Automatic
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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But can I be sure of the things I've grown to know,
And can I say I know it all,
When rules just guide me to blindly follow
And things are automatic when you see them everyday
Is it the same routine
Or my fucked up dreams,
That keep me walking mindless all the way?
I think, I think I know it all
But is our beliefs just stringing us along
And was there something wrong in what I heard,
For every hour of the day?
The lyrics of Less Than Jake's song Automatic may seem straightforward, but upon closer examination, it becomes evident that they carry deep philosophical meaning. The singer questions their own understanding of the world and whether their beliefs are truly their own or just something they have been conditioned to accept. The idea of blindly following rules is also highlighted, as the singer wonders whether they are truly in control of their actions or just functioning on autopilot. The repetition of "I think, I think I know it all" highlights the uncertainty that the singer feels despite their supposed knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
I think, I think I know it all,
I am confident in my knowledge and understanding of everything
But can I be sure of the things I've grown to know,
I am questioning the validity of the things I have learned and how certain I can be about them
And can I say I know it all,
I am doubting if it is even possible to truly know everything
When rules just guide me to blindly follow
I am acknowledging that I often just follow rules without understanding why or questioning their purpose
And things are automatic when you see them everyday
I recognize that we often become accustomed to routines and they begin to feel automatic
Is it the same routine
I am wondering if the monotony of my routines is causing me to mindlessly go through the motions
Or my fucked up dreams,
I am considering if my unrealistic expectations and desires are causing me to feel unfulfilled
That keep me walking mindless all the way?
I am questioning if my lack of motivation and purpose are causing me to live my life on autopilot
But is our beliefs just stringing us along
I am considering if our beliefs are actually limiting us and preventing us from being open to new ideas and experiences
And was there something wrong in what I heard,
I am questioning if the information and messages I have been taught are accurate and truthful
For every hour of the day?
I am wondering if these messages have been influencing me every moment of my life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM MICHAEL WILSON, BRENDON ARTHUR JAMES, THOMAS WILLIAM GEORGE WELHAM, WILLIAM DAVID SOUTH
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