The album "From the Wreckage" glows with a rootsy golden tone that encompasses everything from indie-folk, to alt-country, to blues-rock to Southern psychedelia. The raucous first single “With Your Two Hands” sounds like it could have been written during an impromptu back-porch jam session.
Before the World Explodes
The Wind and the Wave Lyrics
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I believed you like a wet match in a dream
That's just some old lie somewhere from some old guy
Who never gave a shit about a thing
I don't want to live this way
Standing on your empty grave
Just looking for the next fork in the road
So make up your made or die
The worst of which I'm tying to let go
I said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
It's sad but I got nothing left in me
Said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
And nothing left expect this memory
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
Some people get ahead and
Some people always lag behind
No matter what they do
Some of us turn and run
Some of us face whatever hurts the most
Whatever changes you
Whatever changes you and
I said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
It's sad but I got nothing left in me
Said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
And nothing left expect this memory
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
How can a single moment
Always set you up for failure
How does the radio (the radio)
Know what I wanna hear
Right when I wanna hear it
Before the world explodes
Before the world explodes and
I said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
It's sad but I got nothing left in me
Said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already gone
And nothing left expect this memory
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
The Wind and The Wave’s “Before the World Explodes” is a song about letting go of past attachments and moving on. The song starts by addressing someone who has repeatedly promised to be a better person but has failed. The singer sees through the empty promises and suggests that the person needs to make a change or die trying. The singer wants to move on from this person and the negative influence they have had on their life, and they are actively looking for a new direction. The second verse talks about the fact that people experience life differently; some people get ahead while others tend to fall behind. The singer admits that they are already gone and are only left with a memory of the person they want to forget.
The song goes on to ask a few rhetorical questions, such as how a single moment can set someone up for failure and how the radio can know what someone wants to hear before they even know it themselves. These moments are indicative of the impending doom that the singer senses before the “world explodes.” The repetition of the chorus highlights the theme of letting go and moving on as the singer reaffirms that they have nothing left in them when it comes to the person they are leaving behind.
Overall, the lyrics of “Before the World Explodes” are about the desire to let go of past attachments and move on, even if it’s difficult. The song recognizes the hardships that come with letting go but ultimately encourages the listener to embrace the uncertainty and seek out new directions.
Line by Line Meaning
For every time you said this time I will be better
Each repeated promise you made to do better in the future.
I believed you like a wet match in a dream
I had hope for your improvement, but it was as uncertain as a dream and as easily extinguished as a wet match.
That's just some old lie somewhere from some old guy
The idea that people can change for the better is an old lie perpetuated by someone who never cared about anything.
Who never gave a shit about a thing
The person who gave us the idea of change is someone who never cared about anything.
I don't want to live this way
I don't want to continue living in this state of uncertainty and disappointment.
Standing on your empty grave
I am standing in the aftermath of the damage you've caused, on the metaphorical grave of the person you could have been.
Just looking for the next fork in the road
I am searching for a new path or direction to take in my life.
So make up your made or die
You must make a choice to change or continue on this destructive path, because time is running out.
Cause I've got my own damn life
I have my own life to live and I can't keep waiting for you to change.
The worst of which I'm tying to let go
I'm trying to let go of the worst of the pain and disappointment you've caused me.
Some people get ahead and
Some people achieve success and happiness in life by working hard and making good decisions.
Some people always lag behind
Some people struggle and never seem to catch a break, no matter how hard they try.
No matter what they do
Despite their efforts, their circumstances never seem to change for the better.
Some of us turn and run
Some people give up and try to escape their problems by running away.
Some of us face whatever hurts the most
Others choose to confront their problems head on, even if it is painful.
Whatever changes you
Whatever life throws at you and whatever changes it brings.
I said, boy, I'm already gone
I'm already emotionally and mentally checked out of this relationship or situation.
It's sad but I got nothing left in me
I feel sad, but I have nothing left to give to this situation or relationship.
And nothing left expect this memory
All that remains of our relationship is this memory of you that I will carry with me.
Of you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh
The memory is of you and the impact you've had on my life.
How can a single moment
How can one moment or event have such a profound impact on our lives?
Always set you up for failure
Why does it seem like that moment always ensures our ultimate failure in that situation or relationship?
How does the radio (the radio)
How does the universe, or fate, seem to know exactly what we need to hear at the right moment?
Know what I wanna hear
Why does it seem like the world knows us better than we know ourselves?
Right when I wanna hear it
Why does it seem like the universe provides us with guidance and direction exactly when we need it?
Before the world explodes
Before life becomes too overwhelming and too much to handle.
Writer(s): Patricia Drew, Dwight Baker
Contributed by Reagan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrick Mölter
I love your music so much, I wish I could be able to say I don't like something, but you guys are flawless and your songs are always amazing!
Glace Nok
I can't believe this songs have so few likes... It's like art for the ears.
Michelle the Pegman
This album really made me happy/think about life. Thank you for making music
kat H.
I seriously love your music!
Auxeniu
This is amazing!
Jonathan Molzan
Mandolin is killer. Need it. Need more of it.
Mexican-American Male
👍
capybara
When I see that there is still just 4 comment I get crazy😂.Who can't love this?