Shallow
Rising Above Deceit: Unmasking the True Worth of Time
Lyrics
Do you believe all that you see?
Questioning if the listener trusts everything they see.
Cuz if you believe all that you read
Suggesting skepticism about believing everything one reads.
That just shows me who’s worth my time
Indicates that believing without discernment reveals who deserves attention and time.
Pain
Refers to emotional distress or suffering.
Words and lies cut like knives they feel the
Emphasizes that hurtful words and falsehoods can be as painful as physical wounds.
Same
Suggests the equivalence of emotional pain to physical pain.
Spend your lives making me some kind of fiend Won’t let it bring me down
People spending their lives trying to portray the singer negatively won't dampen their spirit.
In fact it just fuels my flame
Instead of bringing the singer down, negative actions from others fuel their determination.
I can’t let it get to me
Expresses the singer's resolve not to be affected by negativity.
No pain I can’t overcome
Confidence in overcoming any form of pain.
I can’t let it get to me oh
Reiteration of the determination not to let negativity affect the singer.
I can’t let it get to me oh
Repetition emphasizing the resolve to avoid being affected by negativity.
Do you believe all that you see?
Similar to line 1, asking about the listener's belief in what they see.
Well to wrongs don’t make a right and
States that responding to wrongdoing with more wrongdoing doesn't rectify the situation.
No one forgets when you help spread lies
Emphasizes that helping to spread lies is memorable and has consequences.
So say what you want and join the swine
Suggests disregarding others' negative opinions and joining those who propagate negativity.
Join the swine
Reiteration, urging to align with negativity.
Cuz if you believe all that you read
Reflects skepticism about believing everything one reads, echoing line 2.
That just shows me who’s worth my time
Reiterates that unquestioningly believing reveals who is valuable.
You’re not worth my time
Rejects the idea that the subject of the negative opinions is worth the singer's time.
Gain
Refers to acquiring a different perspective without blaming others.
Some perspective don’t point fingers
Expresses the feeling of embarrassment or guilt.
Shame
Metaphorically suggests that a small part doesn't provide the full picture.
A puzzle piece doesn’t paint a picture now
Similar to line 7, refusing to be brought down by others' negativity.
Won’t let you bring me down
Instead of negatively impacting the singer, criticism only adds to their fame and recognition.
In fact you just fuel my fame
Confident response to challenges, promising to return stronger after facing adversity.
Go ahead and try harder
Declaring determination not to be affected by negativity.
I’ll just come back ten times stronger
Firmly stating that negativity won't have an impact on the singer's resilience.
I wont let it get to me oh
Reiteration of refusing to be influenced by negativity.
I won’t let it get to me oh no
Strong assertion not to allow negativity to affect the singer.
Do you believe all that you see?
Similar to lines 1 and 13, questioning the belief in what one sees.
Well to wrongs don’t make a right and
Reiterates that responding to wrongdoing with more wrongdoing doesn't correct it.
No one forgets when you help spread lies
Emphasizes the consequences of participating in spreading falsehoods.
So say what you want and join the swine
Encouraging disregard for negative opinions and alignment with those spreading negativity.
Join the swine
Reiteration, urging to join the negativity.
Cuz if you believe all that you read
Echoes skepticism about unquestioningly believing everything one reads.
That just shows me who’s worth my time
Restates that unquestioningly believing reveals who is valuable.
You’re not worth my time
Rejects the idea that the subject of the negative opinions is worth the singer's time.
That just shows me who’s worth my time
Reiteration, emphasizing the rejection of spending time on those who are not valuable.
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