The Future
X.E.N.O Lyrics
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Whatever it holds
Only we can save our souls
Though the smell is putrid
And though the bricks are old
We’ll all march together through the cold
And we’ll move on and on and on and on and on
And we’ll move on and on and on and on and on
Cause the words don’t mean a thing
Oh baby I just wanna hear you sing
Don’t really pray much
Cause the words just don’t cut through
My fellow man I put my faith in you
I wonder what do we do
What do we do
Here’s to the future
But don’t let the past swallow you
Whole
Wonder where’ll you go
Where’ll you go oh oh
Here’s to the future
Wherever it leads
There’s no need for us to bleed
Here’s to the future
And the journey ahead
I wanna lay your weary soul to rest
And we’ll move on and on and on and on and on
And we’ll move on and on and on and on and on
What do we do
What do we do
Here’s to the future
But don’t let the past swallow you
Whole
Wonder where’ll you go
Where’ll you go oh oh
Here’s to the future
Whatever it does
Time will slowly settle with the dust
Here’s to the future
We’re getting there soon
Maybe we'll all dance upon the moon
I wonder what do we do
What do we do
Here's to the future
But don’t let the past swallow you
Whole
Where’ll you go
Where’ll you go oh oh
Here’s to the future
Wherever it goes
Baby we just gotta let it go
Here’s to the future
It’s coming real soon
And baby I will see you on the moon
The song "The Future" by X.E.N.O is an ode to the uncertain days ahead. The lyrics focus on the theme of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines "Here’s to the future, Whatever it holds, Only we can save our souls" set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics encourage listeners to face the future with optimism and an unwavering belief that they have the power to shape their own destiny. Although the journey may be challenging and uncomfortable, the lyrics assert that with collective effort, we can move forward.
The lyrics also caution against dwelling too much on the past, as it can be a hindrance to progress. The lines "But don’t let the past swallow you whole, Wonder where’ll you go" suggest that the past should not define us or prevent us from moving forward. The chorus repeats the phrase "Here’s to the future" several times, reiterating the song's central theme. The bridge consists of the lines "Here’s to the future, Whatever it does, Time will slowly settle with the dust." These lines reflect the idea that time heals all wounds and eventually, the uncertainties of the future will become clearer.
Overall, "The Future" is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to face the challenges of the future head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Here’s to the future
Let's celebrate the unknown times ahead
Whatever it holds
Despite not knowing what will happen, we will rejoice in it
Only we can save our souls
It is up to us to take care of ourselves and each other
Though the smell is putrid
Even if the present state is unpleasant
And though the bricks are old
Even if our foundation is weak
We’ll all march together through the cold
We will support each other through difficulties
And we’ll move on and on and on and on and on
We will continue forward no matter what
Don’t really say much
Words can be meaningless
Cause the words don’t mean a thing
They hold no value
Oh baby I just wanna hear you sing
I would rather listen to your voice than words
Don’t really pray much
Religious expressions do not help much either
Cause the words just don’t cut through
They have no impact
My fellow man I put my faith in you
I put my trust in the goodness of humanity
I wonder what do we do
What actions should we take
But don’t let the past swallow you whole
Do not be consumed by previous mistakes
Wonder where’ll you go
Curious about your future path
Where’ll you go oh oh
Where your journey takes you
Wherever it leads
No matter where we go
There’s no need for us to bleed
We do not need to suffer or fight each other
And the journey ahead
The path we will travel
I wanna lay your weary soul to rest
I want to bring comfort to you
Whatever it does
No matter what the future holds
Time will slowly settle with the dust
The dust will eventually settle and things will become clear
We’re getting there soon
We are making progress
Maybe we'll all dance upon the moon
Perhaps we will attain great things in the future
Baby we just gotta let it go
We need to learn how to let go of the past
It’s coming real soon
The future is almost here
And baby I will see you on the moon
I hope to share a bright future with you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brian Penczak
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