Take the Only Way Out
The Originals Lyrics


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Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it
Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it
Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it
Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it

Young hearts, don't let this world turn cold
Remember your goal
You can if you believe it
You and your faith can achieve it
Gives thanks the goodness in life
Don't waste your time on the bad
Your mind is what you make it
Your turn, yours when you take it
Take it, take it

Take the only way out
From under is up and away
Take the only way out
Try your wings today

Hey, lost and lonely, you think you're the only one
Life has ever let down
Life is a lone endeavour
Mistakes don't last forever
Heartache did scratch but a small part of life
Maybe the rain must fall
In time, the rain that's falling
You'll find your dreams are calling to try again

Take the only way out
From under is up and away
Take the only way out
Try your wings today

What's the mountain but the valley
How it reaches to the sky
Soon you too will pull through
And spread your wings
And find out you can fly
Just believe it
Try, you can achieve it

Take the only way out
From under is up and away
Take the only way out
Try your wings today

Take the only way out
From under is up and away




Take the only way out
Try your wings today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Take the Only Way Out" by The Originals encourage young hearts to remain resilient and persevere in the face of challenges. The repetition of "Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it" emphasizes the need to adapt and go with the flow. The song advises against letting the world turn cold and losing sight of the goals one has set. It suggests that believing in oneself and having faith can lead to achieving those goals. The lyrics also urge gratitude for the goodness in life and not dwelling on negativity. It emphasizes that one's mind shapes their reality and that taking control and seizing opportunities is essential. The expression "Take the only way out" symbolizes finding a positive path forward and not giving in to despair. The song reminds listeners that mistakes are temporary and that heartache is just a small part of life. It encourages them to see rain (challenges) as a necessary part of growth and to keep pursuing their dreams. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to take the leap, try their wings, and believe in their potential.


Line by Line Meaning

Young hearts, you gotta rock with it, roll with it
Young people, you have to adapt and go along with life's ups and downs


Young hearts, don't let this world turn cold
Young people, don't let the negativity of the world affect you


Remember your goal
Keep in mind your objective


You can if you believe it
You can achieve it if you have the belief in yourself


You and your faith can achieve it
With your determination and trust, you can accomplish it


Give thanks to the goodness in life
Be grateful for the positive things in life


Don't waste your time on the bad
Don't spend your time focusing on negativity


Your mind is what you make it
You have the power to shape your own thoughts and perspectives


Your turn, yours when you take it
You have to seize the opportunity and make it your own


Take the only way out
Choose the path that leads to growth and development


From under is up and away
Rise above your current situation and move forward


Try your wings today
Take a chance and explore your abilities today


Hey, lost and lonely, you think you're the only one
Hey, to those feeling lost and alone, you may believe you're the only one


Life has ever let down
Feeling disappointed by life's circumstances


Life is a lone endeavor
Life can sometimes feel like a solitary journey


Mistakes don't last forever
Mistakes are temporary and can be overcome


Heartache did scratch but a small part of life
Heartbreak only affects a small portion of life


Maybe the rain must fall
Perhaps difficulties are necessary to grow


In time, the rain that's falling
With time, the challenges you face


You'll find your dreams are calling to try again
You'll realize that your dreams are urging you to give it another shot


What's the mountain but the valley
The mountain is nothing without the valley it's surrounded by


How it reaches to the sky
Highlighting how the mountain extends towards the sky


Soon you too will pull through
Soon you will also overcome your challenges


And spread your wings
And embrace your potential


And find out you can fly
And discover that you are capable of achieving great things


Just believe it
Simply have faith in yourself


Try, you can achieve it
Make an effort, and you can accomplish it




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IVY JO HUNTER, IAN GEOFFREY LEVINE, STEVEN CRAIG WAGNER, CRAIG WAGNER STEVEN

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