Adios
Thirty Ought Six Lyrics


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Its a sinking ship/ this thing that we call life
The rotting core of time/ goes in a blink of an eye
Its the broken dreams/depressing what youve become
Its the little things/ youre gonna miss when youre gone

So long goodbyex4

So long goodbye, Im saying adios
The clock is ticking and the curtains falling
Blacken the sky, Im feeling comatose
So long goodbye.

The plans that you make/ just never seemed to go through
The waiting lines will take/ what little patience you have left to lose
All the things you say/last words straight out the window
Sealing your troubled fate/ the hanging tag on your toe
Its all right cause I know what youre thinking
Too late to refill, for what youre drinking

So long goodbye, a one-way ticket
So long goodbye, you cant escape it
So long goodbye, your thoughts are flying on by
So long goodbye

So long goodbye, Im saying adios
The clock is zero and your game is over
Reset denied, youre password is no good
So long goodbye(scream)

The thoughts are running straight on through your head
Flying by like all the people said
Its not things youve done its who you met
And when its time nothing will be said
The partys over, clean up the mess again
Garbage to the curb, its the final rest
So happy Im so gone that I love it
Its the end in a just little bit
In the minds of those who know the legends
So happy Im so gone

So long goodbye, Im saying adios
The credits rolling and your name is not there




So long goodbye, youre signing off for good
So long goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song “Adios” by Thirty Ought Six provides listeners with an introspective insight into the themes of mortality, loss and regret. The opening lines of the song “It's a sinking ship, this thing that we call life” sets the tone for the song, which delves into the idea that life is short and fleeting. The second line, “The rotting core of time goes in a blink of an eye” highlights the brevity of life and how easily it can disappear. The song continues with themes of lost dreams and missed opportunities, with the line “The plans that you make, just never seem to go through.” The lyrics also touch on the despair that comes from knowing that there are only a limited number of chances in life, and that it may be too late to change course.


The song also deals with themes of acceptance, as the lines “So long goodbye, I'm saying adios” suggest a sense of resignation to one's fate. The lyrics “The clock is ticking and the curtains falling, blacken the sky, I'm feeling comatose” further emphasize the idea that life is coming to an end and there is nothing that can be done about it. While the song concludes with a sense of peace and acceptance, the somber nature of the lyrics lingers on, leaving the listener to contemplate their own mortality and the choices they have made in their own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Its a sinking ship/ this thing that we call life
Life is like a sinking ship, constantly falling apart and leading to doom.


The rotting core of time/ goes in a blink of an eye
Time passes by quickly, revealing the decaying nature of the reality around us.


Its the broken dreams/depressing what youve become
Knowing that you cannot achieve your dreams can be depressing, as it highlights the failures and limitations you have.


Its the little things/ youre gonna miss when youre gone
The small, often overlooked things that make life worth living tend to be missed the most when it is over.


So long goodbye x4
The final farewell to life and everything it encompasses.


So long goodbye, Im saying adios
Saying goodbye and letting go of everything that was once held dear.


The clock is ticking and the curtains falling
Time is running out and the end is near.


Blacken the sky, Im feeling comatose
The darkness is closing in and the end is causing a sense of numbness or detachment.


The plans that you make/ just never seemed to go through
Despite making plans for the future, things often do not go as envisioned.


The waiting lines will take/ what little patience you have left to lose
Being forced to wait for what seems like an eternity will eventually wear down one's patience.


All the things you say/last words straight out the window
All the final words spoken will be for naught, as ultimately they cannot change the inevitable outcome.


Sealing your troubled fate/ the hanging tag on your toe
The end is in sight and the weight of one's troubled fate is apparent.


Its all right cause I know what youre thinking
The end is understood and not something to fear, as everyone has thought about it before.


Too late to refill, for what youre drinking
Once you have drank from the cup of life, it cannot be re-filled, and there is no going back.


So long goodbye, a one-way ticket
The final exit from life is a one-way trip with no returns.


So long goodbye, you cant escape it
Death is something that cannot be avoided or escaped.


So long goodbye, your thoughts are flying on by
As death approaches, one's thoughts wander and lose focus.


The thoughts are running straight on through your head
In the moments before one's demise, thoughts are racing and minds are consumed by the end.


Flying by like all the people said
Time is flying by like it was foretold by many before us.


Its not things youve done its who you met
The memories and experiences shared with others are more important than the achievements in one's life.


And when its time nothing will be said
At the end, there is no more to be said or done.


The partys over, clean up the mess again
Death is the end of the party of life and comes with the final cleanup.


Garbage to the curb, its the final rest
Death is the final resting place of both the physical body and any unwanted thoughts or memories.


So happy Im so gone that I love it
Embracing the end with open arms and an accepting attitude.


Its the end in a just little bit
The end is coming soon and in a swift manner.


In the minds of those who know the legends
For those in the know, death is a part of the cycle of life and the legends that come with it.


So long goodbye, the credits rolling and your name is not there
The end is here, and the final credits are rolling as the name of the deceased is absent from it.


So long goodbye, youre signing off for good
Saying goodbye to everything and signing off for the final time.




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