Crawl
Unveiling the Illusions: Embracing Humanity in 'Crawl'
Lyrics
Just cause you wear a crown doesn't make you a king
Wearing a crown doesn't inherently make someone a king; status symbols alone don't define true leadership.
Take a look around there's no kingdom here to see
Observing the surroundings reveals the absence of a kingdom, challenging the notion of authority or superiority.
You are just a man no more or less than me
Emphasizing equality by asserting that an individual, regardless of position, is just a human being.
Until you understand, that's all that you'll be
True understanding is crucial for personal growth; failure to grasp this limits one's potential.
You think you know it all
Claiming knowledge without humility; an arrogant attitude.
You're building up your walls
Constructing barriers or defenses, possibly to shield oneself from criticism or opposing viewpoints.
What happens when they fall
Warning about the consequences when these defenses inevitably crumble or fail.
And you have to crawl again
An acknowledgment that setbacks or challenges may force even those in power to humble themselves and start anew.
I don't believe in time, so i've got nowhere to be
Rejecting the conventional concept of time and the pressure it imposes; a declaration of freedom from societal expectations.
I don't believe your lies, i won't listen to your speech
Refusing to believe deceitful statements and opting not to be swayed by persuasive speeches.
They say i've lost my mind, i say that i'm free
Rejecting the accusation of insanity, asserting personal freedom as an alternative perspective.
Maybe we're both wrong, let's just wait and see
Suggesting uncertainty by acknowledging the possibility of both parties being wrong and advocating a patient approach.
You think you know it all
Reiteration of the theme of false confidence and arrogance.
You're building up your walls
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the construction of psychological barriers.
Yhat happens when they fall
Typo in the lyrics ("Yhat" should be "What"); questioning the aftermath when these defenses inevitably crumble.
And you have to crawl again
Re-emphasizing the inevitability of facing challenges and the need to humble oneself when obstacles arise.
You think you know so god damn much
Critiquing arrogance and excessive confidence, challenging the assumption of knowing everything.
Don't let it go to waste
Encouraging the wise use of knowledge and not letting it go to waste.
You want everything you touch
Highlighting the desire for success in every endeavor, with a cautionary note about potential consequences.
Until it blows up in your face
Expressing the idea that unchecked ambition may lead to failure and unforeseen consequences.
You think you know so god damn much
Reiteration of the warning against arrogance and the importance of using knowledge wisely.
Don't let it go to waste
Re-emphasizing the caution not to waste acquired knowledge.
You want everything you touch
Expressing the desire for success but acknowledging the potential for failure when ambitions go awry.
Until it blows up in your face
Highlighting the volatile nature of unchecked desires and the risk of facing adverse consequences.
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