My Way
Worn-Tin Lyrics
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I'm on my way
There's no use in telling if i'm gonna stay
Oh those newspaper headlines that fog this old train
A shake that has messed up my aim
And the magic we once shared will pull us apart
You brought me the pain
When I felt the change
You gave me a locket when I felt the same
You hate when it rains
Do you always feel strange
Cause you said you loved me
Before I knew your name
Now, Its just not like me to do all this fighting
To make me feel small till my would falls a part
Cause I've got a feeling that
I'm on my way
There no use in telling if i'm gonna stay
Oh there's nothing in my mind, what else could I of done
To re-build the static of one
Oh these waves or these ripples will carry us out
The freeze dried problems that no man has Won
Oh I've got this feeling that I'm gonna stay
Oh there's no telling if I'm gonna stay
Cause I've got this feeling that I'm gonna change
There's no use in telling, There's no, no use in telling
If I'm still the same
"Worn-Tin's My Way" is a song that narrates the journey of a person who's feeling the change and the uncertainty that comes along with it. The song begins with the artist expressing optimism, stating that they have a feeling of being on their way. The lyrics suggest that the person is going through a transitional period in their life, and they cannot be certain whether they will stay or leave. The artist acknowledges the outside factors that can sway their decision, such as negative news or people that can mess up one's aim. They also acknowledge that they are not sure if the magic they once shared will help them stay together or apart, highlighting the confusion the person feels in this time.
The artist reminisces about moments shared with someone special, where the other person brought both joy and pain into their life. The song indicates that their relationship was intense, as the artist received a locket to show affection, and the other person hated rain. Still, the artist acknowledges they loved each other before they knew each other's names, indicating a strong bond existed. However, the artist then shifts the focus to the present, where they do not recognize themselves, stating it is not like them to fight and feel small, implying a change happened, and they lost themselves. The person seems frustrated with their current situation, and despite the feeling of being on their way, they cannot help but question whether they will stay or leave.
The artist then concludes by saying they've got this feeling of staying, knowing things have changed but they are unsure if they will remain the same. The song suggests that the person is in the process of rebuilding, and the waves and ripples will carry them out of this situation. The phrase "the freeze-dried problems that no man has won" seems to imply that the person has been through struggles, and nobody has figured out a way to overcome them. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the person is on a journey filled with uncertainty, and they can only go day by day and hope that they find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh cause I've got a feeling that I'm on my way
I believe that I am making progress towards my goals
There's no use in telling if i'm gonna stay
It's pointless to speculate whether I will remain in my current situation
Oh those newspaper headlines that fog this old train
News stories have clouded my judgment and caused confusion
A shake that has messed up my aim
An unforeseen event has caused me to lose focus and direction
And the magic we once shared will pull us apart
The strong bond we had will eventually be the cause of our separation
To dream of life where we never had a start
I imagine a different life for myself, one where we never met
You brought me the pain
You caused me emotional distress
When I felt the change
When I sensed that things were different
You gave me a locket when I felt the same
You gave me a gift when we were both in a similar emotional state
You hate when it rains
You dislike rainy weather
Do you always feel strange
Are you always experiencing a sense of unease?
Cause you said you loved me Before I knew your name
You professed your love for me before we were formally introduced
Now, Its just not like me to do all this fighting
I am not accustomed to being confrontational
To make me feel small till my would falls a part
You have made me feel insignificant and caused me great emotional pain
Oh there's nothing in my mind, what else could I of done
I have no idea what I could have done differently
To re-build the static of one
To fix the broken communication between us
Oh these waves or these ripples will carry us out
These problems will eventually become too much for us to handle
The freeze dried problems that no man has Won
The difficult issues that have yet to be solved
Oh I've got this feeling that I'm gonna stay
I have a sense that my current situation will continue
Oh there's no telling if I'm gonna stay
It's impossible to say whether I will remain in my circumstances
Cause I've got this feeling that I'm gonna change
I believe that I will undergo a significant transformation
There's no use in telling, There's no, no use in telling
There's no point in trying to predict the future or discuss my plans
If I'm still the same
Whether or not I remain the person I am today is uncertain
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.