Lyrics
I was an adolescent, Call of Duty, playing Tekken
Reflecting on adolescence, playing video games like Call of Duty and Tekken.
Traded games for headphones, it was almost destined
Transitioning from video games to a focus on music (headphones) as if it was destined.
Try to fit in high school, change the way I present
Struggling to conform in high school and attempting to change personal presentation.
Myself, my clothes, my mindset, my energy was threatened
Feeling threatened in various aspects of life—clothing, mindset, and energy.
In class, I was excelling
Performing well academically in contrast to emotional struggles.
At lunch, I fight depression
Battling depression during lunchtime.
Felt like I had repellent, question why I get rejected
Experiencing a sense of rejection and questioning the reasons behind it.
But every time I lose a fuck to give, I get accepted
Acceptance comes when indifference to others' opinions is achieved.
I guess that I didn't get the message it's uncool to second
Not conforming to societal norms, rejecting the idea of being uncool or second-guessing oneself.
Guess yourself, be confident on your own quest and
Encouraging self-confidence and self-validation rather than seeking external approval.
Don't look to external sources to be your fuel and weapons
Advising against relying on external sources for motivation and strength.
From a caterpillar to a butterfly
Metaphorically transforming from a vulnerable state to a confident, evolved self.
From a caterpillar to a butterfly
Reiterating the transformative journey from vulnerability to strength.
From crawling on the floor to watching all your loved ones die
From a difficult past (crawling on the floor) to witnessing the pain of losing loved ones.
From looking to the ground to keeping your head to the sky
Shifting focus from despair (looking to the ground) to a positive outlook (head held high).
I hope you feel more comfortable
Expressing a wish for the listener to feel at ease and comfortable.
Where did that sparkle inside my eye, that fire in my supply
Questioning the disappearance of passion, sparkle, and fire from within.
That treaty in my Versailles go? Time flies
Reflecting on the passage of time and the loss of inspiration.
I used to have an idol
Formerly having an idol but acknowledging the need to define one's own future.
Everyone, everything is trying to decide your future
Highlighting the pressure of external influences in shaping one's future.
Gotta define your destiny
Emphasizing the importance of defining and creating one's destiny.
When you're doing it different, they gon' judge you heavily
Expecting judgment when doing things differently and facing jealousy.
Sometimes they just don't get it, sometimes it is jealousy
Recognizing that not everyone understands uniqueness, attributing judgment to jealousy.
But focus on your goal, your concern is your legacy
Focusing on personal goals and legacy despite external opinions.
'Cause when it's said and done, you're the one who gon' rest in peace
Highlighting individual responsibility for one's eventual peace after death.
The answers and the strength that I needed were always in my possession
Realization that the needed strength and answers were always within oneself.
My dreams and aspirations the reason for my progression
Linking dreams and aspirations to personal progression.
The hours started to show, creating is my obsession
Expressing an obsessive dedication to creative pursuits.
Losing all my connections to people I gave affection
Experiencing a loss of connections due to dedication to personal goals.
My independence is threatened, I have to be a success
Feeling a threat to independence and the need for success.
I have to reach for perfection, that's that voice in your head
The inner voice pushing for perfection and success.
Don't let it pressure you
Encouraging resistance to pressure and being true to oneself.
Just be who you are til' you're dead
Emphasizing authenticity until the end of one's life.
From a caterpillar to a butterfly
Repeating the metamorphic journey from vulnerability to strength.
From a caterpillar to a butterfly
Reiterating the transformative journey and growth.
From crawling on the floor to watching all your loved ones die
Revisiting past struggles and the pain of losing loved ones.
From looking to the ground to keeping your head to the sky
Continuing the theme of shifting focus from despair to a positive outlook.
From crawling on the floor to watching all your loved ones die
Recalling past struggles and the pain of losing loved ones.
From looking to the ground to keeping your head to the sky
Reiterating the shift from looking down to looking up with hope.
I hope you feel more comfortable
Expressing a desire for the listener to feel at ease and comfortable.
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