Everything's The Same
Unveiling Life's Illusions: Everything's The Same by Steven Page
Lyrics
Easy to stumble; harder to fall
Emphasizes the ease of making mistakes compared to the difficulty of experiencing a significant downfall.
Easy to bow to the flag on the wall
Reflects on the ease of showing allegiance to national symbols but implies a lack of true commitment.
I pledge my allegiance to nothing at all
Rejects pledging loyalty to any specific cause or entity.
And on the news they said the world has changed
Refers to a reported global transformation, potentially a significant event in the world.
But you and I are staying home again
Despite the reported changes, the narrator and someone else choose to stay home, avoiding external uncertainties.
And even though we're scared
Acknowledges fear but suggests that despite it, things remain unchanged.
Everything's the same
Reiterates the idea that, despite fear, everything remains the same.
Everything's the same
Repetition for emphasis on the lack of change despite external circumstances.
You wanted marriage; you wanted fame
Lists desires for marriage and fame, possibly societal expectations or personal aspirations.
You wanted a hyphen after your name
Expresses a desire for recognition, as symbolized by having a hyphenated last name.
They put it in neon but nobody came
Describes unfulfilled aspirations, with the mention of neon and an empty audience.
And on the news they said the world has changed
Repeats the idea of a world change, questioning its impact on the narrator's and someone else's decision to stay home.
But you and I are staying home again
Reiteration of choosing to stay home despite reported global changes.
And even though we're scared
Despite fear, there is a sense of consistency and sameness in the narrator's life.
Everything's the same
Reiterates that, despite fear, everything remains unchanged.
I know you were in the air
Acknowledges the physical separation between the narrator and someone else, possibly due to travel.
While I was below Fourteenth street with moondust in my hair
Describes a specific location (Fourteenth street) and adds a touch of nostalgia with "moondust in my hair."
Do you know how it's going to end?
Ponders the uncertainty of the future and how it will unfold.
Underneath the table with your friend
Suggests a secretive or ambiguous situation under the table with a friend.
And on the news they said the world has changed
Repeats the idea of a world change and questions its impact on the narrator's decision to stay home.
But you and I are staying home again
Reiterates the choice to stay home despite global changes.
And even though we're scared
Despite fear, there is a consistent theme of everything remaining the same.
Everything's the same
Reiterates that, despite fear, everything remains unchanged.
Everything's the same
Reinforces the notion that, in the face of fear and global changes, the narrator's personal life remains unchanged.
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