In My Eyes
Minor Threat Lyrics
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You just need an excuse
You tell me it calms your nerves
You just think it looks cool
You tell me you want to be different
You just change for the same
You tell me it's only natural
You just need the proof
Did you fucking get it?
It's in my eyes
And it doesn't look that way to me
In my eyes
You tell me that nothing matters
You're just fucking scared
You tell me that I'm better
You just hate yourself
You tell me that you like her
You just wish you did
You tell me that I make no difference
Well at least I'm fucking trying
What the fuck have you done?
It's in my eyes
And it doesn't look that way to me
In my eyes
The lyrics of Minor Threat's song "In My Eyes" address the issue of conformity and peer pressure in society. The singer is frustrated with individuals who claim they are doing something for a certain reason, when in reality they are just following the crowd. The opening lines illustrate this point, as the singer describes people who claim to enjoy a certain behavior, but only because they need an excuse for it. Similarly, the singer criticizes those who say they want to stand out and be different, yet still conform to societal norms.
The chorus of the song, "It's in my eyes, and it doesn't look that way to me," is a powerful statement about the individual perception of the world. The singer is implying that just because others see something a certain way, it does not mean they are right, and the singer's own interpretation of the situation is just as valid.
The second half of the song shifts to a more confrontational tone, as the singer challenges those who criticize him by asking what they have done to try to make a difference in the world. The lyrics suggest that while the singer may not be perfect, at least he is actively trying to create change, unlike those who simply follow the crowd and criticize others without offering any solutions.
Overall, "In My Eyes" is a powerful criticism of conformity and a call for individuals to think for themselves and make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me you like the taste
You claim to like the taste of something
You just need an excuse
But you're using that as an excuse for something else
You tell me it calms your nerves
You're saying that it has a calming effect on you
You just think it looks cool
But really you're doing it because it makes you look cool
You tell me you want to be different
You express a desire to be unique
You just change for the same
Despite that, you end up doing the same things as everyone else
You tell me it's only natural
You say that a particular behavior is normal
You just need the proof
But you're really just looking for an excuse to continue doing it
Did you fucking get it?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
It's in my eyes
I can see the truth
And it doesn't look that way to me
But you don't see it the same way
You tell me that nothing matters
You say that nothing has any importance
You're just fucking scared
But really you're just afraid
You tell me that I'm better
You say that I'm superior in some way
You just hate yourself
But that's just because you're filled with self-hatred
You tell me that you like her
You claim to have feelings for someone else
You just wish you did
But really you're just envious of the person I like
You tell me that I make no difference
You say that my actions have no impact
Well at least I'm fucking trying
But I'm making an effort to do something positive
What the fuck have you done?
What positive actions have you taken?
In my eyes
From my perspective
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