Closer To The Edge

Did anyone else get sort of teary-eyed when watching the video? Not in a sad way but just because it made you feel like you wanted to be free from what the world expected you do be. Like you wanted to go back to when you were a kid, you enjoyed the world and the people around you. Like you were about to break out of the shell the world had forced you into.. Just closer to the edge of breaking. I love the meaning of this song and unlike most videos I see, I was really impressed with the positive message it sent out. I rank it high on my list with Sick Puppies "All The Same" Free Hugs Campaign. Keep it up 30STM, the youth today could use some positive influences.

When listening to CTTE you have to keep in mind, "i will never forget, i will never regret, i will live my life." The song starts by telling you, "i don't remember one moment i tried to forget." That's the start of it all. During each verse it takes you to a time that you haven't forgotten. Each time you don't forget and you don't regret a decision good or bad, it brings you closer to the edge (living your life). "Maybe one day we'll meet again" is about looking back at those moments which have made you who you are. For me, this song means if you forget or regret anything for a reason you are not living your life. In order to live your life you have to take each moment and learn from it.. not regret it. It is a beautiful song.

I fall in love with the video everytime I see it! :-]

I kind of feel this song is about a relationship where one has "lost themselves" and happens to take the other down with them, engulf them in "the flames." They aren't sorry, just hopeful that they'll be able to meet again by chance of fate? I don't know but that's what it sounds like to me :P

I love every 30 Seconds To Mars Song, they're just soo deep. God!! I hate they're not as recognized fot it as they deserve!!! This song is amazing, is about living, taking risks for what you want and what you believe, and not regretting it, 'cause it makes you who you are. And you shouldn't be ashamed of the decisions you make in your life.

This is a very beautiful song. It's about how he lost himself from all the hate and sadness inside of him. He wanted to erase all of that and not remember it, but then he found the truth. He wanted to live his life with no regret, happy with all his choices, and not focus on the things he thinks he needs in order to be happy. The sun (happiness) is born and dreams die because he no longer is seeking for something to happen for him to be happy and fulfilled with his life. He is closer to the edge because he is almost completely transformed into someone who is internally fulfilled.

Singer/guitarist Jared Leto explained to Musicradar.com that this song very nearly didn't make the album. He said: "Actually, we were going to throw this song out, but we decided to keep it. It was hard to mix, a total pain in ass, but I'm glad it made the record because I think it fits in with the overall framework of the album. The song is a mission, an adventure that takes you on a journey. Maybe that's why it gave us so much trouble: We had go on an adventure as a band to get it right. Some songs come very easily and other ones fight you. Oftentimes, the ones that give you trouble turn out to be the best ones - this is an example of the latter."

Really good song. Cant wait for Dec. 8

i think it's that he messed up with a relationship but he's not going to dwell in the past. life goes on

I love this song and the video! Personally I really doubt thsi song is about love or anything. I think this song is about looking at the world in a differnt way, This song makes the world seem like a brighter place and it doesn't seem so scary. All the people at the begining, middle and end of the video are truely inspiring ad so are 30 seconds to mars. My favourite part of the music video is when a boy is standing on top of a mosh pit/rave off whatever you would call it, and it says 'this kid is amazing, yes he is standing on top of the crowd' I laughed so much. :D