Away From The Mire
Billy Strings Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Remember the time we were both eye to eye
And we both knew the reasons why
It seemed like we faced the world on our own
Before we collide can we just take a moment
Collecting reflections of this
And remember the paths that we chose
Spring lied to us this year again
I can't stand to face the fear againBut you could always laugh about those things
It's enough to make a man feel sour
Burning minutes every day by the hour
Just to end up gone like everything else
Let go of the pain and hold onto the rhythm
It's consciously held back in you
You're drowning a sorrow that's long been at rest
The past is a hell, it can creep up inside you
So let me remind you of this
It's the reason your troubles exist
Spring lied to us again this year
And still I can't stand to face the fear
Will you always laugh about those things?
It's enough to make a man stay humble
Every day is just a new chance to stumble
Just to end up gone like everything else
If ever a time comes around in the wheel
To replace where we stand side by side
We'll be ready and able to fly
Away from the mire
And the senseless decisions of somebody's wasted desire
Through the smoke and the wind and the fire
Spring lied to us this year again
I can't stand to face the fear again
But you could always laugh about those things
It's enough to make a man feel sour
Burning minutes every day by the hour
Just to end up gone like everything else
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of Billy Strings's song "Away From The Mire" appear to be about two people reflecting on their past together, while acknowledging the uncertainties of the future. The first verse seems to be a moment of pause before a potential collision or conflict. The singer is asking to take a moment to remember the paths they've chosen before confronting a present issue.
In the second verse, the singer describes feeling the disappointment of Spring's false promises and dreads facing that feeling again. However, their companion is able to laugh at these types of things, seemingly bringing some levity to the situation. It's then revealed that the singer feels like they're constantly burning time without anything new to show for it.
The final verse brings it back to the idea of being ready for change when it comes. The singer again references the disappointment they've experienced in the past and how it can creep up on a person, but they're determined to be "ready and able to fly / Away from the mire." The mire being the senseless decisions that others may make that could hold them back.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about how one chooses to face adversity in life. The past can be painful and the future uncertain, but taking the time to reflect and find the rhythm can help navigate whatever comes.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the time we were both eye to eye
Let's recall the moment when we both completely understood each other
And we both knew the reasons why
We both knew why we were feeling that way
It seemed like we faced the world on our own
At that time, it felt like we were the only two people in the world and had to handle everything together
Before we collide can we just take a moment
Before we clash or argue, let's just take a break and think for a moment
Collecting reflections of this
Let's assess the situation and our feelings
And remember the paths that we chose
And let's not forget why we chose a certain path or made certain decisions
Spring lied to us this year again
Spring weather has been unpredictable and has not met our expectations, once again
I can't stand to face the fear again
It's scary to deal with unanticipated situations that disrupt our plans
But you could always laugh about those things
But you always found humor in those situations that helped make the moment less daunting
It's enough to make a man feel sour
It's enough to make a person's spirits dampen and lose enthusiasm
Burning minutes every day by the hour
Every minute counts and time seems to be slipping away
Just to end up gone like everything else
Just like time, everything comes to an end, which can be frustrating
Let go of the pain and hold onto the rhythm
Don't let the setbacks dampen your spirit and instead focus on the positive energy and rhythm of your life
It's consciously held back in you
It's something that you're aware of and holding back at the moment
You're drowning a sorrow that's long been at rest
You're drowning in the sadness that has been dormant for a long time
The past is a hell, it can creep up inside you
The past can be a nightmare and might haunt you, creeping up on you when you least expect it
So let me remind you of this
Let me remind you of the fact
It's the reason your troubles exist
This is the root of all your problems
If ever a time comes around in the wheel
If we get another opportunity in life
To replace where we stand side by side
To stand with each other again
We'll be ready and able to fly
We'll be prepared and have the capacity to achieve our goals
Away from the mire
Away from the difficult situation we find ourselves in
And the senseless decisions of somebody's wasted desire
And the foolish or pointless choices made by someone who acted thoughtlessly
Through the smoke and the wind and the fire
Through all the difficulties and obstacles
Writer(s): Apostol William, Weisberger Jonathan David
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