Society's Rules
Unveiling Societal Constraints through Melody
Lyrics
I tried to be me, but that's not who you want me to be
I tried to be authentic, but that's not acceptable to others
Cause we're all a house that unlocks with the same key
We are all expected to conform using the same standards
Oh it's a shame we've got no specialty
It's unfortunate that we lack uniqueness or individuality
Cause you just have to fit in
Conformity is required, and deviation is discouraged
You don't even get a name
Individual identity is suppressed, and anonymity is enforced
You have to play the game
Engaging in societal expectations is mandatory
So that way we stay the same
Conformity is promoted for the sake of stability
And if you differ from others
Being different is discouraged
Make sure you don't tell your mother
Hide your uniqueness, especially from family
Or you'll end up a mess
Failure to conform leads to personal turmoil
Instead of her success
Individual success is sacrificed for societal norms
Cause of society's rules
Societal expectations dictate behavior
Oh society's rules
Highlighting the impact of societal rules
Society
Emphasizing the influence of society
And if you don't fit in
Non-conformity comes with consequences
You'd better be prepared
Prepare for challenges if you don't conform
Because they'll break you down
Despite appearances, societal expectations can be harsh
Though you thought they cared
The caring facade may be deceiving
And they just go on, following their rules
Society blindly follows its own rules
Don't even realize that they're the real fools
Society remains unaware of its foolishness
Oh society's rules
Reiterating the impact of societal rules
Society's rules
Highlighting the influence of societal norms
Society's rules
Repetition for emphasis on societal rules
Lifes short so we spend so much time
Life is short, yet we conform for societal approval
On our ego
We invest time in building our ego
But what if suddenly time seemed to pass by slow
Reflection on the subjective nature of time
Would you give it up
Questioning whether one would sacrifice ego for time
Would you just play the game
Asking if playing the societal game is inevitable
Or does it not matter
Questioning the significance of conformity
Would you want to stay the same
Desire to maintain the status quo
Would you try again
Considering a different approach to life
If you were given a different way
Exploring alternative paths within societal constraints
To this game we play
Reflecting on the inherent constraints of societal expectations
Of the observer and the observed
Commenting on the dichotomy between observer and observed
But no matter what
Regardless, conformity is still required
You have to fit in
Reiteration of the necessity to conform
You don't even get a name
Individual identity continues to be suppressed
You have to play the game
Engaging in societal expectations is still mandatory
So that way we stay the same
Conformity is promoted for stability
And if you differ from others
Being different is discouraged, especially from family
Make sure you don't tell your mother
Hide your uniqueness to avoid personal turmoil
Or you'll end up a mess
Failure to conform may hinder maternal success
Instead of her success
Sacrificing personal success for societal rules
Cause of society's rules
Reiteration of the impact of societal rules
Oh society's rules
Emphasizing the influence of societal expectations
Society
Restating the overarching influence of society
Society's rules
Final emphasis on the impact of societal rules
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