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The Metre Lyrics

blow the candles out
raise a glass to the night
let all the tenion out
you've been wound up so tight

it's a tender trap
to plan ahead all the time
if you measure the world
by what you leave behind

<i>Chorus</i>:
welcome to the saving grace
welcome to the saving grace
there's a sunset on the road
reappearing as we go

keep the glass topped up
it's not over just yet
pull off the social bluff
celebrate your success

turn the sunlight out
find a place in the shade
if you measure the world
by the mark that you make

<i>Chorus</i>

if you measure the world
by what you leave behind

<i>Chorus</i>
reappearing as we go
reappearing as we go
there's a sunset on the road
welcome to the saving grace
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Submitted by
dsfire On Jun 08, 2001
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Cover art for The Metre lyrics by Powderfinger

it's anti-materialism

Cover art for The Metre lyrics by Powderfinger

This song reminds me of driving along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Like most songs on this album i think it is about coming to terms with where life has led you, and learning to appreciate that you are doing OK, no matter what life throws at you. Success isn't about possessions. Success is not having to wear a suit everyday.

@thenarrator agree!

@thenarrator agree!

Cover art for The Metre lyrics by Powderfinger

too right, this is a bloody good song. It too reminds me of driving in Australia. i think it's kind of a call to forget all about the things that hold us down, and to not worry about the bad things happening to us, because it's going to be alright...

Cover art for The Metre lyrics by Powderfinger

erm me thinks its abar celebrating what you do have and whos around you and trying to make your mark on the world and help make a difference, its abar being remebered for who you are and what you do x x x

Cover art for The Metre lyrics by Powderfinger

The soundtrack to my first year in Australia, 20+ years ago… I feel the song is about not getting stuck in the rat race…