Born
Windup Space Lyrics
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Endless journeys under endless skies
We'd be going for days on end
In celebration of our working legs
However hard the wind blew
There's really nothing that we wouldn't do
To set our eyes on what we never knew
To know the rest of the story
Just tell me it's okay
To move at my own pace
Oh, it's good to be born
To see what's to come
The sound of footsteps chasing me down
Thought I'd be further along by now
Been on the roam since the day I left home
To destinations I will never know
Keeping time, not keeping faith
Keeping score without playing the game
Like a movie without a name
Bruises magnified and on display
I sometimes wish for the days
To last for twenty-four minutes instead
I'd just watch the sun set
Skip to the end of the story
Oh, I'm tired and worn
Would you tell me it's okay
To move at my own pace
Oh, it's good to be born…
Tell me
Are you feeling unhappy
Have you still got a long way
To go on your own
Trust me
We're all scared to be lonely
And really there's no shame
In feeling this way
Oh, it's good to be born
Just know that it's okay
To move at your own pace
Oh, it's good to be born
To see what's to come
These lyrics tell a story of a person reflecting on their past and present experiences, as well as their desires for the future. It begins with a nostalgic look back on the carefree days of youth, when they would run for miles and embark on endless journeys under the vast skies. They celebrated their own physical abilities and were willing to do anything to discover and experience new things. The wind blowing hard was not a hindrance, but rather an added challenge that they were eager to face.
As they grew older, the singer realizes that they expected to be further along in life than they currently are. They have been traveling aimlessly since leaving their home, unknowingly wandering towards destinations they may never reach. They contemplate the passage of time and how they have been keeping track of their journey without truly having faith in it. It's like watching a movie without any clear direction or purpose, with their bruises and scars highlighted and exposed.
There is a longing for the past, wishing for days that lasted longer, specifically desiring for them to last for twenty-four minutes instead of the standard twenty-four hours. They imagine simply enjoying the beauty of a sunset, skipping ahead to the end of the story without having to go through the struggles and uncertainties of time. This longing is a result of feeling tired and worn from the journey.
In the chorus, the singer seeks reassurance and validation. They ask someone to tell them that it's okay to move at their own pace and that being born into this world is inherently good. They want to believe that their individual journey is meaningful and that they have the freedom to unfold their own story. The uncertainty and fear of loneliness are acknowledged but also normalized, emphasizing that it's a shared experience. There is no shame in feeling unhappy or having a long way to go on one's own path.
In conclusion, the lyrics encourage embracing the uniqueness of one's own journey. Being born into the world is portrayed as a positive thing, despite the challenges and uncertainties that come with it. The song acknowledges the importance of moving at one's own pace and believing in the excitement of what is yet to come. It ultimately conveys a message of self-acceptance and finding solace in the shared human experiences of fear, longing, and the desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When we were young we used to run for miles
In our youth, we had the energy and enthusiasm to run long distances
Endless journeys under endless skies
We embarked on countless adventures, embracing the boundless possibilities
We'd be going for days on end
Our expeditions would last for extended periods of time
In celebration of our working legs
We appreciated the functionality of our legs and saw it as a cause for joy
However hard the wind blew
Regardless of the challenges or difficulties we encountered
There's really nothing that we wouldn't do
We were willing to do anything to achieve our desires
To set our eyes on what we never knew
To witness and experience the unknown
To know the rest of the story
To uncover the remaining chapters of our lives
Oh, it's good to be born
The feeling of being alive and existing is a positive experience
Just tell me it's okay
Seeking assurance and validation that everything will be alright
To move at my own pace
Having the freedom to progress in life according to one's own speed
To see what's to come
Anticipating and exploring what the future holds
The sound of footsteps chasing me down
Feeling pursued or pressured by the constant march of time
Thought I'd be further along by now
Expected personal progress to have reached a more advanced stage
Been on the roam since the day I left home
Have been constantly traveling and searching since the moment of departure from my place of origin
To destinations I will never know
Heading towards unknown locations or outcomes that will forever remain a mystery
Keeping time, not keeping faith
Focusing more on measuring the passage of time rather than maintaining belief or trust in something
Keeping score without playing the game
Engaging in a pursuit or competition without actively participating in it
Like a movie without a name
Similar to a nameless film, lacking identity or clarity
Bruises magnified and on display
Visible scars and wounds exaggerated and exhibited
I sometimes wish for the days
Occasionally desiring the past times
To last for twenty-four minutes instead
Hoping for moments to linger, akin to extending a brief period to a full episode
I'd just watch the sun set
Content with observing the sunset peacefully
Skip to the end of the story
Jumping ahead to the conclusion or final outcome of the narrative
Oh, I'm tired and worn
Feeling fatigued and depleted
Would you tell me it's okay
Requesting reassurance and acceptance of one's weariness
Tell me
Expressing a desire for someone to communicate or disclose something
Are you feeling unhappy
Inquiring about someone's state of unhappiness
Have you still got a long way
Wondering if there's still a significant distance to travel
To go on your own
To continue the journey independently
Trust me
Requesting the listener to have faith and confidence
We're all scared to be lonely
Acknowledging that fear of isolation is a universal feeling
And really there's no shame
Asserting that there is no reason to feel embarrassed or guilty
In feeling this way
Validation of the emotions being experienced
Just know that it's okay
Understand that it is acceptable and permissible
To move at your own pace
To progress in life according to one's own speed
To see what's to come
To anticipate and explore what the future holds
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Menno van Marle
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