Lift Me Up
Yes Lyrics
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Got no place to stay
God I hate this town, depending on the day
You lift me up, you lift me down
Alright, okay
While I got no life, I got no hope
I'm falling in love
Help me with tonight
I'm calling
What to do I find it hard to know
Lord, the walk is not the one I chose
Lift me up and turn me over
Lead me on into the dawn
Take me to the highest mountain
Tie me up, love in a storm
Have you decided on my fortune?
Facing the future in your eyes
With your imperial behavior
We fight amidst the battle cries
Open doors
They may be closed to me
The fire's still burning in my heart
What to do I find it hard to know
I want to turn my life around
The song Lift Me Up by Yes is a plea for help from a person feeling lost and alone, trapped in a town they despise. The lyrics describe a sense of hopelessness, with no life or hope to hold onto. The person is falling in love, but is in need of assistance to fight through the struggles of life. They appeal to a higher power or a loved one to help them through the difficult times.
The lyrics also suggest a feeling of being trapped and not having control over their life. They are unsure of what to do or where to go, implying a sense of being lost or uncertain. The chorus, "You lift me up, you lift me down, alright, okay," can be interpreted in different ways. It can be seen as the person acknowledging the ups and downs of life, but ultimately accepting that they need help from someone else to get through it.
The song also suggests a battle between the person and the world around them, as they describe the fight amidst the battle cries. It can be interpreted as an internal battle between their own struggles and the external struggles they face in their environment. The lyrics suggest a yearning for change and a desire to turn their life around.
Overall, the song is a plea for help and a call to action for change. It suggests that through love and support, the person can overcome their struggles and rise above their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around
Observing the surroundings.
Got no place to stay
No place to live or stay.
God I hate this town, depending on the day
Expressing dislike toward the town, which varies depending on the day.
You lift me up, you lift me down
Emotions fluctuating due to someone's influence.
Alright, okay
Feelings of contentment or acceptance.
While I got no life, I got no hope
Feeling hopeless and lacking direction in life.
I'm falling in love
Experiencing romantic feelings for someone.
Help me through the fight
Asking for support during a difficult time.
Help me with tonight
Requesting assistance for the present moment.
I'm calling
Attempting to reach out to someone for help or emotional support.
What to do I find it hard to know
Feeling unsure about the next steps to take in life.
Lord, the walk is not the one I chose
Feeling unfulfilled or discontented with the current path in life.
Lift me up and turn me over
Asking for a change in perspective or situation.
Lead me on into the dawn
Asking for guidance or direction into a brighter future.
Take me to the highest mountain
Seeking an experience that takes one beyond their current limits.
Tie me up, love in a storm
Embracing or accepting the challenges that come with love or a relationship.
Have you decided on my fortune?
Questioning fate or a higher power's role in one's life.
Facing the future in your eyes
Seeing the possibility and potential of the future through someone else's perspective.
With your imperial behavior
Referring to someone's authoritative or dominant demeanor.
We fight amidst the battle cries
Struggling or facing challenges amidst a larger conflict or struggle.
Open doors / They may be closed to me
Opportunities that may or may not be available.
The fire's still burning in my heart
Desire or passion still present despite challenges or setbacks.
I want to turn my life around
Expressing a desire for change or improvement in one's life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Musicnotes, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Squire, Trevor Charles Rabin
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