Against The Grain
Defying Illusions: Unveiling Inner Struggles in 'Against The Grain'
Lyrics
Well I'm standing on my last leg
Expressing being in a difficult or challenging situation, possibly at the verge of exhaustion.
Dejected world heed what I say
Calling out to the world that is disheartened, urging attention to the speaker's message.
Caught up in lies and material gain
Describing a society entangled in falsehoods and the pursuit of material wealth.
In given time the pleasure turns to pain
Highlighting the transient nature of pleasure, foreseeing its transformation into pain over time.
Won't crawl on all fours for you
Refusing to submit or degrade oneself for others.
I admit I've made some mistakes
Acknowledging personal errors or misjudgments.
Won't believe your truth is a lie
Rejecting the notion that the speaker's truth is deceitful.
Determination: a creed to live by
Affirming a commitment to a particular set of beliefs or principles (determination).
Against the grain I try
Expressing a rebellious attitude, going against societal norms or expectations.
Again I believe the lies
Repeating a pattern of believing in falsehoods despite previous experiences.
I won't cave to condecending ways
Refusing to yield to patronizing or disrespectful behavior.
The sands of time is more than I can take
Feeling overwhelmed by the passage of time and its burdens.
The war I wage within myself
Describing an internal conflict or struggle.
I must find a way
Expressing the need to find a solution or path forward.
To take control
Emphasizing the desire to regain control over one's life.
Vow to never fall again
Making a vow or commitment to avoid falling into a negative situation again.
But I'm holding, holding on to pain
Acknowledging a persistent hold on pain despite efforts to break free.
Although I know its all mundane
Recognizing the monotony or dullness of life.
The creeper I must sow, protecting
Referring to the need to cultivate positive qualities while safeguarding oneself.
Won't crawl on all fours for you
Reiterating the refusal to compromise personal integrity for others.
I admit I've made some mistakes
Acknowledging personal errors or misjudgments (repeated from line 6).
Won't believe your turth is a lie
Rejecting the notion that the speaker's truth is deceitful (repeated from line 7).
Determination: a creed to live by
Affirming a commitment to a particular set of beliefs or principles (repeated from line 8).
Against the grain I try
Expressing a persistent effort to go against the norm or societal expectations (repeated from line 9).
Again I believe the lies
Repeating a pattern of believing in falsehoods despite previous experiences (repeated from line 10).
Can't stand it for another day
Conveying an inability to endure the current situation any longer.
I know its an illusion
Acknowledging the illusory nature of something, possibly referring to the speaker's experiences.
Against the grain
Reiterating a persistent effort to go against the norm or societal expectations (repeated from line 9).
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