. The comparison to "never-ending rain" suggests that this happiness is not just temporary but rather a state of being, like a kind of internal peace that nothing can shake.


The chorus talks about stepping back from the chaos of life, letting things be and finding peace in the moment. When the dream fades, it's a plea to not give up on hope and aspirations. The line "let the sink drip in your brain" is about embracing the sounds and distractions around us, as opposed to drowning them out. In essence, the song is reminding listeners to focus on being happy and not let external circumstances determine their emotional state.


Line by Line Meaning

When the rain stops keep pouring your love down
Don't let external circumstances stop you from showing love and care for others.


When the sun sets keep shining on me
Keep spreading light and positivity even in dark times.


When the snow melts and the cracks show
When things start falling apart and problems arise, don't dwell on the past and start anew.


Make a fresh start throw the old you away
Reinvent yourself and let go of negative habits and behaviors.


When the bad days make you angry
Don't let negative emotions consume you and affect your relationships.


Making new friends doesn't come at all
Finding genuine connections with others can be difficult, but it's important to keep trying and not give up.


When the cute boys all ignore you
Don't let external validation dictate your happiness and self-worth.


And you don't speak their languages
Communication barriers can make connecting with others difficult, but it's important to try and find common ground.


Tell me once again i'm happy
Remind me that happiness is achievable and worth striving for.


Happy like the never ending rain
Happiness that keeps coming endlessly and replenishing the soul.


Like a new drop, an old stop, a far off carousel kind of place
A feeling of novelty, nostalgia, and wonder, like a distant memory or a surreal dream.


When the dream fades please don't wake me
When things seem too good to be true, hold on to the moment and enjoy it while it lasts.


When a smile comes thanks and praise
Appreciate the little moments of joy that life brings and show gratitude.


When your luck runs into dry spells
During tough times and situations of bad luck, don't lose hope and keep pushing through.


And the years pass just like days
Time flies by and it's important to make the most of every moment.


Can you step back, let the drains fill
Take a step back and allow yourself to be vulnerable and open to new experiences and emotions.


Let the sink drip in your brain
Allow your thoughts and feelings to flow freely and embrace introspection and self-discovery.


Pull the light switch lose the life vest
Let go of fears and doubts and embrace the unknown with courage and confidence.


Pull yourself back from the haze
Regain clarity and focus on what truly matters in life.




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Tyler Smith

Brian is literally one of the only people who can call someone weak😂

cock meat sandwich

Ya and literally am even intimate looking at him on screen... He can rip people body .

10k

I think there’s only one person that can call Brian weak tho😏

kalza

shakALOHAwaii who is that lol

The real Jay

Kaarle Mäkinen Probably Eddie he is definitely up there with Brian

DEEBO

Kaarle Mäkinen Eddie Hall😎

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noah

Eddie and Robert: snaps spines
Brian: Oh, wow that's heavy.

Bryan Odria

Noah W. Lewis LMAO THIS KILLED ME

Jackson P

What’s wild is that Robert actually faked it, he didn’t want to do it, I was there.

HeyImCJ

@Jackson P I was there too

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