laika
Twin Cabins Lyrics


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I’ll be the first to go
By my own hands,
I never knew,
I wanted to be a man

I’ll be the first to leave
You never got
How fucked up it got
I'll kiss you.

Oh no this trip wasn't for you
Oh no this trip wasn't for you

Oh no this trip wasn't for you
I'm going to the moon

You were the first to leave
Last night we were alright
I keep falling for you,
like you don’t want me to

We were the last to go
By our own hands
We never knew how we wanted to
Live again





Oh no this trip wasn't for you
I'm going to the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Twin Cabins’ song “Laika” tell a tragic story of one person’s desire to escape their current reality and leave their loved ones behind. The opening lines of “I’ll be the first to go/By my own hands” suggest a desire to take control of one’s fate, even if that means taking drastic measures. The following line, “I never knew/I wanted to be a man,” could be interpreted as the singer trying to come to terms with their own identity and struggling to find their place in the world.


As the song progresses, we get a sense that there is a sense of detachment between the singer and their loved ones. The line “You never got/How fucked up it got” suggests that the singer has been struggling with something that their loved ones simply couldn’t grasp. This sense of isolation is further emphasized by the line “I’ll kiss you,” which could be interpreted as a final farewell.


The chorus is perhaps the most telling part of the lyrics, with the repeated refrain of “Oh no this trip wasn’t for you/I’m going to the moon.” This suggests that the singer is looking to leave their current reality behind and escape to a new world, even if that means abandoning their loved ones.


Overall, the lyrics to “Laika” paint a picture of a person who is struggling to come to terms with their own identity and find their place in the world. There is a sense of isolation and detachment throughout the song, and the repeated refrain of “I’m going to the moon” serves as a symbol of the singer’s desire to escape their current reality.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ll be the first to go
I am willing to take the risk and be the first to embark on a journey of unknown consequences


By my own hands,
I will take full responsibility for any outcomes of this journey, good or bad


I never knew,
I was not aware of the true meaning and purpose of existence until I embarked on this journey


I wanted to be a man
Through this journey, I hope to find my true identity and become the person I was meant to be


I’ll be the first to leave
I won't wait for anyone else to leave, I will be the first to take my leave


You never got
You were never able to truly understand me and my motivations


How fucked up it got
The situation became increasingly dire and chaotic


I'll kiss you.
As a gesture of goodbye, I will show affection and appreciation for your presence in my life


Oh no this trip wasn't for you
This journey was not intended for you, and it is not meant to be shared


I'm going to the moon
I'm embarking on a journey of immense significance and challenge, pushing the boundaries of human exploration


You were the first to leave
You were the first to give up on us and walk away from our relationship


Last night we were alright
Even though we had our problems in the past, we were able to find solace and comfort in each other's presence


I keep falling for you,
Despite everything, I remain attracted to and interested in you


like you don’t want me to
You seem hesitant or reluctant to fully commit to a relationship with me


We were the last to go
We waited until the very end to leave, perhaps out of fear, uncertainty, or denial


By our own hands
We made the decision to embark on this journey, despite the risks and unknowns


We never knew how we wanted to
We lacked direction or purpose in our lives, and hoped this journey would provide us with answers


Live again
Perhaps through this journey, we hoped to find a newfound appreciation for life, and a reason to keep going




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Comments from YouTube:

bobisty

Laika is my dog's name which is how I found this song through a friend and I absolutely love it!!!

Héctor R.C.

bobisty
That was the name of my dog... I miss her ='(

Brandon Humberto Martinez Ruiseco

Una maravilla de canción para una historia truste <4

A Friendly Bear Lad

This music always hits hard the first times

valeria montoya

Canta divino la chica 👏

Tamar Ozbetelashvili

oml i just found this artist and im sooo in love. literally every song hits different<3

Coconut ts

Honestly. If you have a bike or something go ride it in the streets or into a riverbed and then just listen to the album or just this song because that hits different on a completely different level

Tamar Ozbetelashvili

@Coconut ts awww thanks for the recommendation i definitely will do

Harris Reckase

Do you mean every song hits you differently or they all hit you, the same kind of different?

rattie rat

im sorry for what happened to you, laika. you didnt deserve it. rest in peace, puppy.

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