the rest of us
Tyler Nugent Lyrics
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To the start of us
When your ears bleed
And your eyes burn
It's that feeling when you fall down
These city lights
Ain't kind to us
No they're flickering on
It's that feeling when you fall down
ooh ooooh
Get it steady now
Darling hold your ground
We're coming down
Landing now my dear
No we're coming down
Landing now
ooh ooooh
These storm filled skies
Were made for us
With a winter's breeze
With a summer glow
It's that feeling when you fall down
This fickle tide
Is so dangerous
When your knees bleed
And your ears burst my love
It's that feeling when you fall down
ooh ooooh
Steady as the morning
Honey, live your life
Live the rest of us didn't live
No, the rest of us didn't live
ooh ooooh
The lyrics of Tyler Nugent's song The Rest of Us speak of a feeling of falling down, both metaphorically and physically. The first verse suggests a reminiscence of the beginning of a relationship when things were difficult, and the hardships they faced seemed insurmountable. The image of bleeding ears and burning eyes symbolize the pain and struggle they went through. However, the chorus reminds us that, even after falling down, we need to get up, steady ourselves, and hold our ground. Nugent understands that life is not always kind, and sometimes we might feel knocked down, but it's up to us to get back up.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes me back
Reminds me of a past experience
To the start of us
To the beginning of our relationship or journey
When your ears bleed
When you're overwhelmed or stressed
And your eyes burn
When you're tired or emotionally drained
It's that feeling when you fall down
The feeling of hitting rock bottom or facing adversity
These city lights
The bright lights of the city
Ain't kind to us
Unfriendly or harsh
No they're flickering on
The lights are flickering or unstable
When the moonlight shines on us
When there's a moment of peace or clarity
Get it steady now
Get a grip or get focused
Darling hold your ground
Stay strong and don't give up
We're coming down
Coming back to reality or facing consequences
Landing now my dear
Accepting the end or consequences of a situation
These storm filled skies
The turbulent or uncertain times
Were made for us
We were meant to experience them
With a winter's breeze
The harshness of winter or difficult times
With a summer glow
The happiness and warmth of summer or good times
This fickle tide
The unpredictable or unstable nature of life
Is so dangerous
Can be harmful or damaging
When your knees bleed
When you're physically or emotionally hurt
And your ears burst my love
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or hurt
Steady as the morning
Stay calm and composed like the morning
Honey, live your life
Live your life to the fullest
Live the rest of us didn't live
Live a life that is fulfilling and unique
No, the rest of us didn't live
Others may not have lived as fully or authentically
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pure Awesomeness
I have watched this so many times, you don't even understand. I listen to this over ten times like every day.
HA M
Coming back after 2 years and i still love that song
HA M
Still loving it :)
Tiger Rxse
This is the type of artist i inspire to be, this song is amazing.
Vanessa Valeria
Sorry I just had goose bumps running through my spine. Your originality is so beautiful. The voice the guitar, you're everything the music industry would fight for.
ItsLunarMusic
I honestly can't get enough of this song Tyler...insanely talented
Kathrina James
Ben Howard is my favorite of all time. It's so nice to finally hear someone else who is similar. Please drop your EP soon so I can get an audio version of this! It's beautiful
Anna Nery
Every tap, every strum you make on your guitar and every word you sing makes me wanna fall in love with you. You write very lovely songs, Tyler. I wish you all the best! :)
Josh Renshaw
This is insanely good, would love to jam with you sometime :)
Ciara Hurlburt
Release on iTunes please oh my god this is so incredible it feeds my soul