Parachutes
The Snails Lyrics


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There's a plane that leaves tomorrow
His tech you oughta know
There's a pair of wings that have my name between 'em

And there's a train that leaves tomorrow
And she's poundin' though the stone
I can see her go through more pain and we know
And oh I parachute
I'm coming down

And there's a place that we can make it
And places we can't go
We've been there once
We can't go back, no more

And oh I parachute
Oh I parachute
Oh I parachute
I'm comin' down
Woah, I'm comin' down

So lift me up, we'll hang down
Lift me off the ground
'Cause you know I parachute
Oh I parachute
Oh I parachute
I'm comin' down

So lift me up, we'll hang down
Lift me off the ground
'Cause you know I parachute
Oh I parachute
Oh I parachute
I'm comin' down
Woah, I'm comin' down

There's no coming back
There's no coming back
There's no coming back
There's no coming back

There's no coming back
There's no coming back




There's no coming back
There's no coming back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Snails' song Parachutes evoke themes of escape, risk-taking and impermanence. The song tells the story of someone who is ready to take the leap and pursue their dreams, even if it means leaving behind the pain and difficulties of their past. The singer refers to a plane, train and pair of wings as ways to escape, but ultimately chooses the image of a parachute, symbolizing both the danger and thrill of the journey towards their ultimate goal.


The lyrics are simultaneously hopeful and melancholic, as the singer acknowledges that there are places they can't go back to and no coming back from the choices they've made. The repetition of the phrase "there's no coming back" underscores the finality of certain decisions and the inevitability of change.


The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Oh I parachute, I'm coming down" creates an immersive, almost hypnotic effect, which adds to the sense of suspension and vulnerability that is present throughout the song. Overall, the poetic imagery, musical arrangement and vocals combine to create a nuanced and emotionally charged piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a plane that leaves tomorrow
There is an opportunity to leave and start anew.


His tech you oughta know
It's important to familiarize oneself with the technology and knowledge that will enable success in the new venture.


There's a pair of wings that have my name between 'em
The singer is ready and willing to leave and start fresh in a new place.


And there's a train that leaves tomorrow
Another opportunity to leave and begin anew.


And she's poundin' though the stone
The artist recognizes the difficulties and struggles that come with leaving and starting over.


I can see her go through more pain and we know
The singer is aware that the journey ahead will be difficult, but is still determined to take the risk.


And oh I parachute
The singer is prepared to take the leap of faith and start fresh, with a sense of liberation and freedom.


I'm coming down
The artist is ready to face the challenges of the new journey.


And there's a place that we can make it
There is hope and potential in the new venture.


And places we can't go
There are limitations and places that the artist cannot return to in the new journey.


We've been there once
The singer has experienced that which cannot be returned to, and must move forward.


We can't go back, no more
The artist recognizes that there is no going back to what was, and must embrace the new journey ahead.


So lift me up, we'll hang down
The singer seeks support and encouragement to face the challenges of the new journey ahead.


Lift me off the ground
The singer wants to be lifted upwards and given the opportunity to rise above the challenges of the new journey.


'Cause you know I parachute
The singer is confident that they are capable of taking the leap of faith and succeeding in the new venture.


There's no coming back
The artist recognizes that the new journey is one-way, and cannot be undone or returned from.




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