Navigate Below
The Revivalists Lyrics


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The sun itself is colorblind
To the light it's putting out somehow

I watched it pass as a rider
Gaze away from the seat
Digital map live driver
Stomach's full head is hungry
The women of the highway do their best to get by
My best is unrealized
The worst is when the best goes untried
You can call it fear of failure, dying to succeed
The wind blows at closed windows
The billboards advertise their greed

Take a look at my outlet
Lend your ear to the beat
You think you heard something
It's just the jingling of my spare key

We can work it out
We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky
Navigate Below

We can work it out
We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky
Navigate Below
Look up to the sky

The thrills sought after
They are numerous now
You can find them in the ether in any part of any town
In any heart that's crooked or straight
In the sunlit hours or when it's late
Wander the prism
Witness the schism
See the Yin-Yang cousins dancing Buddha rhythm

Feel the sheet rock rattle below
See the confidence surely grow
With an army of days reflected through the haze
Wisdom will accumulate

We can work it out
We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky
Navigate, come on

We can work it out
We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky
Navigate Below
We can work it out
We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky
Navigate Below
We can work it out




We're not heroes no
Look up to the sky

Overall Meaning

The Revivalists' "Navigate Below" discusses the concept of navigating through life, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics describe the experience of driving on a highway, with references to a colorblind sun, billboards advertising greed, and women doing their best to get by. The singer reflects on his own journey in life, admitting his unrealized potential and fear of failure. He also acknowledges that the pursuit of thrills is prevalent and accessible, but ultimately emphasizes the importance of accumulating wisdom through experience.


The chorus repeats the line, "We can work it out, we're not heroes no, look up to the sky, Navigate Below." This line suggests that while life may not be easy, it is still worth actively trying to navigate and figure out. Rather than looking for a hero to come save the day, the singer implores listeners to take control of their own lives and navigate through the challenges presented.


Overall, "Navigate Below" encourages listeners to embrace the journey of life, even when it may not be easy, and to take responsibility for their own path.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun itself is colorblind
The sun shines equally on everyone and doesn't discriminate against anyone based on their skin color.


To the light it's putting out somehow
Despite being the source of light for the world, the sun doesn't have the ability to perceive the light that it emits.


I watched it pass as a rider
As a passenger, the singer observed the world around them while traveling.


Gaze away from the seat
The artist doesn't want to focus on where they're seated, but rather the scenery around them.


Digital map live driver
The driver is using a digital map to navigate.


Stomach's full head is hungry
The singer's physical needs are met, but they still feel unfulfilled or unsatisfied in some way.


The women of the highway do their best to get by
The female drivers on the road are doing what they can to survive and thrive in their lives.


My best is unrealized
The artist feels like they could be doing better in life but aren't currently achieving their full potential.


The worst is when the best goes untried
Not even attempting to do your best is worse than trying your best and failing.


You can call it fear of failure, dying to succeed
Some people are so driven to succeed that they are willing to risk failure, which can be considered a form of self-sabotage.


The wind blows at closed windows
Even when we are hiding away from the world, the forces of nature can still affect us.


The billboards advertise their greed
The signs on the side of the road promote consumerism and capitalism.


Take a look at my outlet
The singer is inviting someone to examine their creative output or work.


Lend your ear to the beat
Listen closely to the rhythm and feel the music.


You think you heard something
The listener believes they may have picked up on a subtle message or meaning in the singer's work.


It's just the jingling of my spare key
The sound the listener heard was simply the keys in the artist's pocket.


The thrills sought after
People are always looking for new and exciting experiences.


They are numerous now
There are many different options for thrill-seekers these days.


You can find them in the ether in any part of any town
Exciting experiences can be found anywhere and everywhere, not just in certain areas or cities.


In any heart that's crooked or straight
People of all moral alignments can experience the rush of new experiences.


In the sunlit hours or when it's late
Excitement can come at any time of day, whether it's bright and sunny or dark outside.


Wander the prism
Explore the various viewpoints and perspectives that life has to offer.


Witness the schism
Observe the conflicts and divisions that exist within society or within oneself.


See the Yin-Yang cousins dancing Buddha rhythm
Experience the balance and harmony of opposites in life, which can bring about a sense of spiritual enlightenment.


Feel the sheet rock rattle below
The singer is feeling intense emotions that are shaking their world.


See the confidence surely grow
As the singer experiences new things and grows, they become more self-assured.


With an army of days reflected through the haze
As the singer looks back on all the days they have lived, they begin to see patterns and themes emerge.


Wisdom will accumulate
Through life experience, the artist will become wiser over time.


We can work it out
Through communication and teamwork, problems can be resolved.


We're not heroes no
Despite the problems they face, the singer doesn't see themselves as heroic or special in any way.


Look up to the sky
Don't forget to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.


Navigate Below
Don't forget to explore the depths and complexities of our inner selves as well.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ZACHARY FEINBERG, DAVID WILLIAM SHAW, ROBERT INGRAHAM, GEORGE M. GEKAS, ANDREW STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, ED WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

Nash Daniels

Love their sound, willing be adding them to my collection of new music.

Eric Williams

I remember seeing them play this at the green parrot in key west they have grew to be one of the best bands out there ⚜️

DireBowser

This song is a favorite of my green parrot

Valerie Williams

Me too! First time at the Green Parrot...again tonite in AC NJ!

Cheri DeTone

Love it!

InMood

This is purely and simply amazing.

DireBowser

"Wander the prism
Witness the schism
See the Yin-Yang cousins dancing
Buda rhythm"

TOUTAN

Love

Haley Roberts

When is your next concert