Crowded Room
Unveiling Hidden Reflections: The Academy Is... 'Crowded Room' Meaning
Lyrics
Excuse me, yeah I'm talking to you
Addressing someone and seeking their attention.
Look in the mirror, could you tell me
Encouraging self-reflection by looking in the mirror.
What you see?
Asking about what the person sees in themselves.
Hard hearts are crashing in a crowded room
Describing a tense situation with unfeeling individuals in a crowded room.
You never felt so good, you never felt so free
Expressing an unusual sense of liberation and happiness in the midst of chaos.
Save you from yourself
Encouraging self-preservation before dealing with others.
Before you start to deal with everyone else
Advising to address personal issues before helping others.
You should have kept it to yourself
Suggesting regret for not keeping personal matters private.
Now we're looking to fight, this isn't alright
Indicating a confrontational situation that is not acceptable.
Alright, you better hold your scripted tongue
Warning against speaking hurtful words.
If you ever plan to use those words again
Emphasizing the seriousness of using certain words.
The future doesn't make much sense
Expressing confusion about the future.
With you at the helm with your friends
Criticizing someone in a position of authority with their friends.
This is where that ends
Declaring the end of a certain situation.
You've got a problem here
Pointing out a problem that needs addressing.
The tide is turning you inside out
Describing a change happening within the person.
This won't take long your reign is done
Asserting the end of someone's control or influence.
We are the innocent ones
Identifying as innocent parties in the situation.
You can't take back the damage done
Stating that the consequences cannot be undone.
This is the last time you will shine
Declaring an end to someone's prominence.
Spare us your excuse
Rejecting excuses for harmful actions.
'Cuz this exercise of self-abuse
Referring to harmful self-destructive behavior.
Will swallow everything that you hold dear
Warning of the destructive nature of self-abuse.
The further you are, the closer we get
Highlighting the ironic closeness as distance increases.
The more you need to hold your scripted tongue
Reiterating the need to refrain from hurtful words.
If you ever plan to use those words again
Warning against using certain words again.
The hallways are filled with silence
Describing a silent and indifferent environment.
And gawking stares that don't care
Emphasizing the lack of concern in the surroundings.
This is where that ends
Repeating the declaration of the end of a situation.
This is the last time you will shine
Reiterating the end of someone's prominence.
The last time you will shine
Affirming the finality of the end.
Shine
Reiterating the idea of shining, possibly sarcastically.
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