Acceptance
This Is Not Utopia Lyrics
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I made up my mind I mean at least I've tried
The darkest of days shines brighter than you see
You're blind
(Ohhhh)
Don't look back in anger there is nothing to fear
Take this life
I'm as calm as can be 'cause I'm ready to leave this world
I made my peace while I'm falling to pieces
I was never built to last
Take this life
I'm as calm as can be 'cause I'm ready to leave this world
I made my peace while I'm falling to pieces
I was never built to last
I was never built to last
I was never built to last
Put me to sleep
I am not afraid to go alone
Borrowed time is all I had
Take this life
I'm as calm as can be 'cause I'm ready to leave this world
I made my peace while I'm falling to pieces
I was never built to last
Take this life
I'm as calm as can be 'cause I'm ready to leave this world
I made my peace while I'm falling to pieces
I was never built to last
Never built to last
I was never built to last
Never built to last
I’m falling to pieces
I rest my head and I
Sleep easy
There is no happy ending to this
There is no way to get me through this
I am all alone and I always was
All I could do was trying all this time
All I can say is:
I'm sorry for the mess I've made
I'm sorry for the mess I've made
The lyrics of "Acceptance" by This Is Not Utopia convey a sense of resignation and readiness to move on from the struggles and challenges of life. The opening lines, "The clouds part their ways and I'm ready to go, I made up my mind, I mean at least I've tried," suggest a decision to leave behind a difficult situation or perhaps even life itself. The singer acknowledges that even the darkest of days can offer some glimmer of hope, but the person they're addressing is unable to see it, perhaps due to their own blindness or refusal to accept change.
The chorus emphasizes the calmness and acceptance of the singer regarding their choice to leave this world. They have come to terms with their own mortality and have made peace with their impending departure, even as they feel like they are falling apart. The repeated statement, "I was never built to last," reflects a belief that their existence was always temporary, reinforcing their sense of inevitability.
The lines, "Put me to sleep, I am not afraid to go alone, Borrowed time is all I had," further highlight the singer's willingness to face their journey alone. They have accepted the transient nature of life and recognize that all they had was borrowed time, adding a sense of urgency to their decision.
The closing lines express a sense of solitude and self-awareness. The singer acknowledges their loneliness and takes responsibility for the mess they believe they have made in their life. They express regret and apologize for the impact their actions may have had on others. Overall, the song explores themes of acceptance, mortality, and personal responsibility in the face of difficult choices.
Line by Line Meaning
The clouds part their ways and I'm ready to go
I see a change in my circumstances and I feel ready to move forward
I made up my mind I mean at least I've tried
I have come to a decision, even though it may not be perfect
The darkest of days shines brighter than you see
Even in the most difficult times, there is always some light
You're blind
You are unaware of the truth or reality
Don't look back in anger there is nothing to fear
Do not dwell on past negative experiences, there's nothing to be afraid of
Borrowed time was just part of the deal
The limited time I had was always temporary and expected
Take this life
Accept or embrace the life I have
I'm as calm as can be 'cause I'm ready to leave this world
I am at peace and prepared to depart from this existence
I made my peace while I'm falling to pieces
I found inner tranquility despite feeling broken
I was never built to last
I was never meant to endure or survive indefinitely
Put me to sleep
Let me rest eternally
I am not afraid to go alone
I do not fear departing from this world without companionship
Borrowed time is all I had
The limited time I had was borrowed or temporary
I rest my head and I
I lay down and
Sleep easy
I find comfort in peaceful slumber
There is no happy ending to this
There will not be a pleasant resolution to my story
There is no way to get me through this
There is no method or solution to help me overcome this
I am all alone and I always was
I have been solitary from the beginning and continue to be
All I could do was trying all this time
I have been giving my best effort throughout this whole journey
All I can say is:
The only thing I can express is:
'I'm sorry for the mess I've made
I apologize for the chaos and destruction I have caused
I'm sorry for the mess I've made'
I regret the disorder and turmoil I have created
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tobias Krause, Nico Frieborg, Max-Cedric Schulze, Jasper Großmann, Alexander Strauß
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@slashismyhommie8182
Meh, offsprings song structure hasn't changed in the past 25 years, they threw in a finger picking part, which is not anything amazing, if anything it was passe 10 years ago. After their second or third album there's nothing of any substance.
Not trashing them. Just musically there's not much innovation and it's just mediocre butt rock for quite some time, rather than punk rock, but they still keep playing image wise punk rock???
Idk, hate on my comment, thumbs down me (as if it means anything, this isn't reddit). Offspring is just a name that gets on big festival like shows, but they never actually have a legit tour that draws fans for them.
Last time I was at a show they played, it was at Huntington Beach for a huge 2 day festival actually on the beach. First day they headlined, Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies played before them. After pennywise literally 2/3 of the crowd left. The following night (a Sunday night I might add) Social Distortion played in the time slot Offspring had the night prior and Rancid in the time slot Pennywise was in, after Rancid literally none of the crowd left.
All I'm saying is anyone who is a fan of offspring at this point isn't part of the punk fansbase, and the band is somehow idk, catapulted with marketing even though they're an irrelevant band.
@TheMetalhed82
Like a shot without a warning
Lies a life that's left behind
And though I try
It's something I just can't unsee
It's burned into my mind
And I wake up in the morning
News keeps flashing on my eyes
These dying streets are bruised and beaten
Riot flags are waving
Poor and weak, we extend this streak
These lives we could be saving
Life is cheap, I sit and weep
'Cause there's just no mistaking
Oh, this is not utopia
The roots, the roots, the roots of America
The roots, the roots, the roots of hysteria
The roots, the roots, the rules don't matter anymore
This is not utopia
The roots, the roots, the roots of America
The roots, the roots, the roots of hysteria
You and you and you don't matter anymore
Better angels of our nature
Well, they've gone away to hide
Brutality, I can't unsee
These pictures are just burned into my mind
It's commotion in slow motion
It's humanity denied
A violent race, punch in the face
With all this hate, how can we all survive?
Oh, and if the change is coming
What makes it take so long?
And if the change is coming
Why sing the same old song?
This is not utopia
The roots, the roots, the roots of America
The roots, the roots, the roots of hysteria
The roots, the roots, the rules don't matter anymore
This is not utopia
The roots, the roots, the roots of America
The roots, the roots, the roots of hysteria
You and you and you don't matter anymore
This is not utopia
The roots, the roots, the roots of America
The roots, the roots, the roots of hysteria
And you and you and you don't matter anymore
(This not utopia)
Now how long must we wait
Until love conquers hate
And heal these hearts?
'Cause it all starts
Right here
@aTuyPotasso
Incredible!!!!!
@slashismyhommie8182
Meh, offsprings song structure hasn't changed in the past 25 years, they threw in a finger picking part, which is not anything amazing, if anything it was passe 10 years ago. After their second or third album there's nothing of any substance.
Not trashing them. Just musically there's not much innovation and it's just mediocre butt rock for quite some time, rather than punk rock, but they still keep playing image wise punk rock???
Idk, hate on my comment, thumbs down me (as if it means anything, this isn't reddit). Offspring is just a name that gets on big festival like shows, but they never actually have a legit tour that draws fans for them.
Last time I was at a show they played, it was at Huntington Beach for a huge 2 day festival actually on the beach. First day they headlined, Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies played before them. After pennywise literally 2/3 of the crowd left. The following night (a Sunday night I might add) Social Distortion played in the time slot Offspring had the night prior and Rancid in the time slot Pennywise was in, after Rancid literally none of the crowd left.
All I'm saying is anyone who is a fan of offspring at this point isn't part of the punk fansbase, and the band is somehow idk, catapulted with marketing even though they're an irrelevant band.
@GregorGonzalez
This is one of the few bands that you can listen to the full albums because they don't have bad songs
@ottalama
that's nearly true but what about this one?
https://youtu.be/0eJZo1Hs8yk
But I still love them
@Karnage420698238
@@ottalama one of my favorite songs form days go by reminds me of when youre in prison form splinter after all how could anyone not like parody songs lol
@thenewells6411
Es muy cierto!!
@schmidtcurtis
Most Punk Bands are like that
@eliasnichols2163
Your not wrong
@Whitefox70
Awesome song! The Offspring is rock history!
@GoodNewsJim
If we don't stand for freedoms in America, that's all we'll all be: history. Under Joe Biden. We lost freedom of Speech, and that means all freedoms are lost now too.