My Own World
Embracing Individual Perception: "My Own World" by Screeching Weasel
Lyrics
I know the sun I'm looking at
The singer acknowledges their perception of the sun.
Is the same sun seen by the world
The singer understands that everyone in the world sees the same sun.
And that's a fact
Asserts the previous statement as an undeniable truth.
But no one sees it quite the same
Despite the shared sun, individuals perceive it differently.
And some don't see the sun at all and that's a shame
Some people are unable to perceive or appreciate the sun, which the singer views as unfortunate.
I know the lies I'm looking at
The singer acknowledges the existence of lies in the world.
Are the same lies accepted by the world as fact
These lies are widely accepted as truth by society.
But I don't see things quite that way
The singer disagrees with this common perspective and has a different view.
And I refuse to hide here from another day
The singer refuses to remain passive and chooses not to hide from reality.
Don't try throwing things at me I'm
The singer advises against attempting to harm them.
I'm contradicting myself by letting know
The singer acknowledges self-contradiction while revealing information.
You try to tell me that I
The listener is attempting to dictate the singer's knowledge or actions.
Don't know what I'm doing right
The listener questions the singer's competence or awareness.
When they say jump
When commanded to act, the singer complies without resistance.
You ask how high
Illustrates a scenario where compliance is immediate and unquestioning.
I know the sun I'm looking at
Reiterates the singer's perception of the sun.
Is the same sun seen by the world
Reaffirms that everyone perceives the same sun.
And that's a fact
Restates the previous statement as a fact.
But no one sees it quite the same
Despite the shared sun, each person's perception varies.
And some don't see the sun at all and that's a shame
Expresses regret that some individuals cannot perceive the sun.
And that's a shame [x2]
Repeats the sentiment of regret for those who cannot see the sun.
And that's a shame
Reiterates the previous expression of regret.
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