In the relentless pursuit of identity and purpose, The Offspring's anthem captures the essence of defiance against existential despair. Navigating life's metaphorical freeway, the lyrics speak to those moments when we dodge life's challenges while searching for meaning. Amid societal indifference, the protagonist refuses to be dimmed by others' negativity or overwhelmed by the intensity reflected in their gaze. The recurring image of "staring at the sun" symbolizes facing daunting realities head-on without succumbing to defeat. This track is a rallying cry for resilience and personal strength, encouraging listeners not just to survive but to strive boldly forward, undeterred by the blinding obstacles ahead.
Staring at the Sun
Lyrics
Maybe life is like a ride on a freeway
Dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
Everyone's around but no one does a damn thing
It brings me down but I won't let them
If I seem bleak
Well, you'd be correct
And if I don't speak
It's 'cause I can't disconnect
But I won't be burned up by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
As you're staring at the sun
(Hey) when I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
(Hey) When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
(Hey) There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there but I'm still trying
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
So forgive me but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun, whoa
(Hey) when I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
(Hey) When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
(Hey) There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there but I'm still trying
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
So forgive me but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun, whoa
(Hey) maybe life is like a ride on a freeway
(Hey) dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
(Hey) everyone's around but no one does a damn thing
It brings me down but I won't let them
If I seem bleak
Well, you'd be correct
And if I don't speak
It's 'cause I can't disconnect
But I won't be burned up by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
As you're staring at the sun
Writer(s): Bryan Holland
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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