Lyrics
Should we even wonder why our hearts are torn
Questioning the reason behind the emotional pain in our hearts.
Why our image is based on this broken city
Reflecting on how our self-image is shaped by a damaged society.
Should we ask ourselves why our lungs breathe in sickness
Questioning why we inhale negativity and illness into our lives.
Innocence is seen as weakness
Pointing out that innocence is often perceived as a weakness.
Laughed at us naive
Highlighting that others ridicule us for being naive.
Chorus:
Chorus begins, addressing the impact of certain things on one's life.
And it's these things that hold you down
Expressing that these things weigh you down instead of providing security.
When they're supposed to keep you safe and sound
Contrasting the intended safety with the actual burden of these things.
And it's these things you claim to believe
Noting the contradiction between claiming belief and the actual impact.
Don't let them be the ones you forever tried to please
Advising against letting these things be the sole focus of one's efforts.
It's this scene that leaves you cold
Describing a scene that leaves one emotionally detached or indifferent.
but why choose anything else and lose your place in line
Suggesting that choosing anything else may result in losing one's position or status.
May I ask one thing, how do you think this will work out
Asking about the anticipated outcome of a situation or choice.
You are no more well-liked than those who have been betrayed
Asserting that being well-liked doesn't shield one from betrayal.
And it's these things that hold you down
Reiterating the negative impact of certain things on well-being.
When they're supposed to keep you safe and sound
Emphasizing the contrast between protection and the actual harm caused.
And it's these things you claim to believe
Repeating the contradiction between belief and the real impact.
Don't let them be the ones you forever tried to please
Reinforcing the advice not to make these things the lifelong pursuit.
Look at you now
Observing the current state or condition of an individual.
Look at you now
-And it's these things that hold you down
Restating the adverse effect of certain things on one's life.
When they're supposed to keep you safe and sound
Highlighting the disparity between intended protection and the reality.
And it's these things you claim to believe
Reiterating the contradiction between belief and the actual consequences.
Don't let them be the ones you forever tried to please
Repeating the caution against letting these things dominate one's efforts.
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