Where Idols Once Stood
[Thrice] Lyrics
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We'd have saved them if we could, but we still choose to worship
The places where our idols stood
Still believing they can save us
I've lived this way to long to turn back now
Presuppositions set in stone
This coffin sealed by my own pride
I'll draw the shades and stay inside
If we've learned anything at all
It's that the ghosts of idols will do just as well
We all see what we want to anyway
Some things are better left unsaid
You know what's at stake, some things are better left unsaid
As long as we keep it in textbooks, then we'll be untouchable
We hate to lie to children
But after all, it's all for their own good
In "Where Idols Once Stood," Thrice reflects on the idea of idolization and how we often hold onto the belief that certain people or things can save us. The song speaks of the fallibility of idols, and how we still continue to worship these places even when they are in ruins. The lyrics express the idea that we have lived with these beliefs for so long, that we struggle to turn away from them even when they are no longer serving us.
The song describes how our presuppositions become set in stone and how our pride can lead to our downfall. Despite this, we still hold onto these beliefs even when they are no longer valid or helpful. The line "This coffin sealed by my own pride" suggests that we are the ones responsible for sealing ourselves off from new perspectives and ideas.
Thrice also highlights the idea that we see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear. The lyrics suggest that some things are better left unsaid, and that we often prefer to stay in our comfortable, familiar beliefs rather than face the truth. The song ends by suggesting that we are willing to lie to children if it means protecting our beliefs and ideas.
Overall, "Where Idols Once Stood" speaks to the human tendency to idolize and the difficulty we face when trying to break free from those beliefs. It's a song that encourages listeners to question their beliefs and look beyond the idols they may have built for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Our idols lay in ruins
The things we used to look up to are no longer relevant or powerful.
We'd have saved them if we could, but we still choose to worship
We recognized their inadequacy but still choose to hold onto them because of our emotional attachment.
The places where our idols stood
The physical locations where our idols were revered.
Still believing they can save us
We still cling to the idea that these ruined idols hold the solution to our troubles.
I've lived this way too long to turn back now
I've been so invested in this mindset that it's too late to change now.
Presuppositions set in stone
Assumptions that have become unchangeable in our minds.
This coffin sealed by my own pride
Our stubbornness and arrogance have trapped us in our flawed beliefs.
And though it seems the sun will shine
Despite any hopefulness, the outcome will remain unchanged.
I'll draw the shades and stay inside
Rather than facing reality, we choose to hide from it.
If we've learned anything at all
If we have gained any wisdom from our experiences.
It's that the ghosts of idols will do just as well
We are content with revering the memory of our idols, even though they no longer serve us.
We all see what we want to anyway
Our beliefs inform our perceptions, leading us to see only what we want to see.
Some things are better left unsaid
Expressing certain thoughts or truths would only cause more harm or pain.
You know what's at stake, some things are better left unsaid
We recognize the consequences and choose to keep quiet rather than cause further damage.
As long as we keep it in textbooks, then we'll be untouchable
As long as we maintain the illusion by teaching it, we can avoid any critical examination or critique.
We hate to lie to children
We don't want to mislead or deceive the next generation.
But after all, it's all for their own good
We justify our lies because we believe that it's better for the children's growth and development.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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Our idols lay in ruins
We'd have saved them if we could, but we still choose to worship
The places where our idols stood
Still believing they can save us
I've lived this way to long to turn back now
Presuppositions set in stone
This coffin sealed by my own pride
And though it seems the sun will shine
I'll draw the shades and stay inside
If we've learned anything at all
It's that the ghosts of idols will do just as well
We all see what we want to anyway
Some things are better left unsaid
You know what's at stake, some things are better left unsaid
As long as we keep it in textbooks, then we'll be untouchable
We hate to lie to children
But after all, it's all for their own good
@thestoebz
My favorite album of all time. They got me into post hardcore and other music after! I remember first hearing this in 2002 and falling in love. i was just a kid 🥲
@nathanchildress5596
This album is one of my all time favs. I like the later stuff too, but I wish they sounded like this forever.
@sly11benal7
Love this track.....criminally underrated song!
@mikeobryant3367
Like x 1000
@tthomasr
Let's go!
@obe0540
This whole album is dope front to back.
@mikeobryant3367
Thrice was such a great band. Amazing lyrics. Loved to mosh at the live shows back in the day...so much energy!
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