ALL OF THE ABOVE
Transatlantic (Prog) Lyrics

In a state of fallen grace
Feeling like one has lost their way or fallen out of favor

With a smile upon it's face, it came!
Despite feeling lost or out of favor, there is something hopeful on the horizon

Full moon rising today
The hope that was on the horizon is revealed to be the rising of a full moon

Like a child but fully grown
The hope or change is like a child in that it is new and fresh, yet fully developed or realized

Like a star but not so far away!
The hope or change is like a star in that it is bright and shining, but also close and accessible

It came here to take me away
The hope or change is coming to take the singer away from their current state, to something better or different

This has never been before
The hope or change being experienced is a new and unprecedented event

While the sun burns bright as day
The hope or change is happening while the current state of things is still going strong

Light the sky, hold back no more
Embrace the change or hope fully and without hesitation

Let the full moon rise today
The hope or change is symbolized by the rising of a full moon today

So there I was with my complaints
The singer was wallowing in their problems and complaints

In the comfort of my restraints I stayed
Despite being unhappy, the artist stayed in their current state because it was familiar and comfortable

I stayed and had nothing to say
The singer was stuck in their problems and had no solutions or ideas to offer

But there it was returning for my eyes
The hope or change that was mentioned earlier is coming back into focus for the singer

Like a fire that's been burning up the sky
The hope or change is intense and powerful, like a fire that is all-consuming

There's a town I used to know
Memories of a different time or place are being brought up

There's a place I used to go to play
The artist is reminiscing on a time or place where they were carefree and happy

Laughin' all the way
The memories being brought up were happy and filled with laughter

Never thought of where I'd been
At the time, the singer was not thinking about the past or how they got to where they are now

Autumn wind came creepin' in one day
Something changed, possibly a change of season or a change in the artist's life

Now summer's gone away
The happy and carefree time mentioned before has passed

Hey, summer's gone away
Repeating the previous line for emphasis

When October winds lay down
A time of change is approaching, possibly a time of endings or reflection

When the heat can't melt the ground
Change is happening despite any resistance to it

And nothing matters anyway
In the face of change, what was once important seems insignificant

When October winds take hold
The change that was approaching is now happening and taking hold

When you're down that dank dark road
The singer is in a difficult or dark place as a result of the change

Maybe nothing matters anyway
In the face of difficulties and change, what once mattered may not seem important anymore

Dead on your feet you walk like no one's home
The artist is moving through life without really feeling present or alive

Out on the street you make your way alone
The singer feels isolated and alone in their struggles

Soldier of fortune camouflaged in blue
The singer is putting on a brave face, or pretending to be strong, but is actually struggling

Dawn turns to dusk you sail away in doubt
The struggle or change is ongoing, and the artist is feeling uncertain about the future

Love turns to lust you've turned it inside out
Something that was once pure or innocent has become distorted or corrupted

But I know you now
Despite the facade or struggle, the artist sees through to the true feelings of the other person

Don't just sit there wasting your time on the phone
The singer is advising someone to stop wasting their time on things that don't matter

Don't be with that skank 'cause it hurts to be alone
The artist is advising someone to avoid people who are not worth their time or effort

And you swarm around like bees to the hive
People are drawn to certain things, like bees to a hive

And you look a man in full but you're half alive
Despite appearing 'put together', the person in question is struggling or not really living life to the fullest

One flew south, one to the east; one went to the west
People are taking different paths or going in different directions

You became the enemy just to be the best
The person in question is so desperate for success or recognition that they are willing to sacrifice relationships or honesty

Waiting for your dream to arrive
Despite the struggles and sacrifices, the person in question is still hoping for their dream to come true

You're whole and you're complete but you're half alive
Despite being 'whole and complete', the person in question is still struggling or not really living life to the fullest

Pressed to the wall of the rail station hall is the Venus De Milo
The singer is describing a piece of art that is stuck and cannot move

You walk through the park 'til the clouds seem to darken the sky
The artist is describing a walk through a park that seems to turn dark and gloomy

And you wish you could soften your mind
The artist wishes they could quiet their thoughts or calm their mind

But you feel like they've locked you in time
Despite trying to calm down, the person in question feels trapped or caught up in what is happening to them

And you think you'll be perfectly fine once you get to the water
The singer is hopeful that they will feel better once they reach a certain destination or goal

Suddenly you stop 'cause your feet just won't walk
Despite wanting to move forward, the person in question feels stuck or unable to keep moving

Like there's someone awaiting
The person in question feels like there is someone or something waiting for them

The moon seems alive and looks down on your life just to say
The singer is describing a sense of connection or understanding with the world around them

It's alright
Despite everything that has happened, everything will be okay

Innocence and undying love will reign
The artist is hopeful that love and innocence will conquer all

Hearing the call with your back to the wall in a wordless conundrum
The artist is describing a situation where they feel trapped or unsure of what to do

Half of your life 'tween a rose and a knife ain't it time?
The singer is questioning the person in question's choices, or asking them to choose between two things

You're sure to find innocence and undying love will reign
The singer is still hopeful that love and innocence will conquer all

The world will soon be right again
The artist is hopeful that things will return to normal or be fixed soon

In a state of fallen grace, with a smile upon it's face, it came!
Repeating the first few lines of the song for emphasis

Full moon rising today
The hope or change is symbolized by the rising of a full moon

While the clock is turning fast, soak it up before it's passed away
Time is moving quickly, so enjoy the current moment before it is gone

Let it become what it may
Embrace the hope or change, and let it develop however it may

Innocence and undying love will reign
Repeating a previous line for emphasis

The world will soon be right again
Repeating a previous line for emphasis

Innocence and undying love will reign
Final repeating line for emphasis