Lyrics
For too long I played it safe.
Expressing a reluctance to take risks or step outside the comfort zone for an extended period.
Did everything that you wanted me to do for you.
Conforming to others' expectations and doing what is desired by someone else.
I held my tongue and closed my eyes,
Choosing to remain silent and oblivious, possibly suppressing personal thoughts and feelings.
did everything that a good boy is supposed to do but I:
Following societal norms and behaving like a well-behaved individual, but feeling conflicted.
in the blur of right and wrong I found a voice that describes it the best.
Finding a personal voice amidst moral ambiguity, emphasizing its strength in describing complex situations.
Mightier than one thousand swords it calms the storm it creates and reshapes my face.
Describing the power of the discovered voice, suggesting its influence in both calming and reshaping.
My disclaimer.
Introducing the concept of a disclaimer, indicating the forthcoming expression may not conform to expectations.
To say what I want I need to find a word that doesn't exist.
Expressing difficulty in finding suitable words to convey personal thoughts honestly.
I can be a master or a slave,
Acknowledging the capacity to be either a leader or follower, with a versatile ability to adapt.
wear one thousand different faces you'd never resist.
Highlighting the capability to wear various masks or personas without being easily identified.
Tell me to say what I want to and then you pin it on me.
Facing consequences for expressing personal thoughts, feeling unfairly blamed.
Expected to pay for what I can't do.
Expected to pay a price for actions or responsibilities beyond one's capabilities.
Then you tell me it's free but that I'll never be.
Being told something is free but realizing there are hidden costs, implying a sense of unattainability.
Maybe I made a mistake saying everything I wanted to.
Regretting openness and honesty, possibly due to negative consequences.
You've got your finger pointed straight at me.
Feeling accused or blamed directly, facing judgment from others.
I hop you hear these words because I'm talking to you,
Directly addressing the listener and expressing frustration about wasted time and effort.
and I wasted my time, my breath, and everything that I gave to you.
Highlighting the significant investment made with no apparent return or appreciation.
Freedoms fulfilled take their toll.
Suggesting that the pursuit of freedom comes at a cost, possibly alluding to sacrifices.
Show me the one and only word that describes you,
Challenging someone to define themselves with a single word, criticizing quick judgment.
you're quick to judge;
Pointing out the listener's tendency to judge without understanding the speaker's perspective.
I'm serving my sentence.
Expressing a sense of serving a metaphorical sentence, possibly due to societal expectations or judgments.
Every word I write is evidence.
Stating that the words written serve as evidence of the speaker's thoughts and feelings.
Forgive me for my honesty.
Seeking forgiveness for being honest, suggesting potential consequences for such honesty.
I can't learn to choke on these words and I won't,
Rejecting the idea of suppressing one's words and refusing to conform to societal expectations.
then you pin it on me.
Reiterating the frustration of being unfairly blamed for expressing personal thoughts.
Disclaimer. I'll say what I want
Reaffirming the right to express oneself freely, despite potential consequences.
Complaint, you add your name to the list.
Referencing complaints and adding names to a list, possibly indicating opposition or resistance.
If I can find the words you will,
Expressing a desire to find the right words to convey thoughts honestly, emphasizing transparency.
I've got nothing to hide and no one to impress.
Claiming to have nothing to hide and no need to impress others.
I can't learn to choke on these words and I won't.
Reiterating the refusal to suppress words and thoughts despite potential consequences.
So you can pin it on me.
Addressing the act of blaming or pinning responsibility on the speaker for their expressions.
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