Lyrics
They keep tell
Expressing the repetition of being told something.
They keep telling me
Reinforcing the idea of continuous advice or instructions.
Telling me that I should listen carefully man
Acknowledging advice to listen carefully.
All you need is
Suggesting that success requires only one significant hit.
one big hit so
Emphasizing the focus on writing popular music.
Focus everyday on writing pop music but
Expressing frustration and weariness.
I'm so sick
Reiterating the weariness and dissatisfaction.
I'm so sick of it
Describing a monotonous routine.
Wake up every morning do the same old shit yeah
Expressing a desire for independence and uniqueness.
I want it my own way
Asserting the desire for personal autonomy.
So by covering up my ears I let it deafen me now
Choosing to ignore external opinions and criticism.
All I can hear them say
Highlighting the predominant message he hears.
Is
Introducing a moment of silence.
Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
Emphasizing the pervasive silence in response to criticism.
All I can hear is
-Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
-People talking about who they are
Listing common topics of conversation.
What they do
-Who they talk to
-Who they gonna call
-But I don't wanna listen
Expressing a refusal to listen.
I don't wanna listen no more
Reaffirming the rejection of listening.
I guess I don't wanna be a part of conversation
Expressing a desire to avoid participation in discussions.
Guess I don't wanna be a part of anything that feels so plastic
Rejecting involvement in things that feel superficial or insincere.
Passive
Describing the undesirable qualities of the conversation.
Nasty
-No
Indicating a refusal or rejection.
I'll cover my ears up so
Choosing to block out external voices.
All I can hear them say
Reiterating the prevailing message he hears despite blocking.
Is
Emphasizing the persistence of silence in response.
Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
-All I can hear is
-Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
Expressing the fading impact of spoken words.
Every word you say
-Seems to fade away
-Think I'm listening
Reflecting on the act of seeming to listen while staying quiet.
But it is quiet, quiet, quiet
Reiterating the prevalence of silence despite appearances.
Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
-All I can hear is
Concluding with a repetition of the prevailing silence.
Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence Silence
-All I can hear is
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