Parachute - Philadelphia Lyrics






[Verse 1:]
Like a gunshot from miles away
She's moving in
Like a rainstorm without the clouds
She falls on him
Like a phone call to worn the truth
It never rings

[Chorus:]
It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slight
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia

[Verse 2:]
They met after work one day
She laughed with him
They drove off their separate ways
Then met for drinks
When he got home the silent guilt was deafening

[Chorus:]
It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slight
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia

[Bridge:]
She thought that love was gonna fight
She thought that love was gonna take her home
She thought that love was gonna save her
But love just never showed
She thought that love was always watching
Oh we learned that love was supposed to win
But sometimes it's the demons
That are standing in the end

He slips off his worn out suit and tries to rest
She's a million miles away across the bed
She rolls over, puts her hand across his chest

[Chorus:]
It's the truth before the lies
It's the way she doesn't try
It's the wink before the slight
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia
Oooooooohooooo
Oooooooohooooo





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  1. P.... M....

    I remember hearing this song 2 years ago wishing I had an English class that asked me to break down the meaning of a song I liked , when I had that thought it was because I think I figured out the song and it hit me that this is probably the best written songs I've heard and that at first it seems like just a bunch of words but when I realized what I thought it meant it blew me away and it became the song I would push myself when biking because it touched me, I'd like to share what I think they may of meant while writing this will have edits btw because I need to re-breakdown the words, like a gunshot from miles away, shes moving in, meaning to me that she is moving in very quickly like a gunshot moves fast from miles away means it's a bit unexpected because you would expect to see a gun before you heard the bullet come at you, like a rainstorm without the clouds she falls on him, this is more obviously stating the unexpectancy because if its rains you expect there to be clouds and when it does without clouds you're surprised, like a phone call to warn the truth that never rings, it's the truth before the lies, it's the way she doesnt try, it's the wink before the slight, in Philadelphia, I'll get into this later but man did this statement hit me it reveals its meaning later on and it's a main part of the story which is why it's the chorus they met after work one day, she laughed with him, this is pretty clear they met after work and had a good time, they drove off their separate ways, then met for drinks, this could be that they went down different paths in life and then met each other again and went for drinks or it could be that they went home to get ready for a date, when he got home the silent guilt, was deafing, to me a powerful phrase and it begs the question why would he feel guilty about going out with a women and having a good time? It could be that he felt badly about the past regarding her or things he should of done differently but to me it seems more like he feels guilty for going out with the women because he is already in a relationship and he know he shouldnt be doing that type of behavior with someone else back to the powerful chorus still to be explained it's the truth before the lies, it's the way she doesnt try, it's the wink before the slight, in Philadelphia. She thought that love was going to fight, she thought that love was going to take her home, she thought that love was going to save her, but love just never showed, she thought that love was always watching, oh and learned that love was supposed to win, but sometimes it's the demons that are standing in the end and that's the part where I would push really hard because that was a very meaningful statement to me it seemed to me like that was saying she learned all these ideas about how love was supposed to be like how it was supposed to fulfill her and that if you loved someone enough you could work things out that it was possible to work things out that it was supposed to win! And then it hits as she realizes that no, sometimes it's the demons that are standing in the end, sometimes it just doesnt work out simply wanting it badly just doesnt work sometimes... it then skips later down the road 10 maybe 20 years they are together it seems to me it goes, he slips off his worn out shoes and tries to rest, meaning he has been working really hard or their poor and cant afford new shoes so hes been using the same ones for a while or both hes working hard to try to bring them out of poverty and cant allow himself new shoes, shes a million miles away, across the bed, such a sad line to me, even though they are so close there has been this great distance that they havent been able to overcome so they feel so far apart even if they may want to be close, she rolls over and puts her hand across his chest, meaning she hasnt given up and she is still trying to connect and show shes right there or she wants it to work or something along those lines and now the chorus it's the truth before the lies, it's the way she doesnt try, it's the wink before the slight in Philadelphia, now we have enough of the story that we can work backwards and see that the chorus was hinting at us, it's the truth before the lies, meaning something along the lines of I love you or I want it to work between us, the truth, then the lies are what is said next, like it's not your fault, orit's fine, or such and such doesnt bother me something along those lines that's causing the strife that they lie about to try to not fight and they think they can just hold it in and just never say anything and it can be okay, it's the way she doesnt try, this makes it seem like it's the guy who is narrating the story and feels like she isnt trying to fix the issues and is avoiding them or something along those lines, and then it's the wink before the slight meaning it's you dont get warned or communicated with when someone is about to do something you dont like in fact they may act positive to try to make it so you arent as mad in theory meaning they dont trust you to be able to handle the bad situations so they try to just not tell you or try to do other things that are "slight' worthy it's hard to know what exactly he feels slighted by but I think its something along those lines and in Philadelphia where the story takes place so to sum it up what I think the story means is basically there was a man and a women, they thought they loved each other, the girl was moving way to quickly for the good sake of the relationship she moved in with him way to soon and he wasnt ready, before that though was the bar scene because she wouldnt of just moved in with him before spending any time with him probably so they met for drinks he felt guilty because he was either cheating on her or cheating on the person he was with, with her, he probably told her some lies along with truths while dating and appeared one way and acted another (wink before the slight) then she moved in with him way to quickly she finds out or he tells her about the cheating thing and her heart is broken they have a huge fight and this is where she questions love and how it's supposed to be and the distance between then forms they decide to try to stay together but dont address the problems so the distance between them grows the guy then feels miserable and isnt sure how to fix it and then feels like she isnt trying to fix and heal the relationship it's basically realistic of how love is often like and the sad heart breaking aspect of it and it just seems so deep to me so those are my thoughts on this song one of my favorites they have made because of its vagueness and I like the guitar at the end it wraps it up nicely oh and the phone call to warn the truth that never rings goes back to hinting at the fact that they have a lot they need to talk about with one another and be honest with but they never do

    P.... M....

    Paul McCarthy damn nice interpretation

    P.... M....

    @israel nartates glad you liked it :)

  2. E.... D....

    this band is so underrated,they deserve some credit for making Beautiful songs man

  3. A.... B....

    2018 anyone?

  4. A.... S....

    Nicely done lyric video and I love Parachute

  5. C.... A....

    6:25......

  6. C.... A....

    God... this song! 😭

  7. r.... ....

    JESUS LOVES YOU :)

  8. A.... C....

    oh how I miss him....

  9. I.... ....

    ya'll hoes

  10. G.... ....

    This song makes me happy and sad at the same time, it is exactly why I want to actually go to Philadelphia!

  11. M.... ....

    it's the way she doesn't try........

  12. f.... n....

    3:22...

  13. K.... W....

    This song makes me feel like I'm flying

    K.... W....

    its because of the synth like melody of the song :)

  14. A.... ....

    but sometimes it the demons, that are standing in the end.

  15. G.... K....

    what is this song about

    G.... K....

    Grady Kirby A man being unfaithful

  16. J.... C....

    3:28 ....

  17. E.... D....

    You can tell a song is good if it's 7 mins long but it only feels like 2 mins long.

    E.... D....

    +Emily DeCola Its 7 mins, I didn't even notice XD

    E.... D....

    ikr I can replay over and over and it still doesn't feel like it's 7 minutes

  18. J.... B....

    Deafening sounds like Stephanie xDD

  19. n.... ....

    Fail, YouTube. It says the artist is Sparky's Flaw. Hahaha, what?

    n.... ....

    It's not a fail :P Parachute's Original name was Sparky's Flaw. So.... *sarcastic applause* :P

    n.... ....

    @Broghan O'Hearn
    Yeah but you'd think YouTube would go with their current name now. What they're actually known by.

    n.... ....

    If you actually knew that it was their first name you wouldn't be arguing about it. So, now you know?

  20. J.... -....

    she thought love was gonna fight.... she thought love was gonna take her home... She thought love was gonna save her....#deep....

  21. E.... M....

    she thought that love was gonna save her..


    but love just never showed
    (favorite part heart eyes)

    E.... M....

    😍😍😍

  22. A.... D....

    What does the beginning of this song sound like to anybody else?? A different song..a little older maybe? the guitar part in the beginning reminds me of it every single time and it's really bothering me.

    A.... D....

    @Alicia DeSousa A bit like John Mayer

    A.... D....

    it's Miracles by Coldplay! I figured it out! look it up you'll see the similarities

  23. L.... ....

    This song makes me so happy and sad at the same time

    L.... ....

    Many of the most profoundly, intensely beautiful things I've ever witnessed/experienced had that effect on me. My favorite movies, favorite songs, favorite paintings, favorite people... and most painful moments of my life, with a silver lining, or a small light from heaven coming through a sky of black clouds. That's life. Love is beautiful and happy and sad.... like life. A wise man once said, "Happiness is overrated. It's here one week, gone the next."

    L.... ....

    @Aprinsa beautiful words. Feel hugged. =)

  24. T.... ....

    4:01 *~* <3

    T.... ....

    Thanks toast

  25. j.... ....

    This isn't Philadelphia, it's a cover of Taylor Swift's "Forever and Always"

    j.... ....

    No no no

  26. M.... ....

    I think iTunes Radio just introduced me to my new favourite band.

  27. A.... S....

    4:11..... omg i love this part

  28. E.... T....

    This song is flawless, and I adore Parachute so much!
    This summer I've been listening to this song when I walk alone on the beach in the night, cause I feel like Will's voice keeps me safe even thought there's no people around me... I am thankful for songs like this one. Thank you Parachute please come to Denmark!<3

    E.... T....

    I heard this song only a few months ago and Immediately fell in love with it , I just hate it took so long, but I'm glad I'm here now. 💚💛❤ #OneLove

  29. i.... ....

    God, I love this song. This needs more views.

  30. A.... R....

    1. Open this song in one tab. Pause it.
    2. Open another tab on YouTube, search "rain" and pick the fourth one.
    3. Play both videos.
    Beautiful c:

  31. B.... S....

    This song makes me sad in the most beautiful way possible. Music like this is what keeps me going.

  32. O.... B....

    Why'd you make it not available on mobile?

  33. O.... B....

    Why'd you make it not available

  34. L.... W....

    I believe this song is about a man that goes on a business trip to Philly. His wife is at home. He meets a girl there.. they have drinks.. she hopes that love will keep what they have going. But it wasn't. He goes back to his wife. And the girl in Philly is a million miles away.. And his wife is in bed with him. THe demon standing in the end, is the choices he has made.

  35. E.... C....

    i know i cant help but burst into tears

  36. E.... C....

    4:01-4:05. when i start crying.

  37. E.... C....

    i love every song on this album but this is definitely my favorite. the music is incredibly powerful and the lyrics are just beautiful scary and tragic. "she thought that love was gonna save her...but love just never showed." thumbs up if you break down or get the chills when you hear that like how i do.

  38. H.... M....

    3:26 - 4:40 I died.
    Scratch that.
    0:00 - 7:12 I died.

  39. b.... ....

    Thank you Pandora

  40. s.... ....

    Thanks! :) That makes sense. :P

  41. A.... R....

    I read on a lyric site that it means just that. this guy was on a business trip and cheats on his wife and the girl was hoping their love would overcome his commitment to his wife and that he would leave her and they could be together. i dont know if its wrong or right.

    i never understand their lyrics they as so deep and meaningful so i never figure them out! but it is a great song <3

  42. X.... ....

    This song literally makes me cry. There is so much emotion behind it. What an amazing band and song.

  43. L.... ....

    Lyrics sites, yes. But I got these lyrics from Parachute's official CD booklet with the correct lyrics.

  44. s.... ....

    Anyone know what this song means?
    My first guess was that it was about a girl falling for a guy and then him cheating on her, or a guy cheating on his wife and feeling guilty or something like that but I just can't make sense of the lyrics. :/
    I love the song even though I'm confused about the meaning. <3
    If you have any ideas, please reply to this because I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!

  45. G.... ....

    Well, this is what most of the lyric sites say?:

    She thought that love was gonna fight
    She thought that love was gonna take her home
    She thought that love was gonna save her
    But love just never showed
    She felt that love was always watching
    Oh we learned that love was supposed to wait
    But sometimes it's the feelings
    That are standing in the air

  46. a.... ....

    couldnt have said it better myself :)

  47. a.... ....

    Heard this song earlier today and wanted to cry. This song is one of the greats!


  48. T.... D....

    i live here ♥

  49. W.... ....

    i hate the sudden change in quality at one part

  50. D.... B....

    I don't understand the meaning of the song but I love it<3

  51. S.... P....

    I saw them Thursday, and hoped they'd play this song, but sadly they didn't. Still, it was a freaking amazing show! <3 And I got a picture with Will! He was so sweet & down to earth. :)

  52. J.... W....

    "She laughed with him" =]
    Such a calm and relaxed song, brightens my mood =)

  53. J.... W....

    i love Philadelphia
    P.s Please take some time to look at my channel i've always loved singing but never had the courage to sing infront of anyone. Resently i've had a hard time but music helps me through every bad time (i'm not writing this for a simpathy vote) One more thing ...
    I Love Parachute !!!!!!

  54. M.... J....

    this is one of my favourite songs ever.

  55. B.... S....

    Haunting and beautiful. Can't believe I am just now checking out this band. Thank you Anberlin Radio on Last.fm :)

  56. k.... m....

    DEMONDS?

  57. L.... ....

    But sometimes it's the demons that are standing in the end.

  58. k.... m....

    Hearing this makes my heart go just as the beat at the beggining!! :o

  59. s.... ....

    I love this song :) found something that made me love it even more
    open up another tab go to youtube search rainy mood click first video called RainyMood
    play same time as this song
    then at 3:58 of this song start RainyMood over to create a thunder entrance for "But love just never showed" Hope you Like

  60. J.... M....

    Being from Philadelphia!

  61. j.... !....

    So glad that its 7 minutes long :3

  62. M.... D....

    @ParamorexCity Yes! I love that some of their songs are not just the traditional 3 and a half minutes in length.

  63. g.... ....

    Did an Ellen video bring anyone else here?

  64. M.... P....

    4:22 my favorite part <3

  65. i.... ....

    wow this band's really good.
    just stumbled upon them :)

  66. g.... ....

    @JesusFreakForever51 I'd actually say PERFECT :)

  67. T.... S....

    its magic

  68. L.... A....

    @TheNitahndz Nothings there?..o.o

  69. m.... ....

    @TheJlz13 this is what i think: the song is about a man who is married. One day, he meets a woman after work and he ends up cheating on his wife. and the song is about the band's belief and/pr interpretaion of cheating on a loved one

  70. E.... ....

    @TheJlz13 No problem (: x

  71. T.... ....

    @Ploonperson thats such a good answer! thanks :)

  72. E.... ....

    @TheJlz13 Songs are never exactly about anything, its up to the listener to make their own opinon (: x

  73. T.... ....

    i love this song <3

    can someone tell me what it is exactly about?

  74. S.... M....

    @lacylou23 Yes! Ingrid Michaelson was my exact thoughts as well!

  75. S.... I....

    looovvee this song (: and philly's where im from :D

  76. P.... M....

    i had my first gay-kiss to this song <3

  77. G.... F....

    I'm in love with this song. Amazing, amazing, amazing <3

  78. A.... S....

    My Heart Is Broken & This Helps So Much It Helps Me Get My Tears Out When I Need Too . Someone Help Me

  79. R.... G....

    Parachute is like your own personal brand of heroine‹3 Its an obsession

  80. L.... S....

    god this song is sooo beautifully breathless, i must say my fav part is when they hav that ingrid michaelson sound to it, like when he sings "truth before" it just brings a different tone to it, this song is is just amazing

  81. T.... ....

    love this song!!!!!!!

  82. c.... c....

    EPIC!!!

  83. A.... D....

    New favorite song? Yeah. <3

  84. k.... s....

    LOVE <3 acoustic guitar with heavy low steady bass, beautiful.

  85. M.... J....

    this song is so so soothing to listen to. it's ridiculous that parachute can perform a song that makes me want to just stop and listen and forget everything else but they can also perform as song like 'She' which makes me want to rave in my room. And that is why they're so amazing :')

  86. A.... B....

    repeat <3

  87. A.... L....

    Best band by far, and this song's the best from the new album! ;), absolutely love it!

  88. N.... B....

    One word for this song and band: AMAZING. :)

  89. C.... ....

    This song is completely beautiful, im like friggin in love with it haha

  90. G.... ....

    ^-^ Nice