Modest Opinion
Unveiling Truths: Navigating Societal Expectations Through 'Modest Opinion'
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It?s a modest opinion that becomes the epitome of truth
Expresses a humble viewpoint that eventually becomes the ultimate truth, possibly suggesting that what seems insignificant initially may hold profound significance.
As it builds up egos in your mind
Describes how this opinion enhances one's self-importance or sense of self.
They feast on your rejection, your frivolous observation
Refers to others capitalizing on one's dismissals or casual thoughts, possibly indicating manipulation or exploitation.
Is you must change to survive
Suggests a demand for change to adapt and survive within societal norms or pressures.
Now your stuck inside the play that society will write
Portrays being trapped within societal expectations, like being part of a predetermined narrative.
Even the bright stars die, yes they all die
Highlights the inevitability of even the most exceptional individuals facing mortality.
That?s the reason why you missed, why you slipped
Explains the reasons for missing or making mistakes due to external influences.
Their decisions leave you dried out
Indicates feeling drained or depleted by others' decisions or actions.
That?s the treason, that?s the reason why you missed, why you slipped
Reiterates the impact of external decisions leading to personal setbacks.
Their decisions leave you dried out
Reemphasizes feeling drained or depleted due to external decisions or actions.
It?s the weight of acceptance, they fail to mention
Addresses the pressure of conforming to societal norms or expectations, which can weigh heavily on an individual.
That?ll bear down and crush you in time
Warns that this weight of conformity can eventually overwhelm and crush an individual.
When they pull on your strings to make you stand
Metaphorically describes external forces manipulating an individual to conform to certain standards.
Make you walk like a man, how will you survive
Questions one's ability to survive when compelled to act against personal beliefs or convictions.
When you?ve lost all your beliefs
Portrays the loss of personal beliefs due to external pressures or influences.
When faith?s hanging on by the skin of your teeth
Describes a situation where faith or hope is barely holding on, possibly due to overwhelming external expectations.
You?ll find that perfection is a lie, it is a lie
Denounces the pursuit of perfection, highlighting its falsehood.
When you realize there?s no where you can run
Conveys a realization of being unable to escape or evade societal pressures.
Living up to expectations isn?t fun
Expresses the dissatisfaction or lack of enjoyment in meeting societal expectations.
You can try to justify it, but it?s wrong
Rejects attempts to rationalize or justify succumbing to societal pressures.
And we all can get in line and follow along
Reflects on the conformity prevalent in society and the tendency for people to follow without questioning.
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