Strawmen to Each Other
Unraveling Masks: The Hidden Meaning of 'Strawmen to Each Other'
Lyrics
When you look at me
Expressing a question about how the speaker is perceived when observed.
Do you see
Asking if the observer can discern the potential and abundance within the speaker.
A well overflowing with possibility
Describing the speaker as a source overflowing with possibilities.
No
Denying the affirmative response to the previous question.
Instead you construct
Accusing the observer of creating barriers or obstacles.
Someone to obstruct
Implying the construction of an entity to impede or obstruct.
A being to build up
Suggesting the creation of a being to uplift or build up.
And then to get fucked
Indicating that after building up, the created being is mistreated or harmed.
A wise man said
Quoting a wise man who asserted that individuals are unfamiliar with their own selves.
While he fiddled for bread
Describing the wise man engaged in a trivial activity while making a profound statement.
That we're strangers to ourselves
Reiterating the idea that people are strangers to themselves.
But I think he missed one
Expressing a disagreement with the wise man's statement, suggesting a missed aspect.
We're strangers to ourselves
Repeating the assertion that individuals are strangers to themselves.
And straw men to each other
Introducing the concept that people are also like straw men to each other, implying superficial understanding.
While I lie here awake
Describing a state of wakefulness with physical discomfort after a challenging day.
My muscles burning and ache
Highlighting physical exhaustion and pain endured to achieve success.
Another day hard won
Stating the difficulty of the day's accomplishments, contrasting with a perception of the speaker as fake.
But you think I'm a fake
Addressing the observer's belief that the speaker is not genuine.
I'm trying hard to subscribe
Expressing an effort to conform or align with others.
But you got caught in a vibe
Indicating that the attempt to conform is hindered by external influences.
I ask to give me a chance
Requesting an opportunity to prove oneself, seeking acceptance.
But I'm not part of your tribe
Realizing a lack of belonging to the group or tribe of the observer.
A wise man said
Reiterating the wise man's statement about self-strangeness.
While he fiddled for bread
Describing the wise man engaged in a mundane activity while making a profound statement.
That we're strangers to ourselves
Affirming the idea that people are strangers to themselves.
But I think he missed one
Reiterating the speaker's belief that the wise man missed an aspect of the self-strangeness.
We're strangers to ourselves
Repeating the assertion that individuals are strangers to themselves.
And straw men to each other
Repeating the concept that people are also like straw men to each other.
No matter how hard we try
Stating the difficulty in establishing mutual understanding or agreement.
We can't see eye to eye
Expressing the impossibility of aligning perspectives or viewpoints.
You know, it's not your fault
Acknowledging that differences exist without assigning blame.
But I can't say it's mine
Emphasizing personal accountability while recognizing the complexity of the situation.
A wise man said
Reiterating the wise man's statement about self-strangeness.
While he fiddled for bread
Describing the wise man engaged in a trivial activity while making a profound statement.
That we're strangers to ourselves
Affirming the idea that people are strangers to themselves.
But I think he missed one
Reiterating the speaker's belief that the wise man missed an aspect of the self-strangeness.
We're strangers to ourselves
Repeating the assertion that individuals are strangers to themselves.
And straw men to each other
Repeating the concept that people are also like straw men to each other.
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