Maybe You're Right
Unveiling Silent Struggles: Barenaked Truths in 'Maybe You're Right'
Lyrics
It was often talked about; it was often raised
There were discussions and talks about a certain issue, but no action was taken.
But nothing was ever done about it
No steps were ever taken to address the discussed issue.
To hear the way they talked about it, no one could be saved
The way people talked about the issue suggested a lack of hope for anyone being saved.
But nothing was ever done about it
Despite the discussions, no concrete actions were taken to address the problem.
Shall I take back everything I've ever said
Contemplating whether to retract all previous statements and live in silence.
And live my whole life in silence instead?
Considering the possibility of living a silent life in contrast to previous outspokenness.
It was oversimplified; it was under-thought
The issue was oversimplified and not thoroughly considered.
And nothing was ever done to stop it
No actions were taken to prevent or address the problem despite its fortification by lies.
Everything was fortified by all the lies we bought
Lies contributed to strengthening the issue, but no effort was made to stop it.
And nothing was ever done to stop it
No measures were taken to halt the problem despite its reinforcement by lies.
Shall I take back everything I've ever said
Contemplating whether to retract all previous statements and live in silence.
(Shall I take back all my attacks? All of my accusations?)
Questioning whether to retract attacks and accusations made previously.
And live my whole life in silence instead?
Considering the possibility of living a silent life in contrast to previous outspokenness.
(All my mistrust - we never discussed anyone's reservations)
Previous mistrust and reservations were never discussed with others.
There was a time when a crime was a crime
There was a time when a crime was straightforward, but now confusion reigns.
But now I think I'm losing my mind
The speaker feels a sense of losing their mind or being overwhelmed by the situation.
Or taking it all too hard
The speaker is taking the situation too hard, feeling overwhelmed.
Taking it all too hard
-Taking it all too hard
-Shall I take back everything I've ever said
Contemplating whether to retract all previous statements and live in silence.
(Shall I take back all my attacks? All of my accusations?)
Questioning whether to retract attacks and accusations made previously.
And live my whole life in silence instead?
Considering the possibility of living a silent life in contrast to previous outspokenness.
(All my mistrust - we never discussed anyone's reservations)
Previous mistrust and reservations were never discussed with others.
Keep to myself
Expressing a decision to keep personal thoughts to oneself.
Maybe you're right
Acknowledging the possibility that someone else might be right.
Maybe you're right
-Maybe you're right
-But I don't think so
Expressing doubt about the likelihood of the other person being right.
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