Manifest Destiny
Zola Jesus Lyrics


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I don't have a reason to go back home
So what am I supposed to do?
What am I supposed to do?
I only know one place where I have to be
And it's gotta be with you
It's gotta be with you
I'm on my way now
I'm on my way now
So you gotta help me out
You gotta help me out
You gotta make it out for me
You gotta make it out for me

How could we survive?
Yeah just think about
Think about the kids
Just let your spear arrive
Yeah don't worry about
Don't worry about the rest

There is a fire that burns on my tongue
So what can I ever do?
What can I ever do?
I see the calm that you feel and your love
And I wanna feel it too
I wanna feel it too
I will find you, oh I will find you
So you gotta help me out
You gotta help me out
You gotta make it out for me
You gotta make it out for me
Oh ooh

How could we survive?
Yeah just think about
Think about the kids
Just let your spear arrive
Yeah don't worry about
Don't worry about the rest

How could we survive?
Yeah just think about
Think about the kids
Just let your spear arrive




Yeah don't worry about
Don't worry about the rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zola Jesus's song "Manifest Destiny" are those of yearning and desperation to be with someone. The opening lines of "I don't have a reason to go back home, so what am I supposed to do?" express a feeling of being lost and unsure of what to do next without the presence of the person they desire. The singer then goes on to state that there is only one place where they need to be, and that is with the intended person. The repeated chant of "I'm on my way now" drives the point that the person is taking actions to be with the one they desire.


The second verse on the song shifts toward a more optimistic tone. The lyrics "How could we survive? Think about the kids, just let your spear arrive, yeah don't worry about the rest" indicates a desire to build a future and leave their worries in the past. The singer is focused on creating a family unit with their loved one and is more than willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. The line, "I see the calm that you feel and your love, and I wanna feel it too" expresses a sense of longing and desire to share in the feeling of security and comfort that the loved one seems to possess.


Overall, "Manifest Destiny" presents a story of someone who is willing to go to great lengths to be with their loved one. The lyrics convey a strong sense of urgency and the need for the other person to help them achieve their goal of being together.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't have a reason to go back home
I don't have any purpose in returning home


So what am I supposed to do?
What is my next step?


What am I supposed to do?
What is the plan?


I only know one place where I have to be
I only have one place to go


And it's gotta be with you
I need to be with you


I'm on my way now
I'm coming now


So you gotta help me out
Can you assist me?


You gotta help me out
I need your help


You gotta make it out for me
You need to show me the way


You gotta make it out for me
Tell me what to do


How could we survive?
What are our chances of survival?


Yeah just think about
Consider


Think about the kids
Remember the children


Just let your spear arrive
Allow yourself to succeed


Yeah don't worry about
Do not fret


Don't worry about the rest
Ignore everything else


There is a fire that burns on my tongue
I have strong feelings about something


So what can I ever do?
What actions can I take?


What can I ever do?
How can I help?


I see the calm that you feel and your love
I recognize your peace and affection


And I wanna feel it too
I desire to experience it as well


I will find you, oh I will find you
I will locate you


Oh ooh
An expression of emotion




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