Intentions

Anberlin · Vital [2012]

They say my vibes should be vanity

But I'll stay calm in industry

I'll motivate you till you think I'm right

I'll leave exactly where we started tonight

Where we started tonight



My ambition is all that I have

There's attention when you want it so bad

We will move on, we will move on

We will move on, we will move



I want a love that I don't deserve

I want the gold that I didn't earn

I want a fire that will never burn

I want you there, I want you here tonight

(I want you there, I want you here tonight)



My ambition is all that I have

There's attention when you want it so bad

We will move on, we will move on

We will move on, we will move on

Your intention to the matters at hand

Your intentions are yet to be had

We will find you, we will find you

We will find you, we will find you



(I want you there, I want you here)

(I want you there, I want you here tonight)



My ambition is all that I have

There's attention when you want it so bad

We will move on, we will move on

We will move on, we will move on

Your intention to the matters at hand

Your intentions are yet to be had

We will find you, we will find you

We will find you, we will find you

(We will find you, we will find you)



We will move on, we will move you

Intentions

Intentions stands as a defining track from Anberlin's 2012 album Vital, capturing the band's mature post-hardcore sound during a pivotal era in their career. The recording showcases the group's signature blend of melodic rock and emotional depth, featuring the dynamic interplay between lead vocals and intricate instrumentation that characterized their mid-2010s output. As part of a discography that includes acclaimed works like Cities and Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place, this song reflects the band's continued evolution in songwriting and production. The track explores themes of personal resolve and clarity, delivered with the polished intensity that fans have come to expect from the California-based quartet. It remains a significant song in their catalogue, demonstrating their ability to craft resonant anthems within the alternative rock landscape.