Lyrics
Everyone really knows you
Commentary on the public's awareness of someone's true self.
Secrets show to the real you
Suggesting that secrets reveal the authentic nature of a person.
Impress us, still just hide
Expressing skepticism about someone's attempts to impress while concealing their true self.
So extreme is the fakeness
Highlighting the extreme level of artificiality or insincerity.
So being me is the worthiness
Asserting the value of being genuine and true to oneself.
Speak the words you deny
Encouraging honesty by urging someone to speak the truth they deny.
What you think I'm so ashamed?
Raising a question about the listener's assumptions or judgments.
Can't tell that you still know my name
Challenging the listener's recognition of the speaker's identity.
Things ain't never gonna change
Expressing a belief that things will remain unchanged.
No respect I feel the same
Declaring a lack of respect, suggesting indifference or disillusionment.
So what's on for the masses?
Pondering the agenda or interests of the masses.
Hanging close to the classes
Describing a proximity to a particular social class or group.
All the while you just fry
Observing that, despite appearances, someone is struggling or failing.
This new revolution
Referring to a new revolution or change in the status quo.
A classic bending observation
Characterizing the change as a noteworthy and fundamental observation.
Disrespect in your eyes
Pointing out a lack of respect reflected in someone's eyes.
What you think I'm so ashamed?
Reiterating the earlier question about assumed shame.
Can't tell that you still know my name
Emphasizing the challenge of recognizing the speaker's identity.
Things ain't never gonna change
Reaffirming the belief that things will not change.
No respect I feel the same
Restating a sense of indifference or disillusionment.
So its true, I can feel its worth
Acknowledging the perceived value or authenticity of a certain experience.
I said what do you live for?
Posing a question about the purpose or meaning of someone's life.
I was into it before
Recalling past involvement or interest in a particular experience.
I scream no respect
Angrily declaring a lack of respect.
I'm not going to take it anymore
Asserting a refusal to tolerate disrespect any longer.
What you think I'm so ashamed?
Repeating the question about assumed shame.
Can't tell that you still know my name
Reiterating the challenge of recognizing the speaker's identity.
Things ain't never gonna change
Reaffirming the belief that things will not change.
No respect I feel the same
Restating a sense of indifference or disillusionment.
No respect, No respect, No respect
Emphasizing the repeated theme of receiving no respect.
I get no respect
Concluding with a definitive statement of receiving no respect.
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