Death to the Encore
Embracing Beauty in the Shadows: Death to the Encore Unveiled
Lyrics
I'm being fooled by the disconnect
I feel deceived by a lack of connection.
I hear lies in the white noise
I perceive falsehoods in the background noise.
I see shapes in the darkness
I observe shapes in the darkness.
That look like burning beds
These shapes resemble burning beds.
But I know that you're wonderful
Despite the deception, I recognize your wonderful nature.
And all these souls here are beautiful
I acknowledge the beauty in all the souls around.
And that's what demands my focus
This beauty commands my attention.
So my focus I shall give
I commit my focus to this beauty.
It's high-time to leave
It's time to move on from those who left a mark with clear motives.
The ones behind
Leave behind those who made their mark.
That made their mark
They made an impact when they revealed their intentions.
When they made
Referring to the actions and decisions of the individuals.
Their motives clear
Clarifying their motives.
Some people
Some individuals are willing to do anything to reach their perceived destination.
Will do anything
Describing the determination of certain people.
To get to where they
They believe they belong somewhere.
Think they belong
Highlighting the strong desire to fit in.
I don't care much
Expressing indifference towards those who control access.
For the gatekeepers
Suggesting leaving them to face consequences in urban environments.
Leave them to die in those cities
Choosing to stay near a comforting fire.
I'll stay close to this small fire
A metaphor for a source of happiness and warmth.
That keeps me happy and warm
Closing an emotional void in the chest.
It closes up that hole in my chest
Describing a perfect space for peaceful sleep.
The one that's perfect
Referring to a spot that keeps unpleasant memories at bay.
For snoring through
Symbolizing a distance from a troubled past.
It keeps the past at a distance
Limping and covered in blood
Mentioning the impact of insincere gestures like high fives and forced smiles.
What do all those high fives
Questioning the true significance of these gestures.
And half-baked smiles
Expressing skepticism about the sincerity of interactions.
Really translate to?
Speculating on the vague understanding of the situation.
(Well, I think I have a far
From rough idea and so do you)
Recognizing a significant gap in understanding.
All that faux sincerity only
Stating that false sincerity only obstructs genuine light.
Ever stops the light
Referring to insincere actions blocking authentic truths.
From shining through
Emphasizing the hindrance to true clarity.
I hear your name
Hearing a familiar name.
I see your face
Seeing a known face.
You're so much more
Acknowledging that the person is more than a commodity.
Than advertising space
Rejecting the reduction of an individual to advertising space.
We don't need
Asserting the lack of necessity for action.
To do anything
Believing in a natural inclination towards where one truly belongs.
We'll gravitate towards
Expecting a gravitational pull toward the rightful place.
Where we belong
Expressing the belief in finding one's true belonging.
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