Lyrics
Now look at all these people that will soon enter your dreams
Reflecting on the various individuals entering one's dreams, emphasizing their complexity and individuality.
They've got plans, they've got ambitions
Describing the people with aspirations, goals, and social connections.
They've got friends and families
Highlighting the presence of friends and families in the lives of these individuals.
They're not just props
Rejecting the idea of viewing people as mere objects or background characters.
And you will treat them as such
Encouraging the listener to treat individuals with the respect they deserve.
I was too careful keeping curfew
Recalling a time of strict adherence to curfew, possibly sacrificing awareness of others.
To care for all the dots that I passed by
Expressing a lack of attention to the diverse individuals ('dots') passed by in life.
The dots they formed a gradient
Describing the interconnectedness of these 'dots' forming a gradient, suggesting a diverse spectrum of experiences.
It was the gradient they formed that caught my eye
Noticing the intriguing pattern or diversity represented by the gradient of 'dots.'
And I was sewing them like quilt squares into place
Metaphorically sewing these diverse experiences together like quilt squares on a Cartesian plane.
On the Cartesian plane
Placing these experiences on a Cartesian plane, suggesting a structured or organized approach to life.
Until I saw my own name
Realizing one's own presence in this intricate pattern, feeling out of place.
I knew I was out of place
Acknowledging the discomfort of being out of place in the complex tapestry of life.
But who were they to say the same
Challenging the judgment of others who may feel the same way about one's presence.
Or to suggest not generalising?
Questioning the suggestion not to generalize experiences or individuals.
I've got things in hand
Asserting control and confidence in managing one's life.
I've got caffeine in my system
Indicating the influence of caffeine and a busy schedule, hindering the ability to listen or connect with others.
I've got no time to listen and I can't
Expressing a lack of time and willingness to engage with others.
Join the dots I've got bigger plans
Choosing to pursue personal ambitions instead of connecting with others.
I've got not time to listen
Reiterating the lack of time and inclination to listen to others.
And I've got
Introducing the theme of 'dots' and the lines they form in one's life.
All these dots and the lines they form
Acknowledging the presence of diverse experiences and connections represented by the 'dots.'
But I only care for mine
Admitting a focus on personal concerns rather than the broader network of 'dots.'
Though I know it's wrong
Recognizing the awareness of the wrongfulness in prioritizing personal concerns over the collective.
I promise I'm trying my best to conform
Promising an effort to conform and align with societal expectations despite personal priorities.
Could it've saved a life?
Pondering the potential impact of a different approach on saving a life.
Maybe then I'd have known
Reflecting on the realization that a different perspective might have led to a better understanding or awareness.
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