Lyrics
It’s time that I know I’m racing
Expressing awareness of urgency and a sense of competition or acceleration in life.
Problems that I know I can’t fix
Acknowledging challenges or issues that are beyond one's ability to repair or solve.
These things that we burn to deal with
Referring to coping mechanisms or distractions used to deal with difficult situations.
Those times where there’s no answers at all
Describing moments of uncertainty or confusion where there are no clear solutions.
Where you headed to
Possibly asking about the destination or purpose in life.
Can I come with you
Expressing a desire to accompany someone on their journey or life path.
I don’t care when or where
Indicating a lack of concern about when or where the journey takes place.
I’m tired of looking back now
Stating a decision to stop dwelling on the past and focus on the present or future.
Took you your whole life
Highlighting the time it took for someone to start truly living or finding fulfillment.
But you’re finally living now
Celebrating the realization or achievement of a fulfilling life.
Take a step outside
Encouraging taking a step outside, possibly metaphorically, into a new phase or perspective.
Into the morning
Emphasizing the significance of the morning as a symbol of new beginnings or clarity.
The morning
Repetition of the morning, reinforcing its importance in the context of the lyrics.
The morning casts a shadow of who I really am
Describing the morning as revealing one's true self or shedding light on one's identity.
Andy likes to walk the streets alone
Introducing a character named Andy who prefers solitude while walking the streets.
You could guess there’s not too much for him to talk about
Suggesting Andy's reticence, possibly due to a lack of topics or a reserved nature.
And yet so close but so far to roll
Expressing proximity yet emotional distance, and the struggle to overcome challenges.
And you’re hoping you could make it out, make it out alive
Conveying hope for survival and success despite difficult circumstances.
And you’re hoping you could make it out, make it out
Reiteration of the hope to overcome challenges and emerge successfully.
It’s time that I know I’m racing
Repetition of the first line, emphasizing the continuing sense of urgency and competition.
Problems that I know I can’t fix
Reiteration of facing unsolvable problems, possibly emphasizing their persistent nature.
These things that we burn to deal with
Repetition of using coping mechanisms for dealing with difficulties in life.
Those times where there’s no answers at all
Reiteration of moments of uncertainty or lack of answers.
The morning
Repetition of the morning, underlining its thematic importance.
In the morning
Final emphasis on the morning, concluding the lyrics with its significance.
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