What World
Beyond Conformity: Unveiling the Depths of 'What World' by Jacob Stokes
Lyrics
A light that only you will die for
A unique and personal struggle or burden that only the individual is willing to sacrifice their life for.
A chain that only you can leave
An obligation or connection that only the individual has the power to end or break.
And shoot the rust into the face of
Defying challenges or difficulties with resilience, confronting adversity head-on.
A runaway sky of sins
An overwhelming and relentless accumulation of wrongdoings or immoral actions.
What world have I been born?
Reflecting on the nature of the world into which the individual has been born.
With tired eyes
Observing the world with a sense of weariness and fatigue.
I watch it all implode
Witnessing the collapse or disintegration of everything, possibly referring to societal or personal breakdown.
And I'm tapping out
Choosing to disengage or withdraw from a situation before facing severe consequences.
Before my lungs explode
Prioritizing self-preservation, avoiding a potential breakdown or crisis.
Because I don't wanna be like them
Rejecting conformity and expressing a desire not to emulate certain behaviors or characteristics.
A stage that only we can stand on
A platform or position that is exclusive to a particular group or individual.
A show that always carries on
An ongoing performance or situation that persists despite challenges or obstacles.
You shout a script into the face of
Challenging established norms or expectations, possibly through outspoken words.
A breakaway crowd starts to sing
A group of people breaking away from the norm and expressing themselves.
What world have I been born?
Reiterating the question about the nature of the world into which the individual is born.
With tired eyes
Viewing the world with a sense of exhaustion and fatigue.
I watch it all implode
Witnessing the collapse or disintegration, possibly on a personal level.
And I'm tapping out
Choosing to disengage or withdraw before facing personal breakdown or crisis.
Before my lungs explode
Prioritizing self-preservation, avoiding a potential personal crisis.
Because I don't wanna be like them
Reiterating the rejection of conforming to undesirable traits or behaviors.
The cramping of ageing
Experiencing the discomfort and limitations associated with aging.
Inside a safe that's breaking
Within a secure environment or mindset that is crumbling or falling apart.
Entitled to slip through
Having the privilege to escape or move through challenges effortlessly.
Into a room that suits you
Entering a space that suits one's preferences or desires.
But comfort distracts you
Being distracted by comfort and missing out on the challenging path of life.
And makes you miss the road to
Overlooking the journey that brings growth and meaning.
A life that will lift the shame
A life that will alleviate or remove shame.
Wait, wait, wait
A moment of pause or hesitation, possibly indicating a need for reflection.
I need to find a way out
An urgent need to find a way out of a challenging situation.
Stay, stay, stay
An appeal to stay and offer support or connection.
I wanna hold your hand now
An emotional desire to hold hands and seek comfort.
And we'll pray, pray, pray
An acknowledgment of the act of praying despite a belief in the absence of a higher power.
Even though we know there's no god
Expressing a sense of urgency or importance even in the absence of divine intervention.
Too late, late, late
Recognizing that it may be too late to prevent the dismantling or destruction of something significant.
They're ripping our display down
The physical or metaphorical removal or destruction of a display or representation.
And I don't wanna be like them
Reiterating the rejection of conforming to undesirable traits or behaviors.
What world have I been born?
Reflecting on the nature of the world into which the individual has been born.
With tired eyes
Viewing the world with a sense of weariness and fatigue, echoing earlier sentiments.
I watch it all implode
Witnessing the collapse or disintegration, possibly on a personal level, echoing earlier sentiments.
And I'm tapping out
Choosing to disengage or withdraw before facing personal breakdown or crisis, echoing earlier sentiments.
Before my lungs explode
Prioritizing self-preservation, avoiding a potential personal crisis, echoing earlier sentiments.
Because I don't wanna be like them
Reiterating the rejection of conforming to undesirable traits or behaviors, echoing earlier sentiments.
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