Antidote
The Parachute Dilemma Lyrics


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Dancing in the mud
Climbing up the walls
Running through the streets

Jumping off the rocks
Swinging from the trees
Bruised and bloody knees
Now my hands are raw
And my legs are weak
Falling from the clouds
Sinking underneath

Gonna run away
Gotta run away
Looking for our youth

The hands of time
Around our throat
Weigh you down
Try not to choke

The hands of time
Around our throat
Your innocence
The antidote

The hands of time
Around our throat
Weigh you down
Try not to choke

Time, time, around our throat
Your soul the antidote




Time, time, around our throat
Your soul the antidote

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Parachute Dilemma's song Antidote talk about the pressures of growing up and the search for youth again. The stanza "Dancing in the mud, climbing up the walls, running through the streets. Jumping off the rocks, swinging from the trees, bruised and bloody knees" talks about the carefree and adventurous spirit of one's youth. However, the following stanza "Now my hands are raw, and my legs are weak, falling from the clouds, sinking underneath" suggests that this sense of adventure may have taken a toll on one's physical and emotional well-being. This links to growing up, as you begin to experience the consequences of your actions.


The chorus "The hands of time around our throat, weigh you down, try not to choke. Your innocence, the antidote" is a metaphor for how growing up comes with pressure and responsibility. The "hands of time" symbolize the passing of time and the feeling of time running out. The line "your innocence, the antidote" suggests that one can find solace in holding on to the nostalgia of their youth, represented by innocence. It is a reminder to not let the pressures of growing up define your life and that it is important to remember your youth as a source of positivity and inspiration.


Overall, The Parachute Dilemma's song Antidote is an emotional and thoughtful reflection on the struggle of growing up and its impacts on physical and emotional well-being. It highlights the importance of holding on to the spirit of youth and nostalgia as a reminder of the beauty in life that can be so easily forgotten.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancing in the mud
Enjoying life despite the messiness and chaos around us


Climbing up the walls
Feeling restless and confined, wanting to escape


Running through the streets
Feeling free and alive, exploring our surroundings


Jumping off the rocks
Taking risks and pushing our limits


Swinging from the trees
Being playful and adventurous, embracing our inner child


Bruised and bloody knees
Suffering the consequences of our actions and learning from them


Now my hands are raw
Feeling the physical toll of hard work and effort


And my legs are weak
Feeling tired and drained, but still pushing through


Falling from the clouds
Experiencing failure or disappointment after having high expectations


Sinking underneath
Feeling overwhelmed and defeated by our struggles


Gonna run away
Wanting to escape from our problems and responsibilities


Gotta run away
Feeling like we have no choice but to flee


Looking for our youth
Longing for the carefree and innocent time of our childhood


The hands of time
The passage of time, which can be both liberating and oppressive


Around our throat
Symbolic of how time can feel suffocating and constricting


Weigh you down
Making us feel burdened and trapped


Try not to choke
Struggling to breathe and persevere despite the challenges


Your innocence
The purity and naivete of our youth, which can offer a refuge from the harsh realities of the world


The antidote
A remedy for the negative effects of time and experience, a way to stay hopeful and resilient


Time, time, around our throat
Repeating the theme of how time can feel like a burden


Your soul the antidote
Suggesting that our inner selves, such as our spirit or creativity, can be a source of healing and strength




Writer(s): Dan Hauk

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