The Place
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I will stay out here tonight
Looking at the starry sky
I haven't been here in a long time
But this place was always there

Whatever happened in the meantime
All the things that just passed it by
I never thought I would come back here
For it to tell me who I am

I could feel it reaching out to me
I might just as well close my eyes now
And feel this place inside myself

And whoever I was
It doesn't matter anymore, I know
All these memories
Hidden deep down below

Though somewhere on the way before
All those things got lost
I know there will be new things
Wherever I may go

So whatever it was
I don't care for it anymore, I know
No time for mourning
'Cause there are new things to sow

And though I thought I knew who I was
It must have been someone else
I don't care what I knew
But I know now it's time to go

And whoever I was
It doesn't matter anymore, I know
All these memories
Hidden deep down below

Though somewhere on the way before
All those things got lost




I know there will be new things
Wherever I may go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to mind.in.a.box's song The Place take us on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The singer finds themselves back in a familiar place, one that has always been there, but that they have not visited in a long time. This place represents their past, their memories, and their experiences. The singer reflects on all the things that have happened since they were last there and how they have changed. They acknowledge that they don't care about the past anymore because there are new things to look forward to.


As the singer looks up at the starry sky, they feel a connection to this place on a deeper level. They realize that it has been reaching out to them and that they can feel it inside themselves. This place helps them understand who they are and who they want to be. The singer comes to terms with the fact that they didn't know who they were before and that it is time for them to move on to new things. They know that there will be new experiences and memories to make wherever they go.


The Place is a song about the importance of self-discovery and self-acceptance. It is a reminder to always look forward and to not dwell on the past. It encourages the listener to find their own place, wherever that may be, and to connect with it on a deeper level.


Line by Line Meaning

I will stay out here tonight
The singer will stay outside under the starry sky tonight.


Looking at the starry sky
The singer will spend their night stargazing.


I haven't been here in a long time
It has been a long time since the singer has been to this place.


But this place was always there
This place has always been there waiting for the artist.


Whatever happened in the meantime
The artist reflects on past events.


All the things that just passed it by
The singer acknowledges that things have happened that have not involved this place.


I never thought I would come back here
The singer did not anticipate coming back to this place.


For it to tell me who I am
The artist expects this place to reveal their true identity.


I could feel it reaching out to me
The artist can sense a spiritual connection to this place.


I might just as well close my eyes now
The artist is so immersed in the experience that they might as well close their eyes.


And feel this place inside myself
The singer feels a deep connection to this place within their soul.


And whoever I was
The artist is uncertain about their true identity.


It doesn't matter anymore, I know
The singer has let go of their previous identity.


All these memories
The singer has many memories.


Hidden deep down below
These memories are buried deep within the singer's subconscious.


Though somewhere on the way before
The artist acknowledges they have lost some of their memories.


All those things got lost
The artist has lost many memories on their journey.


I know there will be new things
The singer is certain that new experiences and memories await them.


Wherever I may go
The singer intends to go to new places and create new memories.


So whatever it was
The artist is letting go of their past.


I don't care for it anymore, I know
The artist is no longer attached to their past.


No time for mourning
The artist is not dwelling on their lost memories.


'Cause there are new things to sow
The singer is excited about new experiences and possibilities.


And though I thought I knew who I was
The artist reflects on their past identity.


It must have been someone else
The singer no longer identifies with their past self.


I don't care what I knew
The singer is no longer attached to their past knowledge.


But I know now it's time to go
The singer has gained new insight and feels it is time to move on.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MARKUS HADWIGER, STEFAN POISS

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