Set In Stone
Triumph and Parade Lyrics
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The only way back is to have faith and believe in the future
Don't be mistaken because I knew it all along
So what am I waiting for?
God I hope there's something you can say to me
Show me the way
And I'm not done searching
So wait for (wait for)
Wait for me
Wait for, wait for, wait for me
To take, to take, to take this bullet to the chest
I've compromised and I've confessed
And now I take this bullet to the chest
To save you, to save me
I feel my wings are broken
These words are already set in stone
The only next step is to have faith to feel the completion
Pay attention you would've known it all along
So what am I waiting for?
God I hope there's something you can say to me
Show me the way
Haven't found what I was looking for
And I'm not done searching
So wait for (wait for)
Wait for me
All these things I knew all along
All these things I knew were so wrong
I admit I tried to save you
Now what's the password?
The lyrics of Set In Stone by Triumph and Parade are an introspective and vulnerable reflection on the uncertainty and insecurity that arises when we are faced with difficult decisions, and the internal struggle that we face with ourselves as we try to move forward into the unknown. The opening lines suggest that the singer is feeling trapped, stuck in a place where he cannot go back but is hesitant to move forward. However, he acknowledges that the only way to move forward is to have faith and trust in the future. He expresses a desire for guidance, hoping that someone or something can show him the way. The chorus reinforces this uncertainty, with the singer admitting that he has not yet found what he is looking for and is still searching.
The second verse introduces the idea of sacrifice, with the singer taking a metaphorical bullet to the chest to save someone else, although it is not clear who this person is. The lines "to save you, to save me, I feel my wings are broken" suggest that this act of sacrifice is not without consequence, and he is struggling to come to terms with it. The bridge brings the song to a climax, with the repeated phrase "all these things I knew were so wrong" suggesting that the singer is coming to a realization about his own limitations and is seeking redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels like he's closing the door
I sense that someone is shutting me out of their life
The only way back is to have faith and believe in the future
The key to regaining access is to trust in what is to come
Don't be mistaken because I knew it all along
Don't assume I was ignorant of the truth
So what am I waiting for?
What is stopping me from taking action?
God I hope there's something you can say to me
I am desperate for guidance
Show me the way
Direct me towards the right path
Haven't found what I was looking for
I have yet to discover what I seek
And I'm not done searching
I will not give up on my quest
So wait for (wait for)
Be patient for a little while longer
Wait for me
Stay by my side until I succeed
To take, to take, to take this bullet to the chest
To endure the pain and sacrifice necessary for the sake of others
I've compromised and I've confessed
I have admitted to my faults and made amends
And now I take this bullet to the chest
I am ready to bear the brunt of the consequences
To save you, to save me
To rescue both myself and others from harm
I feel my wings are broken
I am feeling weakened, vulnerable, and unable to fly
These words are already set in stone
The outcome is predetermined and cannot be changed
The only next step is to have faith to feel the completion
Acceptance and trust are the necessary final steps
Pay attention you would've known it all along
If you had been observant, you would have realized it from the beginning
All these things I knew all along
I have been aware of all of these facts for a long time
All these things I knew were so wrong
Despite knowing the truth, I made mistakes
I admit I tried to save you
I take responsibility for my actions in attempting to rescue you
Now what's the password?
What is the secret solution to this problem?
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.