Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedn… Read Full Bio ↴Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedness of Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula) in Ireland, Walking On Cars are giving every chance to achieving their ambitions in 2014. With the completion of their debut EP, some high profile performances (including Other Voices, the Late Late show, supporting Paramore in the O2) and sell out shows all over the country, it cannot be long before Walking On Cars are heard far beyond the most westerly tip of this island.

Ship Goes Down
Walking On Cars Lyrics

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Well it looks like it's happening
They're tying rockets to my shoe string
Know that timing, it isn't perfect
But I promise it will be worth it

So take my heart for the weekend
Take my heart for the night
And take my heart for the weekend

And take it all through your life

Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
Oh, if it hits the ground
I'll be laying next to it
Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
Yeah I'm going down, I'm going down
I'm going down with it

I made a promise to myself
Imagine being like anyone else
I understand that people may hate me
But all of that's okay with me

So take my heart for the weekend
Take my heart for the night
And take my heart for the weekend
And take it all through your life

Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
Oh, if it hits the ground
I'll be laying next to it
Oh if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
I'm going down, I'm going down
I'm going down with it

I'm going down with it
I'm going down with it
I'm going down with it
I'm going going down
I'm going down with it

Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
Oh, if it hits the ground
I'll be laying next to it
Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it
Yeah I'm going down, I'm going down
I'm going down with it

Now all we did for this
All we did for me
All we did for this
All we did for you

Oh, if the ship goes down
Then I'm going down with it

Yeah I'm going down, I'm going down
I'm going down with it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Walking On Cars' song "Ship Goes Down" convey a sense of determination, despite the odds not being in the singer's favor. The image of tying rockets to one's shoelace suggests a desire to fly high, to achieve great things, even in the face of obstacles. The singer acknowledges that the timing may not be perfect, but promises that the effort will be worth it. This speaks to the idea of taking risks in life and going after one's dreams, even when the timing or circumstances are less than ideal.

The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of sticking with something through thick and thin. If the ship goes down, the singer is willing to go down with it, refusing to abandon their goal or dream. This can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but ultimately speaks to the idea of loyalty to oneself and one's aspirations. The line "I made a promise to myself, imagine being like anyone else" suggests a sense of individualism and staying true to oneself, even if it means facing criticism or rejection from others.

Overall, "Ship Goes Down" is a hopeful song about perseverance and staying true to oneself. It encourages the listener to take risks and pursue their dreams, even when the odds seem stacked against them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well it looks like it's happening
Something is about to occur.

They're tying rockets to my shoe string
I'm taking a big risk and going all in.

Know that timing, it isn't perfect
I understand that the timing might not be ideal.

But I promise it will be worth it
I believe that the outcome will be worth the risk.

So take my heart for the weekend
You can have my heart and love for a short time.

Take my heart for the night
You only have my love for a night.

And take my heart for the weekend
You can have my love for a few days.

And take it all through your life
You can have my love for the rest of your life.

Oh, if the ship goes down
If things go badly...

Then I'm going down with it
I'll go down with the ship or take the fall for it.

Oh, if it hits the ground
If things go badly...

I'll be laying next to it
I'll take the blame for it.

I made a promise to myself
I made a commitment to myself.

Imagine being like anyone else
I don't want to be like everyone else.

I understand that people may hate me
I realize that some people might dislike me.

But all of that's okay with me
I'm okay with people disliking me.

Now all we did for this
This is what we've been working towards.

All we did for me
This is what I've been working towards.

All we did for you
This is what you've been working towards.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Joseph Devane, Sorcha Durham, Paul Stephen Flannery, Evan William Hadnett, Patrick Gerald Sheehy

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