Apollo
Youth & Gaudi Lyrics
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Lift off, we have a lift off
I can't even seem to think straight
I remember when I didn't even know your name
All I think is about you
All your bad habits, yeah you know it's true
I don't know what you go through
We climb up a tree together
You let go of my hand and I wake up
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Chasing my shadow in circles
People don't know what to think
I never needed your guidance
After all you gave it away
Something has changed inside me
I never need to take a break
Don't ever run from the nightmares
When we chase reality
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Gone
Gone
Gone
Gone
And I'll be gone
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
Gone
Gone
Gone
The lyrics to Youth & Gaudi's song "Apollo" convey a sense of disorientation, longing, and personal transformation. The opening lines, "Five, four, three, two, one, all engine running; Lift off, we have a lift off," create a vivid image of a rocket taking off, serving as a metaphor for the singer's own journey.
The verse reflects a state of confusion and obsession with someone. The singer admits to not being able to think straight and recalls a time when they didn't even know the other person's name. However, their thoughts are consumed by this individual, including their bad habits. The lines "Maybe we'll talk it out, maybe we'll both make sense; We climb up a tree together, you let go of my hand and I wake up" suggests a potential conversation or confrontation that may provide clarity but instead leads to a sudden awakening or realization.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the lines "Come on, come on, you know just what I want; Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone." It seems that the singer desires understanding and connection with the other person, but also acknowledges a state of mental confusion or distraction.
The second verse expresses a sense of independence and self-assurance. The singer states that they never needed guidance from this person, and in fact, the guidance was freely given away. They highlight their own personal growth and resilience with the lines, "Something has changed inside me; I never need to take a break." The lyric "Don't ever run from the nightmares when we chase reality" suggests a willingness to confront difficult situations and face reality head-on.
The repetition of the word "gone" at the end of the song may symbolize a departure or a transformation. It could suggest the singer's determination to move forward and leave behind the confusion and obsession they had previously experienced.
Overall, "Apollo" reflects themes of longing, confusion, personal growth, and the desire for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Five, four, three, two, one, all engine running
The countdown begins with all systems ready for takeoff
Lift off, we have a lift off
The rocket successfully launches into space
I can't even seem to think straight
I am overwhelmed and unable to focus
I remember when I didn't even know your name
There was a time when I was unfamiliar with you
All I think is about you
You occupy my thoughts constantly
All your bad habits, yeah you know it's true
You are aware of your own negative behaviors
I don't know what you go through
I am uncertain about the challenges you face
Maybe we'll talk it out, maybe we'll both make sense
There is a possibility that through communication, we will gain understanding
We climb up a tree together
We embark on a shared adventure
You let go of my hand and I wake up
You release your grip on me and I suddenly become aware of reality
Come on, come on, you know just what I want
I urge you to recognize my desires
Come on, come on, you know that my mind is gone
You understand that I am mentally detached
Chasing my shadow in circles
I am constantly pursuing an elusive version of myself
People don't know what to think
Others are uncertain about how to interpret my behavior
I never needed your guidance
I was always self-sufficient and did not require your advice
After all you gave it away
In the end, you willingly relinquished your influence
Something has changed inside me
There has been a profound transformation within myself
I never need to take a break
I no longer require periods of rest or respite
Don't ever run from the nightmares
It is important to confront and not avoid our fears
When we chase reality
By pursuing the truth, we can escape illusions
And I'll be gone
I will disappear or depart
Gone
Vanished
Gone
No longer present
Gone
Completely absent
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alec Syverson
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