One And The Same
Unveiling Depths: Confronting Death and Authenticity in 'One And The Same'
Lyrics
Peel the flesh back, I want to see what's underneath.
Expressing a desire to explore the true nature beneath the surface, metaphorically referring to uncovering hidden aspects.
Is it hiding something we can't see?
Raising a question about whether there are concealed aspects or truths that are not immediately apparent.
How do I face this, this death that right outside my door?
Confronting the inevitability of death, which is metaphorically portrayed as being just outside the speaker's door.
Where have you left the keys out like before?
Questioning the whereabouts of keys, possibly symbolizing solutions or ways to confront and navigate death.
Are we digging our graves?
Raising the question of whether actions taken are leading to self-destruction or harmful consequences.
What are we waiting for?
Expressing a sense of urgency or importance, questioning the delay in taking necessary actions.
Are we one and the same?
Pondering whether individuals share common traits or experiences, suggesting a sense of collective identity.
Why are we faking?
Questioning the authenticity or sincerity of actions, particularly in the context of shared experiences.
Take the time but the times not given, we’re pressed and then we’re beat down.
Highlighting the scarcity of time and the pressure faced, emphasizing the need to act promptly.
Are we one and the same?
Reiterating the question of shared identity, emphasizing the potential commonality among individuals.
All the time that has been ticking away so long.
Reflecting on the passage of time, suggesting a sense of regret or missed opportunities.
We will never, we will never right this wrong.
Asserting that certain wrongs may never be corrected or made right.
How do we face this, this death that's creeping like before?
Repeating the theme of facing death, comparing it to a previous occurrence and the search for solutions.
Why can't I find the keys outside my door?
Expressing frustration or confusion about finding solutions, symbolized by the inability to find keys.
Are we digging our graves?
Reiterating the concern about actions leading to negative outcomes, potentially self-destructive consequences.
What are we waiting for?
Posing the question again, emphasizing the need for immediate action and the consequences of delay.
Are we one and the same?
Revisiting the idea of shared identity, questioning whether individuals are essentially the same.
Why are we faking?
Challenging the authenticity of behavior or identity, questioning the sincerity of actions.
Take the time but the times not given, we’re pressed and then we’re beat down.
Repeating the urgency of time, highlighting the pressure and challenges faced in the present.
Are we one and the same?
Reiterating the question of shared identity and commonality among individuals.
We dig in deeper and deeper.
Introducing the metaphor of digging deeper, possibly signifying a further exploration or commitment to understanding.
We fit their bones in a box and we numb the pain.
Describing a process of coping with pain by compartmentalizing or numbing emotions, represented by fitting bones in a box.
Now breathe in deeper and deeper, we can face this, we have to face this now.
Encouraging a deep breath as a symbolic act of facing challenges, asserting the necessity of confronting difficult realities.
I don't feel at home.
Expressing a sense of displacement or unease, feeling out of place or disconnected.
I feel my scars start to show.
Acknowledging the visibility of emotional or physical scars, suggesting a vulnerability or openness.
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