Lyrics
Do you really need to ask how we got here?
Questioning the need to inquire about the journey leading to the current situation.
Have you been sleeping for consecutive years?
Suggesting a long period of unawareness or neglect, possibly due to prolonged sleep.
All it takes is some retracing of footsteps to see the
Highlighting the simplicity of retracing steps to understand the past.
Path to a moment of
Introduction to the concept of a journey or path leading to a significant moment.
Weakness
Describing the moment as one of weakness, indicating vulnerability or a critical point.
It's no surprise how we got stuck in the quicksand.
Expressing the lack of surprise at finding oneself stuck in a difficult situation.
We all had maps before we set them on fire.
Imagery of having maps (plans) before, but intentionally destroying them (setting on fire).
There's no need to reverse engineer to see a
Suggesting that hindsight is not necessary to understand the situation; it's evident without reverse engineering.
Path to a moment
Continuation of the journey concept, leading to a moment, this time associated with grievance.
Of grievance
Describing the identified moment as one marked by feelings of grievance or resentment.
I know it's hard for you to fathom the difference
Acknowledging the difficulty in comprehending the difference between past rational thinking and the current state.
Between the thinking people we used to be
Highlighting a contrast between the individuals we used to be and the current selves.
And whatever we became as we built a
Indicating a transformation or change in identity as the individuals built something in the process.
Path to a moment
Reiteration of the journey concept, leading to a moment, this time associated with idiocy.
Of idiocy
Describing the identified moment as one marked by foolishness or stupidity.
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