Lyrics
Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
The repeated question emphasizes the theme of impact and legacy.
Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
-(1, 2 - 1 ,2 ,3 go)
The countdown suggests a shift in focus or intensity in the lyrics.
Will I be more than flesh?
Questioning one's impact beyond the physical existence.
Can I leave more than bones?
Contemplating leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy.
Will these words have an impact
Exploring the potential impact of words and whether they can endure.
Can they be carved into stone?
-Force yourself to remember
Highlighting the choice between remembering and forgetting.
Or choose to forget
-You can't leave this world as a lion
Expressing the limitations of leaving a mark, using lion symbolism.
Or just fall asleep in it
-We break like the ocean, we rise like the tide
Metaphorically describing life's challenges, changes, and the pursuit of eternal youth.
We drown in emotion but reach for the sky
-We're moving the mountains, we're making a change
-Drink youth from the fountain before it's too late
-Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
Reiteration of the impact theme, questioning who will be affected by the journey.
Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
-Will I leave you better off than I found you
Contemplating the impact on others, whether positive or negative, and acknowledging personal responsibility.
Shining and pristine
-Or will I deceive you, mislead, and destroy you
-The choice is up to me
-We break like the ocean, we rise like the tide
Reiteration of life's challenges and the need for positive change.
We drown in emotion but reach for the sky
-We're moving the mountains, we're making a change
-Drink youth from the fountain before it's too late
-Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
Repeated questioning emphasizes the importance of reflection on one's influence.
Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
-Who will we leave in our wake?
A direct question asking about the impact on others.
Yeah
-We break like the ocean, we rise like the tide
Reiteration of the challenges and the urgency to embrace positive transformation.
We drown in emotion but reach for the sky
-We're moving the mountains, we're making a change
-Drink youth from the fountain before it's too late
-Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
Final emphasis on the lingering question of who will be affected by the journey.
Who will we leave in our wake, in our wake, in our wake?
-Who will we leave in our wake?
A final, open-ended question, leaving the listener to ponder the potential consequences of their actions.
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