Lyrics
How misunderstood and unsatisfied can you possibly get Negative space
Feeling misunderstood and unsatisfied, exploring the concept of negative space.
Man what a concept
Reflecting on the intriguing concept of negativity.
Is this still life
Questioning whether the current state is genuine or artificial.
Well let's see the spoon is empty
Examining an empty spoon as a metaphor for emptiness or lack.
The bowl is empty the glass half empty
Describing various empty vessels, including a bowl and a half-empty glass.
And you are totally full of shit
Criticizing someone as being insincere or deceitful.
How contrived You cried "wolf" now the monkey shines
Commenting on contrived actions, referring to a false alarm of danger ("wolf") and subsequent deception ("monkey shines").
And the muses are laughing at your art of living
Suggesting that artistic pursuits are mocked by the muses due to a misguided approach to life.
It's damn insulting to those who don't
Expressing frustration at the insult to those without a choice, facing starvation.
Have a choice about starving to death
Highlighting the distress of those with no alternative to starving, contrasting with those who cry "wolf."
When the mind is empty the mouth is always screaming
Connecting an empty mind with constant verbal expression or outcry.
My soul is empty and my heart is screaming, feed me.
Expressing a deep inner emptiness and a desperate need for nourishment.
Now that sounds romantic - oh how romantic
Mocking the romanticization of emptiness as something attractive.
Oh how brilliant
Sarcastically praising the brilliance of a situation that is actually sad and lonely.
How sad how fucking lonely
Expressing sadness and loneliness in a critical tone.
You are your only friend
Highlighting self-isolation, being one's only friend in a negative context.
You are your own worst enemy
Asserting the idea that no external force will harm as much as one can harm oneself.
No one is going to hurt you
Encouraging self-awareness by acknowledging one's capacity to cause personal harm.
You do that better yourself
Stating that self-inflicted harm surpasses the risk of abandonment by others.
No one is going to desert you
Assuring that no one else will leave, as one is capable of deserting oneself.
You do that yourself
Affirming personal excellence by acknowledging the ability to improve oneself.
You are the best so better yourself
Encouraging self-betterment, reinforcing the idea of being one's best ally in personal development.
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