Love ____
Transit Lyrics


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I always knew that I would live and die in Boston.
When I was five I put my hands into cement and you knelt beside me.
It dried up and hardened so fast.

We packed our bags and headed south
Leaving them behind, never coming back.
To those same small hands that pulled you through a crosswalk,
Ready for whatever's coming next.

Someday I hope you find everything you want
And just forgive me for everything I'm not.
I'll try and hide how damaged I've become.
Oh my god, why is the world so sad?

I always knew that I would live and die in Boston.
When I was five I put my hands into cement and you knelt beside me.
It dried up and hardened so fast.

I guess I found my way back home but those hands no longer fit.
(I was never any good at saying sorry, thank you for that.)
But I'm ready for whatever is whatever is coming next.

I always knew that I would live and die in Boston.
When I was five I put my hands into cement,




And you knelt besides me.
It dried up and hardened so fast.

Overall Meaning

The song "Love ____" by Transit is a melancholic reflection of the singer's life and the events that have shaped it. The first stanza acknowledges the singer's deep connection to their hometown, Boston, and how it has always been a part of their identity. The image of the hands in cement represents a moment frozen in time, a memory of a simpler time when everything seemed possible, but that has since been lost. The line "it dried up and hardened so fast" suggests that it was only a fleeting moment, one that the singer can never retrieve.


The second stanza finds the singer leaving Boston and their past behind, moving forward into the unknown. The reference to "small hands that pulled you through a crosswalk" is a reminder of a time when the singer felt protected and cared for. However, this is contrasted with the present, where the singer is unsure of what the future holds.


The bridge of the song is a plea for forgiveness and acceptance, revealing the singer's vulnerabilities and flaws. They acknowledge that they are damaged but hope that someday they can be forgiven for this. The line "why is the world so sad?" encapsulates the sense of hopelessness and despair that permeates the entire song.


The final stanza is an admission that the singer has returned to Boston but feels disconnected from it. Despite this, they are ready for whatever comes next, whatever challenges or opportunities may arise.


Overall, "Love ____" is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. It captures the bittersweet feeling of growing up and leaving one's childhood behind while still holding onto the memories that define us.


Line by Line Meaning

I always knew that I would live and die in Boston.
I have a deep connection and love for the place I grew up in, and I feel like I will never leave it or be able to imagine living anywhere else.


When I was five I put my hands into cement and you knelt beside me.
I remember a moment of joy and curiosity from my childhood, when I explored the world with wonder, and you were there to share in it with me.


It dried up and hardened so fast.
But that moment of innocence and bliss didn't last very long, and I soon had to face the harsh reality of life, where things don't always go our way, and dreams don't always come true.


We packed our bags and headed south
I left my hometown and started a new chapter in my life, where I had to face new challenges, meet new people, and learn new things.


Leaving them behind, never coming back.
I left behind my past, my memories, and my loved ones, and it was a painful and difficult process, but I knew I had to do it in order to grow and evolve.


To those same small hands that pulled you through a crosswalk,
But even though I've moved on and grown up, I still remember the people who helped me along the way, who supported me and guided me when I needed it most.


Ready for whatever's coming next.
And now I'm ready for whatever life has in store for me, whether it's good or bad, easy or hard, joyful or painful.


Someday I hope you find everything you want
And I also hope that the people I've left behind, the ones who are still struggling and searching for their own paths, will find what they're looking for, and will be happy and fulfilled.


And just forgive me for everything I'm not.
And even though I may not have been able to help them as much as I wanted to, I hope they can forgive me for my limitations and my mistakes, and still see me as someone who cares for them and wishes them well.


I'll try and hide how damaged I've become.
And even though I've faced my own share of challenges and struggles, and have been hurt and scarred by life, I'll try to put on a brave face and not let it show, so that I can keep moving forward and not give up.


Oh my god, why is the world so sad?
But sometimes it's hard, because the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, where bad things happen to good people, and where happiness and joy can seem so far away.


I guess I found my way back home but those hands no longer fit.
And even though I've come back to my hometown, and things may seem familiar and comfortable, I know that I'm not the same person I was when I left, and that I've changed in ways that make me feel like a stranger in my own skin.


(I was never any good at saying sorry, thank you for that.)
And even though I wish I could go back and make things right with the people I may have hurt or let down in the past, I know that it's not always easy to apologize, and that sometimes we have to live with the consequences of our actions.


But I'm ready for whatever is whatever is coming next.
But even though life can be hard and uncertain, and even though I may not know what the future holds, I'm still ready to face it head on, with courage and resilience, and to keep moving forward no matter what.


I always knew that I would live and die in Boston.
And even as I face new challenges and experiences, and explore new parts of the world, I know that my hometown will always be a part of me, and that I'll carry it with me wherever I go.


When I was five I put my hands into cement,
And even though that moment of pure joy and curiosity may have been short-lived, and even though life may have thrown me some curveballs since then, I still hold onto the memory of that day, and the feeling of wonder and possibility it gave me.


And you knelt besides me.
And even though the person who was there with me that day may have moved on or changed, I still remember them fondly, and am grateful for the role they played in shaping who I am today.


It dried up and hardened so fast.
And even though that moment may have been fleeting, and even though I may have faced hardships and challenges since then, I still hold onto the hope and belief that there is beauty and wonder in the world, and that we can all find our own moments of joy and happiness, no matter the circumstances.




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ECLongboarders

they never play this in concert... i really wish they would

Nica L

i fucking love this song..

Asha Nurzyński

Nostalgia

Michael Miles

just listened to this again after forever

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