Writing on the Walls
Underoath Lyrics

Maybe we, why don't we
Suggesting that it would be worthwhile to come together and talk about something.

Sit right here for half an hour?
Offering an idea to take the time to sit down and talk.

We'll speak of what a waste I am
Acknowledging the singer's feeling of low self-worth.

And how we missed your beat again
Admitting a mistake or shortcoming in one's behavior.

I swear we need to find some comfort
Expressing the need for comfort or solace.

In this run-down place
Describing a location that is in disrepair or decline.

To bridge the gap of this conscious state
Trying to find a way to connect with the present moment.

That we live in
Reflecting on the reality of the artist's current situation.

I'm short on time
Being aware of time constraints or limitations.

How come you try?
Questioning a person's motives or actions.

That brings us home
Referring to a feeling of belonging or being grounded.

To fit the shape of
Conforming to a certain standard or expectation.

And I pray for
Asking for help from a higher power or hoping for the best possible outcome.

What they tell you
Referring to external influences or messages that impact one's decision-making.

You to move on, move on (but mostly what they show you)
Encouraging someone to move forward, but acknowledging the difficulty of doing so when faced with external obstacles.

At this rate we can't keep up but I sure
Recognizing that the current pace is difficult to maintain.

I'm taking back all the things I said
Apologizing or retracting previous statements.

But I sure can't just sit still
Acknowledging the need to keep moving or taking action.

Keep me filled in, I swear I'll come
Asking to be updated or informed about something, with a promise to follow through.

We walk alone
Acknowledging the feeling of loneliness or isolation.

We walk alone
Repeating the theme of loneliness or isolation for emphasis.

We walk alone
A third repetition to reinforce the artist's feelings.

We walk alone
The fourth repetition to continue emphasizing the point.

We walk alone
The fifth repetition of the loneliness theme.

We walk alone
The sixth repetition to drive the message home.

Back home
Returning back to one's starting point or place of origin.

Alone back home
Repeating the theme of loneliness and linking it to the homecoming.

You're almost gone and I'm okay
Recognizing that someone is about to leave or change, but expressing that the artist is okay with it.

I still see your shadow
Acknowledging the lingering presence of someone who is no longer there physically.

To give you time to be afraid
Suggesting that someone is intentionally giving another person a chance to feel fear or apprehension about something.

But never your face again
Acknowledging that one may not see someone's face again, literally or metaphorically.

I remember your presence
Recalling someone's presence, even though they are no longer present physically.

I hope to God you come down
Expressing a hope or wish to see someone again or for them to come back.

I hope to God you feel this now
Expressing a strong emotion or message and hoping that it is received and understood by someone else.

I hope to God you come down
Repeating a desire or wish to see someone again, to reinforce the message.

I hope to
Expressing the sentiment that the artist dearly wishes for something to happen.

God
Referring to a higher power, expressing hope or faith.

I know there must be some way out of here
Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a difficult situation, but expressing hope or belief that there is a solution.

And all of them will be waiting there
Anticipating or imagining a positive experience or outcome, involving the presence of others.