Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Get up, get out, this is your wake-up call
We run this town and you can fight us all
We keep on coming back for more
And don't think you can hold us down
We'll tear this building down
Try to be careful what you say
Give it up, your tact is astounding
Find your place and leave us with some peace of mind
You do this every time
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
Get up, get out, who's gonna break your fall?
When we don't back down, they're gonna seem so small
We keep 'em runnin' for the door
Just when things will come back around
It's too late for them
They're heading straight for a meltdown
I'm not a part of your cliche
Give it up, your tact is astounding
Find your place and leave us with some peace of mind
You do this every time
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
Just think about, just think about everything
Be careful now, be careful what you say
Wide awake
This is the life we chose, this is the life I lead
They can never take this from me
This is the life we chose, this is the life I lead
They can never take this from me
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
I hope you're happy with yourself
We run this town and you can fight us all
We keep on coming back for more
And don't think you can hold us down
We'll tear this building down
Try to be careful what you say
Give it up, your tact is astounding
Find your place and leave us with some peace of mind
You do this every time
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
Get up, get out, who's gonna break your fall?
When we don't back down, they're gonna seem so small
We keep 'em runnin' for the door
Just when things will come back around
It's too late for them
They're heading straight for a meltdown
I'm not a part of your cliche
Give it up, your tact is astounding
Find your place and leave us with some peace of mind
You do this every time
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
Just think about, just think about everything
Be careful now, be careful what you say
Wide awake
This is the life we chose, this is the life I lead
They can never take this from me
This is the life we chose, this is the life I lead
They can never take this from me
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
We've crossed that thin line, don't try to hold us here
If for just this once you'd think of us
I hope you're happy with yourself
So here's to another banner year
I hope you're happy with yourself
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I believe this song is for all the people talking shit on them.
They tell you to watch what you say because their friends and maybe also family and fans can take on all the people who bad mouth them. They are also saying that they can't hold them down because they've made it. Toasting to a better year because maybe after this song and after this new album their year will be a better one and people will have more respect for them.
This is just my opinion. Right me if I'm wrong.
i will right you, im from jersey and when they played warped he explained that nj legion iced tea is all about what he sees in nj when they play here...thats why nj/ny is their favorite state to play in
its because of a fight at american legion where 2 friends of mine broke a kids nose buy throwing a wawa ice tea at him. lol no joke eather