Owl City - This Is The Future Lyrics
Lyrics
Wake up on your own
And look around you 'cause you're not alone
Release your high hopes and they'll survive
'Cause this is the future and you are alive
Dive in and swim away
From your lonely nights and miserable days
And when you wake up on your own
Look around you 'cause you're not alone
Let your hopes go and they'll survive
'Cause this is the future and you are alive
You're headed home,
You're headed home
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This Is The Future
Meaning & Inspiration
"This Is The Future," released by Owl City on July 31, 2018, arrives as a powerful declaration of hope and presence, echoing profound truths that resonate deeply with a spiritual perspective. The song immediately invites us to shed the isolation of our own thoughts and to recognize the interconnectedness of all things, a sentiment beautifully captured in its opening lines, "Wake up on your own / And look around you 'cause you're not alone." This awakening isn't merely physical; it’s a call to a spiritual awareness, a realization that we are part of a grander design, never truly solitary. The encouragement to "Release your high hopes and they'll survive" speaks to a faith that trusts in divine provision, suggesting that our aspirations, when placed in the right hands, are not only protected but destined to flourish. This is underscored by the unwavering declaration, "'Cause this is the future and you are alive," a confirmation of God's ongoing work and our vital role within it.
The lyrical invitation to "Dive in and swim away / From your lonely nights and miserable days" offers a profound metaphor for spiritual renewal. Just as one might plunge into refreshing waters to cleanse and invigorate, so too can we immerse ourselves in God's love, washing away the despair and weariness that life can bring. This is not a passive waiting but an active engagement with the transformative power available to us. The repetition of "And when you wake up on your own / Look around you 'cause you're not alone" serves as a constant reminder of divine companionship, echoing verses like Joshua 1:9, which assures us, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." The directive to "Let your hopes go and they'll survive" further emphasizes a surrender to God’s will, aligning our personal desires with His perfect plan, mirroring the sentiment in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song culminates with the comforting refrain, "You're headed home, / You're headed home," a powerful allusion to our ultimate destiny in God's presence, a homecoming for the soul that finds its ultimate fulfillment in Him. "This Is The Future" acts as a spiritual anthem, urging listeners to embrace the present reality of God's love and guidance, recognizing that our lives are infused with purpose and heading towards an eternal, glorious destination.