Nobody Knows
The Lumineers Lyrics
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seems so easy 'till you try
then the moments passed you by
nobody knows how to say goodbye
hm-mm
nobody knows how to get back home
and we set out so long ago
search the heavens and the earth below
through the darkness to the dawn
when i look back you were gone
heard your voice leading me on
trough the darkness to the dawn
love is deep as the road is long
it moves my feet to carry on
meets my heart when you are gone
love is deep as the road is long
nobody knows how the story ends
live the day do what you can
this is only where it begins
nobody knows how the story ends
nobody knows how the story ends
The Lumineers' song "Nobody Knows" is a heartfelt exploration of the struggles of goodbyes, searching for home, and the uncertainties of life. The opening lyrics, "nobody knows how to say goodbye, seems so easy 'til you try, then the moments passed you by," encapsulate the main theme of the song. Saying goodbye to someone, be it a loved one or a friend, can be extremely challenging and may take longer than expected. The lyrics go on to explore the concept of returning back to where you came from, and the difficulty in that journey. The singer shares their search for a place to call home but feels lost in their quest. Despite not knowing how to get back home, they search far and wide, hoping to find it one day.
The song further explores the power of love and how it can move an individual in both the good and the bad times. The lyrics "love is deep as the road is long, it moves my feet to carry on, meets my heart when you are gone" show the connection between love and the journey of life. Through both the "darkness to the dawn," and "through thick and thin," love is what makes the journey worth it.
In the end, the song leaves the listeners with an open-ended conclusion, stating "nobody knows how the story will end." Life is unpredictable and uncertain, and we should live each day, do what we can and appreciate every moment, no matter how small. That's the beauty of life, its story is unknown and untold.
Line by Line Meaning
nobody knows how to say goodbye
Saying goodbye is always harder than it seems, and nobody truly knows how to do it.
seems so easy 'till you try
Goodbyes appear simple until you attempt to say them, and then they become incredibly challenging.
then the moments passed you by
As you struggle to say goodbye, time inevitably slips away from you, and you miss out on the fleeting moments.
nobody knows how to get back home
Returning home can be just as daunting as leaving, and nobody truly knows how to navigate this journey.
and we set out so long ago
It feels like we've been on this journey forever, and we've lost sight of the direction we're heading in.
search the heavens and the earth below
We've looked everywhere, high and low, for direction and guidance on how to find our way back home but nothing seems to work.
through the darkness to the dawn
We keep moving forward, through the darkness of the unknown, hoping that we will eventually find our way to a new dawn.
when i look back you were gone
As we journey through the darkness, we sometimes lose sight of the people we love the most, and when we glance back, they're no longer there.
heard your voice leading me on
Even when the people we love aren't physically present, their influence and guidance can still lead us forward, serving as our light in the darkness.
love is deep as the road is long
Love is an incredibly powerful force that can carry us through even the most challenging journeys and obstacles.
it moves my feet to carry on
Love inspires us to keep moving forward, even when the journey feels impossible or never-ending.
meets my heart when you are gone
Even when our loved ones are no longer with us, their love continues to reside in our hearts and gives us the strength to carry on.
nobody knows how the story ends
Life is full of uncertainties, and we never truly know how our story will end.
live the day do what you can
The best we can do is focus on living each day to the fullest and doing what we can to make the most out of our journey.
this is only where it begins
No matter how far we've come, or what challenges we've already faced, our journey is far from over, and there's always more ahead of us.
nobody knows how the story ends
The uncertainty of our future and the unknown is always present, and nobody truly knows how their story will end.
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yvonnemaya3276
"Nobody Knows"
Nobody knows how to say goodbye
It seems so easy 'til you try
Then the moments passed you by
Nobody knows how to say goodbye
Nobody knows how to get back home
And we set out so long ago
Search the heavens and the Earth below
Nobody knows how to get back home
Through the darkness to the dawn
And when I looked back you were gone
Heard your voice leading me on
Through the darkness to the dawn
Love is deep as the road is long
And moves my feet to carry on
It beats my heart when you are gone
Love is deep as the road is long
Nobody knows how the story ends
Live the day, doing what you can
This is only where it begins
Nobody knows how the story ends
Nobody knows how the story ends
@thehalfwaypoint
Lyrics:
Nobody knows how to say goodbye,
It seems so easy 'til you try,
Then the moment's passed you by,
Nobody knows how to say goodbye.
Nobody knows how to get back home,
And we set out so long ago,
Searched the heavens and the earth below,
Nobody knows how to get back home.
Through the darkness to the dawn,
When I looked back you were gone,
Heard your voice leading me on
Through the darkness to the dawn.
Love is deep as the road is long,
It moves my feet to carry on,
Beats my heart when you are gone,
Love is deep as the road is long.
Nobody knows how the story ends,
Live the day, do what you can,
This is only where it began,
Nobody knows how the story ends,
Nobody knows how the story ends.
@JosieJosie.
2024 anyone 😢
@claytonsulivan
🇧🇷👋
@fernandochillogallo2747
Here present
@N.IAG7777
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@olamideolanrewaju6148
Oh yes😮😂😂🎉
@milkywhite2939
I’m here every time I get drunk and think of mates I’ve lost along the way .. soppy I know but the truth
@dizzyjersey92
My 7 year old son absolutely loved Pete’s Dragon. He passed away of cancer in 2020. This song hits deeper than I could ever put into words now.
@athipr.51
🤍🤍🤍
@TheWookster76
😭💔❤
@zachbalent1806
That is heartbreaking.