Back To The Start
Eternal Climb: Unveiling Life's Rollercoaster in 'Back To The Start'
Lyrics
The hands of my clock say 5 to 12 I pick a French book from the shelf And put off my time for bed
The speaker notes that it's almost midnight, chooses a French book to read, and delays going to bed.
Don't want to rest my head
Expresses a reluctance to rest or sleep.
Tomorrow's closer to death I need the time that is left For something I can't fulfil Tomorrow's closer to death I need the time that is left For something I can't fulfil Rolling a boulder uphill
Emphasizes the urgency of time, suggesting a fear of impending death. The speaker desires to use the remaining time for an unfulfilled purpose, likening it to the struggle of rolling a boulder uphill.
When does it stop? (When does it stop?) This eternal dispair Roll to the top
Questions when the perpetual feeling of despair will end and describes the struggle as rolling a boulder to the top.
(Roll to the top)
Repeats the idea of reaching the top in the struggle against despair.
But when I'm almost there It starts to drop
Highlights the frustration of the boulder dropping when success seems imminent.
Down!
Expresses the descent or failure with a dramatic "Down!"
Ooh
An exclamation, possibly reflecting a feeling of frustration or disappointment.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Ooh
Repeats the cycle of reaching the top and then tumbling down, reflecting the recurring nature of the struggle.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Back to the start
The process of reaching the top and then returning to the start, signifying a repetitive cycle of challenges.
I hit snooze on my phone
The speaker delays waking up, hitting snooze on the phone until noon.
Till it's noon
Emphasizes the delay in starting the day, extending the morning into the afternoon.
Now I don't want to leave my room Where I can hide
Expresses a desire to stay in a safe space (room) to avoid facing the challenges outside.
From the sun
Describes the room as a hiding place from the challenges symbolized by the sun.
Half of my day is gone
Half of the day is gone, possibly reflecting the speaker's sense of time slipping away.
When does it stop? (When does it stop?) This eternal dispair Roll to the top
Repeats the theme of eternal despair and the struggle represented by rolling a boulder.
(Roll to the top)
Reiterates the idea of reaching the top in the ongoing struggle.
But when I'm almost there It starts to drop
Emphasizes the frustration of the boulder dropping when success seems close.
Down!
Expresses the descent or setback with a dramatic "Down!"
Ooh
An exclamation, possibly reflecting a feeling of frustration or disappointment.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Ooh
Repeats the cycle of reaching the top and then tumbling down, reflecting the recurring nature of the struggle.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Back to the start
The repetitive process of reaching the top and returning to the start.
I must stop looking at the time Stop wondering why
The speaker recognizes the need to stop worrying about time and enjoy the journey.
Just enjoy the climb
Encourages embracing the challenges and enjoying the process of overcoming them.
Stop reading
Advises stopping passive activities like reading and starting to actively write, give meaning, and persist in trying.
Start writing Give meaning And keep trying
Encourages engaging in meaningful activities and maintaining perseverance.
Back to the start (Back to the start) I'll try it again Back to the start (Back to the start) I'll try it again Back to the start
Expresses the determination to start anew, indicating a willingness to face challenges again.
Ooh
An exclamation, possibly reflecting a feeling of determination or resolve.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Ooh
Repeats the cycle of reaching the top and then tumbling down, reflecting the recurring nature of the struggle.
Roll to the top and then tumble down Back to the start
The repetitive process of reaching the top and returning to the start.
Back to the start
Reiterates the idea of going back to the beginning, suggesting a continuous loop of challenges.
Back to the start
Affirms the intention to start over, echoing the theme of restarting the cycle.
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