Europe
Will Connolly Lyrics


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"come on, willie
don't lose the ball..."

bedside
the flat morning light brightening
perfect
familiar & frightening
part-time
muters in a single file
misled
business with a broken dial

you were never enough
how can you contribute
when you can't even keep up?
i know it's tough but
you're up

past time
still waiting to be reassigned
"has-been"
descending is harder than the climb

just one step at a time
how can you continue
when you are so far behind?
open your eyes
you're up





hey
maybe one day you'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Will Connolly's song "Europe" tell the story of someone who is feeling lost, left behind and overwhelmed. The song begins with someone encouraging the singer, possibly a friend or family member, to not lose sight of their goals and to keep pushing forward. The singer then describes being alone in a room with the morning light brightening and feeling both familiar and frightening. They observe people passing by outside, moving in a single file almost as if they are being led or controlled.


The singer then reflects on their own situation, feeling misled and broken. They feel inadequate and unable to contribute, struggling to keep up with the demands placed on them. Despite this, someone encourages them to keep going, taking things one step at a time and opening their eyes to the opportunities around them. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer dreaming of a better future where they can achieve their goals and be where they want to be.


Overall, the song is a powerful message about perseverance and resilience, even in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to keep going, even when it feels like the odds are stacked against them. It is a reminder that we all face challenges in life, but it is how we respond to them that defines us.


Line by Line Meaning

come on, willie
Encouragement to keep going by calling the person's name.


don't lose the ball...
Don't give up or lose focus.


bedside
A place of familiarity and comfort.


the flat morning light brightening
The start of a new day with nothing standing out.


perfect
Used sarcastically to describe the situation that is far from perfect.


familiar & frightening
The situation being both recognizable and unsettling.


part-time
Not fully committed or involved.


muters in a single file
People walking past in a uniform, mundane way.


misled
Being led in the wrong direction or with false information.


business with a broken dial
Struggling to keep up with situations and issues.


you were never enough
Feeling inadequate, not measuring up to others' expectations.


how can you contribute
Questioning how to make a difference or add value.


when you can't even keep up?
Reference to feeling left behind or overwhelmed.


i know it's tough but
Acknowledging the difficulty of the situation but still pushing forward.


you're up
It's your turn to take action or lead.


past time
Wasting time waiting for something to happen.


still waiting to be reassigned
Lack of direction or purpose, waiting for a sign.


"has-been"
Feeling irrelevant or past their prime.


descending is harder than the climb
Finding it harder to cope than it is to succeed.


just one step at a time
Taking things slowly, one step at a time, to achieve success.


how can you continue
Questioning whether to give up or not.


when you are so far behind?
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work or progress still needed.


open your eyes
Encouragement to look at things differently or to wake up to reality.


hey
Casual greeting.


maybe one day you'll be there
Hope for the future that things will improve and success will be achieved.




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