Nuisance
Navigating the Maze: Benjamin Trillado's Musical Reflections
Lyrics
And I wonder if I'm doing it right
Expressing uncertainty about whether the actions are correct or appropriate.
When all I hear is talk
Feeling surrounded by meaningless chatter or conversation.
And I'm stumbling over sentences
Experiencing difficulty speaking coherently or articulating thoughts.
I have sung for so long
Having sung for a considerable duration of time.
Oh they laugh in my face
Receiving ridicule or mockery directly in person.
But I know they don't mean to
Recognizing that the laughter isn't intended to be hurtful.
Still I'll carry the weight
Continuing to bear the burden or responsibility.
Causing the shake in my fingers
Experiencing nervousness or anxiety, physically manifested.
And I wonder if I'm doing it right
Repeated questioning of one's correctness in their actions or path.
I wonder if I'm doing it right
-I wonder if I'm doing it right
-Oh I've been told just to jump on tv
Advice received to appear on television for fame.
And sell out my soul to some washed up sardines
Selling out artistic integrity for popularity or success.
On their high horses like its their god given right
Criticizing influential figures who believe they're entitled to superiority.
Making every child's dreams come alive
Mocking those who exploit dreams for personal gain.
If their dreams to be used by some people in suits
Commenting on dreams being manipulated by corporate interests.
Banking their cheques buying Gucci and Porsches
Wealthy individuals using money to flaunt luxury brands.
While lighting their torches to all of your rights
Symbolizing suppression of rights by the powerful.
If you wanna be heard just sign above the dotted line
Hinting at the requirement for compromise to gain visibility.
And I wonder if I'm doing it right
Continued uncertainty about correctness in actions or decisions.
Oh I wonder if i'm doing it right
-Empty shows every night
Performing to empty audiences, lacking recognition or support.
Nobody wants to hear you talk
Feeling disregarded or invalidated when speaking.
You're just a boy with no name
Being perceived as insignificant or anonymous.
Oh just sing someone else's songs
Encouragement to perform others' work instead of creating one's own.
You have nothing to say
Dismissal of personal thoughts or ideas as unworthy.
Oh I've been pouring pieces of me on this floor
Investing emotional energy and vulnerability into artistic creation.
I am sweating right down to my pours
Physically exerting oneself during a performance.
I am shaking as I'm walking off stage feeling naked
Feeling exposed and vulnerable after a performance.
A nuisance of sounds is all that I'm making
Viewing one's artistic output as bothersome or insignificant noise.
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