Capitulate

Embracing Exclusion: Monta's Powerful Reflection on Privilege and Perspective
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Lyrics

I don’t see any further reason for running down that hill

The speaker sees no reason to continue struggling or facing difficulties.

The bricks are laid like obstacles, restocked and ready to fill

There are obstacles in the way, symbolized by "bricks," that are being replenished and are ready to obstruct progress.

I give up my ambition to give up everything I want

The speaker relinquishes their desire to give up their aspirations and desires.

’Cause exclusion is a weapon which hits harder than expected

The act of excluding someone or being excluded is emotionally impactful, hitting harder than anticipated.

I offer my perspectives

The speaker presents their viewpoints or perspectives despite the challenges.


I wish to pull back and stay at home forever

The desire to retreat and remain at home indefinitely is expressed.

No centre, no more eyes who look from aside

There's a wish to escape scrutiny or judgment from others, possibly feeling out of place.

I don’t belong on this stage, I don’t belong to them

The speaker feels disconnected from the stage or the expectations of society.

Exclusion is a privilege, I’m happy to be privileged, yes I am

Viewing exclusion as a privilege, the speaker acknowledges contentment in being privileged in this manner.


So don’t turn around

Advice against revisiting past issues or memories.

To keep these secrets beneath the ground

Keeping hidden truths concealed beneath the surface.

Don’t turn around

Admonition against looking back at buried secrets.

Just step on them, dig a hole and throw them down

Suggests burying and disregarding these secrets by metaphorically stepping on them, digging a hole, and discarding them.


I don’t see any reason for running down that hill

Reiteration of the lack of reason to confront or deal with challenges.

The bricks are laid like obstacles, restocked and ready to fill

Restatement of obstacles in the way that are constantly being replenished.

I give up my ambition to give up everything I want

Reaffirmation of the speaker's decision to forego abandoning their aspirations.

’Cause exclusion is a weapon which hits harder than expected

Emphasizes the unexpected emotional impact of exclusion as a weapon.

I offer my perspectives

Reiteration of presenting one's viewpoints despite adversity.


So don’t turn around

Reiterates advice against revisiting past issues or concealed truths.

To keep these secrets beneath the ground

Encouragement to keep buried secrets hidden.

Don’t turn around

Advises against looking back at buried secrets, suggesting their disposal.

Just step on them, dig a hole and throw them down

Reaffirms burying and discarding concealed truths by metaphorically stepping on them, digging a hole, and throwing them away.

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