Lyrics
Never used to be so tired
Expressing a change in the speaker's energy or vitality levels compared to the past.
Never used to be so anxious
Conveying an increased sense of unease or nervousness that wasn't present before.
Never said "used to be" so much
Highlighting the frequency of the phrase "used to be," suggesting a reflection on the past.
If this is love then I
Casting doubt on the authenticity of the speaker's understanding of love, indicating a previous misunderstanding.
Have been so sorely mistaken
Admitting a profound mistake or misjudgment in recognizing what love truly is.
If this is peace then I
Questioning the genuineness of the speaker's experience of peace, hinting at a false perception.
Have been so falsely awakened
Expressing a realization that the speaker's sense of peace was not authentic but rather deceptive.
Please don't tell me what love is
Rejecting the idea of being told what love is, inviting a joint exploration of its true meaning.
Let's look together
Encouraging a collaborative effort to discover the genuine nature of love.
And find out what love is not
Suggesting that understanding what love is not might be a more feasible approach.
I've been to every book
Indicating an exhaustive search for wisdom and knowledge through books.
I've been to every seer
Implies consulting with various sources or authorities to find the ultimate truth.
In order to find the truth
Expressing the pursuit of truth, though with skepticism about its tangible existence.
As if it lives somewhere
Suggesting a belief that truth might be elusive, residing in an unknown or uncertain place.
I want to uproot my violence
Desiring to eliminate one's violent tendencies or behaviors.
I want to live like a saint
Expressing a wish to lead a morally upright and virtuous life, akin to a saint.
I want to give up everything
Expressing a willingness to relinquish material possessions or attachments.
Just like the businessman wants to gain
Drawing a parallel between the speaker's desire for change and a businessman's pursuit of gain.
Just like the businessman wants to gain
Repeating the analogy, possibly emphasizing the intensity or urgency of the desire for change.
Please don't tell me what peace is
Rejecting being told what peace is, inviting a joint exploration similar to the approach with love.
Let's look together
Encouraging a collaborative effort to discern the authentic nature of peace.
And find out what love is not
Suggesting that understanding what love is not might be essential in discovering its true essence.
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