Lyrics
A fly on the window attracted to the light
A metaphorical representation of being drawn towards something attractive but potentially harmful, like a fly to light.
His senses are imperfect
Highlighting human imperfection and the consequences that may follow.
So they lead him to his plight
Imperfect senses lead the individual towards a challenging situation or difficulty.
His life is now a struggle
Describing the current state of the individual's life as a struggle.
But his freedom can begin
Despite the struggle, there's potential for freedom and a new beginning.
If he flies into the dark
Suggesting a path to freedom involves going into the unknown or facing challenges.
And finds the door that he flew in
Finding a way out by retracing steps or revisiting the origin.
Things we knew for sure
Expressing uncertainty about previously known truths.
Sometimes they're not the cure
The certainty of the past may not always provide a solution.
We've got to rearrange our thinking
Advocating for a change in perspective to overcome challenges.
Or we're just like flies on glass
Comparing a stagnant mindset to flies stuck on glass.
Rearrange our thinking
Emphasizing the need to rethink and adapt for survival.
Or we're never gonna last
Highlighting the consequence of not adapting and the risk of failure.
Up is down, wrong is right
Challenging conventional notions by stating opposites.
When everything is backwards surely
Suggesting that unconventional thinking may lead to positive outcomes.
Everything will always turn out right
Optimism about the resolution of challenges through a different perspective.
Revealed in reflection
Emphasizing that insights and solutions become clear in reflection.
Night is day, day is night
Continuation of the theme of opposites, highlighting the unexpected.
When everything is backwards
Reiterating the potential for positive outcomes in unexpected situations.
Everything will turn out right
Positive resolution and success despite initial confusion.
She's had a lot of lovers
Introducing a character with romantic aspirations.
'Cause her dream is to be wed
Describing the character's dream of marriage.
Tries to lead them to the alter
Attempts to guide others towards commitment, but faces resistance.
But they won't go past her bed
Struggles to progress in relationships, encountering obstacles.
And he's a party goer
Introduction of a social character with a vibrant lifestyle.
Reputation is well known
Acknowledgment of the character's reputation and a confession of loneliness.
He's really quite a scenester
Describing the character as a socialite but revealing an internal struggle.
But admits he feels alone
Admitting to a sense of isolation despite outward appearances.
Sometimes I feel as if I'm bound
Expressing a feeling of constraint and frustration in life.
And life just gives me the run-around
Frustration with the challenges and uncertainties life presents.
So why waste your time?
Suggesting the importance of making meaningful choices given life's uncertainties.
Put your feet on the ground
Encouragement to stay grounded and practical in navigating life.
This world works in opposites that I've found
Observation of the world's tendency to operate in opposites.
Things we knew for sure
Reiterating the uncertainty of previously held truths.
Sometimes we need to correct them
Acknowledging the need for corrections in our understanding.
Things we knew for sure
Highlighting the importance of reassessing and rejecting outdated beliefs.
Sometimes we need to reject them
Emphasizing the dynamic nature of knowledge and the necessity of rejecting outdated beliefs for personal growth.
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