A World of Conformists
Embrace Individuality: "A World of Conformists" Lyrics Decoded
Lyrics
Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
Emphasizes the importance of doing what is morally right despite societal influences.
Because if one falls then they will follow
Warns that if one person deviates, others may follow, indicating the impact of individual actions.
Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
Suggests that genuine power comes from humility rather than borrowed authority.
Because you will fly while they have sorrow
Implies that personal success and freedom come when one follows the right path.
Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
Reiteration of the importance of moral actions and the consequences of deviating from them.
Because if one falls then they will follow
-Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
-Because you will fly while they have sorrow
-I was never to fit to be a part of this society
Expresses a sense of not fitting into societal norms, critiquing conformity as boring and limiting.
Always knew that I was different never told what I had to be
-It was just a feeling that I had deep inside of me
-Everyone's the same which is lame, that's conformity
-I can never be like y'all. Y'all move uniformly
Rejects uniformity, criticizes the fear of persecution, and portrays the world as dull due to conformity.
Same things every single day to never have deformity
-You're afraid of persecution which is disappointing
-World is bland. Understand you're part of what is boring
-Just another useless model same as all the others
Criticizes those who conform, staying within their comfort zones and missing out on life's wonders.
Staying in your comfort zone and missing all these wonders
-I don't think outside the box because there's no box that could exist
Denies the existence of a metaphorical box, asserting individuality and self-belonging.
I just belong to me
-I am no one's bitch
Asserts independence and refusal to be controlled by others.
Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
Reiterates the theme of doing the right thing and the positive outcomes of individual actions.
Because if one falls then they will follow
-Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
-Because you will fly while they have sorrow
-Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
Continues emphasizing the consequences of falling and the power gained through humility.
Because if one falls then they will follow
-Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
-Because you will fly while they have sorrow
-Many people play it safe. Well I say risk a little bit
Encourages taking risks, being unique, and pursuing happiness despite societal expectations.
You would never know if something's special or it benefits
-I will say something cliché that life is what you make of it
-Do whatever makes you happy outside all this bullshit
-Be the mold you hold your own society is plastic
Critiques a plastic society, dramatizing the replacement of relationships and breaking media addiction.
When it breaks it's just replaced now don't that sound fantastic
-Acting all dramatic because there's no love on their status
-Addicted to the media. Well I'm breaking the habit.
-Conformists in this world are vast in numbers but it's nothing
Downplays the significance of conformists, highlighting the importance of quality over quantity.
It's all about the quality there's value in that something
-Common sense is not immense. This world isn't working like it should
Criticizes the lack of common sense in the world and its failure to function properly.
Do you want to live your life
Presents a dichotomy between living one's life and giving it up for good, questioning life's purpose.
Or give it up for good
-Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
Reiterates the call to do the right thing and emphasizes the contrast between personal freedom and others' sorrow.
Because if one falls then they will follow
-Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
-Because you will fly while they have sorrow
-Do the right thing as they all cast a shadow
-Because if one falls then they will follow
-Swallow your pride then the power's not borrowed
-Because you will fly while they have sorrow
-A World of Conformists
Summarizes the overarching theme of living in a world dominated by conformity.
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