Stories
There for Tomorrow Lyrics


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One troubled night wasn't trouble enough for him
Another swallow never seemed to like enough for him
They say the past is the past but it never treated me like this
He couldn't ask for a better understanding of how
What goes around comes back around twice as fast
He's got no hope for a cure
He puts himself to sleep
But now we just sit back, we sit back
While we watch all of them react
Can you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it, oh
And use up all the time your given
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it go on
Go ahead and tell your stories

She always hoped for him to take her word for word
Never knew what it felt like feeling this unsure
She's got her eyes on the time, but there's no use waiting there for him
Well she's not in the world alone, but she wanted to put herself to sleep

So you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it, oh
And use up all the time your given
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it go on
Go ahead and tell your stories
Your stories
Your stories, oh

Just sit back, we sit back
While we watch all of them react
So you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it, oh
And use up all the time your given
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it go on
So you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it, oh




And use up all the time your given, yeah
Go on and tell your stories

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Stories" by There for Tomorrow delve into the struggles of two people who are dealing with their own personal issues. The verse begins with the male protagonist who experiences difficulties in forgetting his past mistakes. He indulges in alcohol consumption to cope with his problems but it only leads to a deeper sense of despair. He acknowledges the consequences that come back twice as fast and realizes that there is no hope for him. Meanwhile, his partner, the female protagonist, is unsure of her relationship with him. She is also consumed with her own struggles and has found no solace in waiting for him to change. Both characters are feeling lost and alone in their own ways.


The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging both protagonists to speak up and tell their stories. The singers encourage them to use up the time that they have been given and to not let the world get in the way of their voices. The phrase "start to the finish" represents the journey of their lives, from the beginning to the end, and the importance of making every moment count. Overall, the song is about finding hope and empowerment through sharing one's experiences and speaking their truth.


Line by Line Meaning

One troubled night wasn't trouble enough for him
His troubles extend beyond a single night.


Another swallow never seemed to like enough for him
His attempts to cope are insufficient.


They say the past is the past but it never treated me like this
The past continues to haunt him and affect him in the present.


He couldn't ask for a better understanding of how
He doesn't understand why things happen the way they do.


What goes around comes back around twice as fast
Karma is catching up to him quickly.


He's got no hope for a cure
He has lost all hope for a solution.


He puts himself to sleep
He tries to escape his problems through sleep.


But now we just sit back, we sit back
We are now observers.


While we watch all of them react
We watch others handle the same struggles.


Can you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
How do you cope when it seems like no one is listening or understanding you?


The start to the finish, c'mon and let me hear it, oh
Tell me your entire story, from beginning to end.


And use up all the time your given
Make the most of your time and opportunities.


She always hoped for him to take her word for word
She wanted to be understood and believed without question.


Never knew what it felt like feeling this unsure
She has never been this uncertain before.


She's got her eyes on the time, but there's no use waiting there for him
She is waiting for something that may never come.


Well she's not in the world alone, but she wanted to put herself to sleep
She feels like she is struggling alone, but tries to escape through sleep.


Go ahead and tell your stories
Share your experiences and struggles.


Your stories
Your unique and personal experiences.


Just sit back, we sit back
Again, we become observers.


So you tell me what you tell yourself when the world won't listen
The same question is repeated, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection.


And use up all the time your given, yeah
A repeated call to make the most of your time on this Earth.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN ALAN CLIMER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH KAMRADA, JAY RAFAEL ENRIQUEZ, MAIKE HAINI MAILE

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