When we're discovering lies
Our pride will be in vain
Now, recirculate your thoughts
Make them new again
Well, do you know where to start
And do you see the end
You're swallowing books
This is just like the last
And you're wasting your time
In searching for your past
Well, do you know where to start
And do you see the end

And when we return
We are all ashamed
Because the promises of life
We'll never forget
And all that you say
Discloses what we are
We know our sheets will always
Maintain blank

When do you hide in your dreams
Do you look behind
Play around with the truth
Constructed in your mind
Well, do you know where to start
And do you see the end

And when we return
We are all ashamed
Because the promises of life
We'll never forget
And all that you say
Discloses what we are
We know our sheets will always
Maintain blank

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bel Canto's song Blank Sheets capture the idea of self-discovery and the futility of searching for answers through external sources. The first verse talks about how discovering lies and illusions that we have been living with only leads to misplaced pride. The second verse suggests that the search for answers should start internally, through the recirculation of one's own thoughts, rather than through books, which only offer false hope.

The chorus talks about the shame that comes with realizing that the promises of life are unfulfilled and that our own disclosures reveal our true selves. Finally, the lyrics end with the idea that one's own blank character, with no lies or illusions, is the only thing that stays constant.

Overall, this song encourages a deep introspection of one's own thoughts and dissects the meaning of self-discovery, disillusionment, and authenticity.

Line by Line Meaning

When we're discovering lies
As we uncover the truth, we realize our pride was misplaced

Our pride will be in vain
Our sense of haughtiness was based on lies, rendering it meaningless

Now, recirculate your thoughts
Take a fresh perspective and reformulate your ideas

Make them new again
Elevate your ideas to a higher level of understanding

Well, do you know where to start
Are you aware of the beginning of the journey to self-discovery?

And do you see the end
Do you have an idea of where you want to end up in life?

You're swallowing books
You're seeking knowledge through books and other means

This is just like the last
However, you're stuck in a cycle of searching without any real progress

And you're wasting your time
This is a fruitless effort that leads nowhere towards your personal growth

In searching for your past
You're looking for answers in past events and experiences

And when we return
When we reflect on our lives

We are all ashamed
We experience guilt and regret for our past mistakes

Because the promises of life
The expectations we had for our lives

We'll never forget
Are still engraved in our memory

And all that you say
What you say reflects who you are

Discloses what we are
Reveals our true nature

We know our sheets will always
We're aware that our lives will forever

Maintain blank
Be full of unanswered questions and unfilled desires

When do you hide in your dreams
When do you retreat into the world of dreams to escape reality?

Do you look behind
Do you reflect on your past experiences while in your dreamlike state?

Play around with the truth
Do you manipulate the facts in your mind to create a different reality?

Constructed in your mind
A reality that only exists in your imagination

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANNELI DRECKER, GEIR BJORNAR JENSSEN, NILS P. JOHANSEN

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