“Dodging bullets” suggests rage which could mean difficulties that can be encountered when trying to “find yourself” and that irrespective of anger or grudge that you may have you should continue to seek for your place in society.The next two lines link to the idea that it is important for anybody to be who he/she is and do not care what anyone else thinks.

The second line completes the idea raised in the first line that life is searching for your place, trying to fit in the world. “Ride” links to the idea of searching for something in this society. Freeway” suggests freedom in choosing your way of living or your place in the society. Simile “life is like a ride on a freeway” reflects the subject of persona’s thoughts. The first line sets the mood of the song and suggests that the persona is in deep thoughts about life. The lyrics remind me of a narrative poem. The song also tells us of people who want to fit in so desperately that they compromise their interests and transform their character in order to fit in.

Generally, the song is about trying to figure out your identity and how you fit in the world.It is especially evident for teenagers that are growing up and trying to fit in everything they do. Staring At The Sun is one of my favorite songs not only because of the music but also because of powerful lyrics which combines well with the rhythm. In Americana, the band sings about different events that happen in the life of ordinary American families and teenagers. But the core of almost every album has been fast songs with really meaningful lyrics (and not just something that rhymes which can be often heard in punk-rock).Their album, Americana not only sold over 10,000,000 copies worldwide but also presented the band in a new light and served as a development of Californian punk-rock.

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 by the reflection Of the fire in your eyes As you’re staring at the sun When I ran I didn’t feel like I ran away When I escaped I didn’t feel like I got away 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 Commentary (Staring At The Sun) The Offspring are commonly known to be a punk-rock band but they have taken up so many different styles in their albums that many would agree that they sing something unique which cannot be fitted fully in a specific genre of music.

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