On My Knees
Wayland Lyrics


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Still lucky to be alive
So many times I’ve been here on the edge of this knife
There’s a hole in the ground
A man he waits for me but doesn’t make a sound

I’m in the middle of road
In the calm before the storm
I’m not giving in not breaking down
Just on my knees
I’ve got to get my feet back on the ground
Cause I’m on my knees

Tryin to survive
Chasing a dream that lives somewhere in the night
Like a shadow over me
I’m runnin from someone I can never really see

It’s a cry for help
I need to save me from myself

I’m not giving in not breaking down
Just on my knees
Got to get my feet back on the ground
Cause I’m on my knees

Not giving up this time no never going to let go
I’ll make it back to life in one piece I know
Been living on the edge, for so long
Last chance to hold on
I can’t be to strong

And I won’t let go
No matter how hard
Cause I can’t go back
No I can’t go back

I’m not giving in not breaking down
I’m just on my knees (on my knees)
Got to get my feet back on the ground
Cause I’m on my knees

I’m not giving in not breaking down
I’m just on my knees (on my knees)




Got to get my feet back on the ground
Cause I’m on my knees

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "On My Knees" by Wayland depict the artist's struggle with remaining alive despite having faced countless moments of danger. The lyrics evoke the vulnerability and potential for harm faced by individuals who place themselves at the mercy of the world in pursuit of their dreams. The artist expresses this sentiment through the lines, "So many times I've been here on the edge of this knife / There's a hole in the ground / A man he waits for me but doesn't make a sound." Here, the "hole in the ground" represents the numerous potential dangers that the artist has faced in pursuit of their passions. The "man" waiting for them but "doesn't make a sound" could be interpreted as an allusion to the creation of music, which requires a certain level of patience and commitment that can sometimes feel like a daunting taskmaster.


The artist continues to express their determination and resolve in the face of such challenges, expressing the sentiment that they are not "giving up this time," and are determined to make it "back to life in one piece." Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to be resilient and to persevere even in the face of adversity, with the artist repeating the refrain, "I'm not giving in not breaking down, just on my knees / Got to get my feet back on the ground 'cause I'm on my knees."


Line by Line Meaning

Still lucky to be alive
I have been through many challenging situations and come out alive, and I am grateful for that.


So many times I’ve been here on the edge of this knife
I have faced difficult, dangerous situations that could have ended badly for me.


There’s a hole in the ground
There appears to be a dangerous obstacle or trap ahead of me.


A man he waits for me but doesn’t make a sound
There may be someone or something lurking ahead, waiting to cause harm, but I cannot hear any warning signs.


I’m in the middle of road
I feel stuck between two paths or directions, unsure of which way to go.


In the calm before the storm
I am bracing myself for a difficult or tumultuous time ahead, as if the quiet moment right now is just the calm before the chaos.


I’m not giving in not breaking down
Despite the difficulty of my situation, I refuse to give up or give in to despair.


Just on my knees
Though I am struggling, I am humble and willing to ask for help from a higher power or others around me.


I’ve got to get my feet back on the ground
I need to regain my strength and stability, and not let this situation knock me down permanently.


Cause I’m on my knees
I acknowledge that I am not invincible, and am willing to admit my vulnerability and need for help.


Tryin to survive
I am doing whatever I can to stay alive and make it through this difficult situation.


Chasing a dream that lives somewhere in the night
I am pursuing a goal or aspiration that is difficult to see or define, but still drives me forward.


Like a shadow over me
There is something looming over my life or my goals, casting a doubt or fear on my ability to achieve them.


I’m runnin from someone I can never really see
I feel like something or someone is chasing me or threatening me, but I can't quite make out what it is or why it is chasing me.


It’s a cry for help
I am reaching out in desperation for someone or something to help me through this difficult time.


I need to save me from myself
I recognize that some of my own impulses or fears may be holding me back, and I need to overcome those before I can make progress.


Not giving up this time no never going to let go
I refuse to give up or give in easily, and am determined to keep fighting until I succeed.


I’ll make it back to life in one piece I know
I am confident that I will survive this difficult period and come out stronger and more whole than before.


Been living on the edge, for so long
I have been in a difficult or precarious situation for a long time and it has taken a toll on me.


Last chance to hold on
This may be my final opportunity to turn things around or make the most of my situation, and I am determined to make it count.


I can’t be to strong
While I am strong and determined, I also need to be humble and willing to accept help and support when I need it.


And I won’t let go
I am committed to persevering through this situation, no matter how difficult it gets.


No matter how hard
Even if things get very difficult or seem impossible, I will not give up on my goals or survival.


Cause I can’t go back
I cannot undo what has already happened or go back to a simpler or easier time, so I need to keep pressing forward.




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Fred Hill

Love this song! WayLand Rocks

Kare Armstrong

Thanks for posting this lyric Video...GREAT SONG !!!!!!! I LOVE your music !!!

HotRockCentral

Great tune band! Some great stuff on the new album as well & other great melodic rock like this is plastered all over my site @ Hot Rock Central

Zach Hastings

SO ready for this intersection show tonight!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Anthony

I miss my old friends! So many good times as the Go Go and after!

Jason Lang

i began listening to wayland a few years ago when i got free tickets to see them at the intersection by one of the cover bands 8th Avenue.. the bassist was my co worker.
it pays to know people

LoraRocksMetal

Last chance to hold on. ...No matter hard

Rick OldGraybeard

This song Fits to a Tee..... nuff' said.

SykeMyth

Saw Wayland last night. They are incredible. If you get a chance to see them, go do it! They are the real deal!

SykeMyth

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\m/\m/ <<should be on a tee shirt. Can't wait until you guys come back this way! Be safe out there!

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