Complex Terms
The Human Abstract Lyrics
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And the consequence of walking quietly
We only know, what we've been told
Self's exposed and overloaded
These monuments built by thieves
Keep us contained
Polished they stand and guide us
I found a four leaf clover
Hidden within
Buried beneath my fears
And we fall, kneeling
Begging for scraps
Hands and arms stretched out
We reach for what we're given
So privileged
I'd imagine it could be the fall of man
We come from control
A paradigm that leads us through the valley
Into the mouths of wolves
We are being eaten alive
And we fall, kneeling
Begging for what?
The tailor's shop has closed
And we don't dress for miracles anymore
Oh, how we believe in
All the monuments built by thieves
The Human Abstract's "Complex Terms" is a song that explores the idea that society has not truly progressed despite the countless innovations and advancements made in technology and other fields. The lyrics suggest that individuals have become "overloaded" with information, leading to a tendency to conform to beliefs rather than seek out their own understanding. This conformity is reinforced through monuments built by "thieves," which serve to both contain and guide us.
The song's chorus, which repeats the line "And we fall, kneeling / Begging for scraps / Hands and arms stretched out / We reach for what we're given," suggests that people are willing to accept whatever is offered to them rather than seek out their own paths. The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, as the lyrics suggest that we are being "eaten alive" by a paradigm that leads us into the "mouths of wolves." The final verse sees the singer lamenting the loss of belief in miracles and the power of monuments built by those in power.
Overall, "Complex Terms" is a scathing critique of modern society, and a call to break free from the constructs that hold us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Careless, to try to think that we've progressed
It is reckless to assume that we have advanced as a society
And the consequence of walking quietly
Silently accepting the status quo has negative outcomes
We only know, what we've been told
Our knowledge is limited to what we are taught
Self's exposed and overloaded
We are overwhelmed by our own thoughts and feelings
These monuments built by thieves
Society’s structures and institutions were created by corrupt individuals
Keep us contained
These structures keep us confined and unable to break free
Polished they stand and guide us
These structures appear impressive and authoritative, shaping our beliefs and actions
I found a four leaf clover
I discovered something rare and fortunate
Hidden within
This fortunate thing was concealed
Buried beneath my fears
My anxieties and apprehensions concealed this fortunate thing
And we fall, kneeling
We are brought down to our knees by the challenges of existence
Begging for scraps
We ask only for the bare minimum to survive
Hands and arms stretched out
We reach out, desperate for help
We reach for what we're given
We only strive for what is provided, even if it is not enough
So privileged
We are fortunate, yet often take our blessings for granted
I'd imagine it could be the fall of man
This situation could be the downfall of humanity
We come from control
Our experiences have taught us to be compliant with societal norms
A paradigm that leads us through the valley
We are guided by a dominant, established worldview that shapes our experiences
Into the mouths of wolves
This mindset puts us in danger, exposing us to those who would harm us
We are being eaten alive
Our struggles are consuming us, threatening our wellbeing
Begging for what?
What we are asking for is unclear
The tailor's shop has closed
Opportunities for positive change are limited or nonexistent
And we don't dress for miracles anymore
We no longer have faith in exceptional or unexpected good fortune
Oh, how we believe in
We put our trust in
All the monuments built by thieves
Our faith is misplaced, as we believe in structures created by corrupt individuals
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@tariqabulaila8503
Finally learned this on guitar <333
@j0oi88
let's hear it man!
@derekcooley9345
2023, and still loving this stuff as much as ever.
@ivanyiattila3547
2024.
@degogcia
It's sad how great bands like this don't get the recognition they deserve. Instead mediocre bands that sound exactly the same are put on a throne by kids today. There comes a point where heavy "brutal" breakdowns become boring. Especially if it's song after song on the album. Bands like this are a breath of fresh air.
@alexproboi
0:49 I am no longer among the living after withstanding an extravagant amount of auditory epicness
@nathanbennett5664
no longer off the spectrum
@mrchessmaster809
@@nathanbennett5664 What spectrum?
@Pierorocks
That guitar part that starts at 0:49 gives me chills :)
@tariqabulaila8503
Bro! Right??? That part alone compelled me to learn the whole song on guitar.\\