Brutiful
Brutiful Realities: Unmasking Human Flaws Through Codefendants' Lyrics
Lyrics
what is it they want after years of worshiping flaws?
Reflects on the paradox of seeking flaws after years of admiration.
romanticized scumbags, now they expect them to be demigods
Highlights the transformation of flawed individuals into revered figures and the unrealistic expectations placed on them.
heroes are human and humans can be trash
Acknowledges the imperfections of heroes, emphasizing their human nature which may include negative traits.
that includes you listening, you're not immune
Addresses the listener directly, asserting that they are not exempt from imperfections.
you're not immune
Reiterates that the listener is not immune to flaws or mistakes.
held my wife's hand in a graveyard in salem counting skulls carved into headstones unaware that a that a love that seemed so unbreakable then would just become some scar from a time last year
Recalls a personal experience in a graveyard, reflecting on the fragility of seemingly unbreakable love.
and i'm sorry that i pushed you away
Expresses regret for pushing someone away.
i'm sorry that i could never change
Apologizes for the inability to change, implying personal shortcomings.
never seen a picture of my dad until i met him in a Texas cancer ward laying there scared and alone with my new older brother and some sympathy that i mustered
Shares a poignant moment of meeting the father in a vulnerable state, emphasizing the impact of the encounter.
wheeled him out the front door to die with his new family at home
Describes the solemn act of escorting the father home to spend his last moments with the new family.
well
Introduces a contemplative moment, possibly signaling a shift in the narrative.
heroes are human and humans can be trash
Reiterates the theme that heroes, including the singers, can exhibit undesirable traits.
that includes us singing, we're not immune
Extends the acknowledgment of human flaws to the singers, stating they are not immune to imperfections.
we're not immune
Reaffirms the vulnerability of the singers to mistakes and shortcomings.
our hearts are such dicks that have fucked so much in their path
Metaphorically describes hearts as insensitive entities with a history of causing pain.
there is no way to erase it, we can't expect people to forgive our past
Recognizes the permanence of past actions and the difficulty of expecting forgiveness from others.
it's brutal and beautiful, to some it's art, to some it's shit
Describes the duality of experiences, acknowledging that what is brutal to some may be beautiful to others, comparing it to art and contrasting opinions.
it's brutal and beautiful, we're not immune
Reiterates the susceptibility of the singers to the harsh and appealing aspects of life, emphasizing their lack of immunity.
we're not immune
Emphasizes again that the singers are not exempt from the challenges posed by life's brutality and beauty.
we're not immune
Repeats the assertion that the singers are not immune, possibly underscoring the persistent theme of vulnerability.
we're not amused
Plays on the word "immune," suggesting a lack of amusement or immunity to life's complexities.
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