Lyrics
I write these numbers down
I jot down these numerical figures.
From the code left on a string
Referencing a sequence of code left behind, perhaps symbolic.
Ones, zeros, ones, and threes
Mentioning a pattern of ones, zeros, and threes.
That could never be code for anything
Implying that this sequence might not hold a clear meaning.
Well, I never claimed to be binarily sound
Admitting a lack of proficiency in binary understanding.
But I could never claim a thing
Stating an inability to confidently assert anything.
And wisdom is dead, it's a thing of the past
Declaring wisdom as obsolete, tied to aging.
That dies with every silver strand
Insinuating the death of wisdom with aging (silver strands).
We tell ourselves we're not to blame
Denying responsibility for faults.
I believe it all the same
Despite denial, acknowledging fault subconsciously.
But my fingers, they just keep pointing
Pointing out flaws but attributing them externally.
Out all the flaws in this machine
Acknowledging personal flaws within the system.
It's me
Realizing personal responsibility for the flaws.
I write myself out
Expressing an act of self-exclusion or removal.
I write myself out
Repeating the act of writing oneself out.
I write myself out
Continuing the act of self-removal.
So you'll know
Doing this to ensure others understand.
We have no control
Claiming a lack of control over circumstances.
Before it ends, we'll never know
Expressing uncertainty before a conclusion.
I wear these strikes on my arms
Carrying visible marks that signify burden.
They weigh down my sleeves
Describing the weightiness of these marks.
Oh, I'll wear them till they break or die
Committing to bear these marks until they give way.
We tell ourselves we're not to blame
Reiterating denial of responsibility for faults.
I believe it all the same
Despite denial, accepting fault unconsciously.
But my fingers, they just keep pointing
Pointing out faults externally but tied to oneself.
Out all the flaws in this machine
Admitting personal flaws within the system.
It's me
Realizing personal responsibility for the flaws.
I write myself out
Expressing an act of self-exclusion or removal.
I write myself out
Repeating the act of writing oneself out.
I write myself out
Continuing the act of self-removal.
So you'll know
Ensuring others understand by this act.
Oh, so you'll know
Emphasizing the desire for understanding.
I apologize with bread and wine
Seeking forgiveness symbolically (bread and wine).
On Sunday morning in the summertime
Specifically referring to a time and gesture of apology.
But I just drop by to leave my money
Leaving a form of compensation due to wrongful intentions.
Because my intentions were wrong, once again
Admitting wrongful intentions yet again.
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