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[Verse 1]
Journey forward like the howling wind
Feels like something insane is about to begin
Oh, what we savour the most
Is it really everything we hoped?
And ride all the way with all our friends
[Pre-Chorus]
And time is never on our side
I'm tired of waiting in line
Oh, I'll be steady 'cause
It's hard on the heart and it's hard on the mind
[Chorus]
Oh
Why is it that we're working so damn hard
With almost no reward?
And oh
What happens if it all falls apart?
Do we just carry on?
[Verse 2]
I'II show you something that you've never seen
It's something insane, why would you ever believe?
Wait 'til you see what's in store
Is it really everything and more?
Are you ready to see what I really mean?
[Pre-Chorus]
And time is never on our side
I'm tired of waiting in line
Oh, I'll be ready 'cause
It's hard on the heart and it's hard on the mind
When I see you before me, I cover my eyes
Oh, how do we get here, it seems hard to find
But I know tonight
[Chorus]
Oh
Why is it that we're working so damn hard
With almost no reward?
And oh
What happens if it all falls apart?
Do we just carry on?
[Bridge]
I'm taking what I'm given
It's time to make it mine
Are you coming back a winner?
It's time that you decide
'Cause everyone's a winner
But ordered in a line
I'm taking what I'm given
And know that tonight
[Chorus]
Oh
You've got me working at it so damn hard
With almost no reward
And oh
What happens if it all falls apart?
What happens if it all?
Oh
You've got me working at it so damn hard
With almost no reward
And oh
What happens if it all falls apart?
Do we just carry on?
Marathon was written by Daniel McCarthy & Jim Higson & Jimmy Hogarth.
Marathon was produced by Beni Giles.
It’s quite angst-y and quite stressed. It happened upon making sense with the times in a way that was never intentional. The lyrics of ‘Marathon’ feel quite fed up, which I think we all are these days.
— Daniel McCarthy via Apple Music
The genetic makeup of the entire song, from the writing to the production, is a combination of every classic trick that we’ve ever used. Obviously, it’s a fairly upbeat-feeling song, but with a juxtaposition in the lyrics being quite incredibly depressing.
— Jim Higsony via Apple Music