Synthetica
Metric Lyrics
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I believe
Lining up in the background
Waiting for the crowd shot to be seen
In the shadow of the big screen
Everybody begs to be redeemed
Hey, I'm not Synthetica
I'll keep the life that I've got
We were never meant to crawl in for the bait
We never will
I can think for myself
I've got something no pill could ever kill
Hey, I'm not Synthetica, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got, oh
So hard, hard to resist Synthetica, oh
No drug is stronger than me, Synthetica
We're all the time confined to fit the mold
But I won't ever let them make a loser of my soul
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Hey, I'm not Synthetica, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got
I'll keep the life that I've got
I'll keep the life that I've got
In this song, Emily Haines of Metric sings about the dangers of conformity and the pressure to blend in with society. She calls out the idea of "Synthetica" - a manufactured, artificial version of oneself that society pressures us to become in order to fit in. She describes those who choose to go along with this as "wild ones, ever under wanted," suggesting that in reality, those who conform and lose their individuality are not truly satisfied with themselves.
The lines "Lining up in the background, Waiting for the crowd shot to be seen" and "In the shadow of the big screen, Everybody begs to be redeemed" further emphasize this idea of people craving validation from society and feeling unseen and unimportant without it. However, Haines declares that she is not Synthetica and will keep the life that she has. She asserts her independence and her ability to think for herself, saying "We were never meant to crawl in for the bait, We never will, I can think for myself, I've got something no pill could ever kill."
The song is a powerful statement against societal pressures to conform and lose one's individuality. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and resist the urge to fit into a mold that feels unnatural.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of us are wild ones, ever under wanted
Some of us are rebellious and free-spirited, always overlooked and never fully appreciated
Lining up in the background
Waiting for the crowd shot to be seen
Standing in the shadows, waiting for recognition and a chance to shine
In the shadow of the big screen
Everybody begs to be redeemed
In the presence of fame and fortune, everyone wants to be saved and validated
Hey, I'm not Synthetica
I'll keep the life that I've got
I am not a manufactured, artificial being. I will stay true to myself and the life I have created
We were never meant to crawl in for the bait
We never will
We were not designed to succumb to temptation and conform to societal standards. We will always resist
I can think for myself
I've got something no pill could ever kill
I have my own thoughts and beliefs, and they cannot be altered or suppressed by medication or external influence
So hard, hard to resist Synthetica, oh
No drug is stronger than me, Synthetica
It is difficult to resist the allure and artificiality of the modern world, but I am stronger than any substance or facade
We're all the time confined to fit the mold
But I won't ever let them make a loser of my soul
We are constantly pressured to conform to societal norms, but I refuse to let anyone strip me of my individuality and self-worth
I'll keep the life that I've got
I will continue to live my life on my own terms and not be swayed by superficial or materialistic influences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Emily Haines, James Shaw
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@jane7984
Some of us are wild ones
Ever underwanted, I believe
Lining up in the background
Waiting for the crap shot to be seen
In the shadow of the big screen
Everybody begs to be redeemed
Hey, I'm not synthetica
I'll keep the life that I've got
We were never meant to crawl in for the bait
We never will
I can think for myself
I've got something no pill could ever kill
Hey, I'm not synthetica, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got, oh
So hard, hard to resist synthetica, oh
No drug is stronger than me, synthetica
We're all the time confined to fit the mold
But I won't ever let them make a loser of my soul
Hey, I'm not synthetica, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got, oh
I'll keep the life that I've got
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@TheRonloco
Nice
@TheRonloco
Nice song
@EvesRevenge
Yeah, "I'll keep, the life, that I fought!!!"
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I just discovered Metric a few days ago and have already decided she is the woman I am going to marry
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