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In front of you and hide my soul
'Cause you're the only one who knows it,
Yeah you're the only one who knows it
And I will hide behind my pride
Don't know why I think I can lie
'Cause there's a screen on my chest
I'm standing in front of you
I'm standing in front of you
I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
I'm standing in front of you
Oh I'm standing in front of you
I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
I can't see past my own nose, I'm seeing everything in slo-mo
Look out below crashing down to the ground just like a vertical locomotive
That's a train, am I painting the picture that's in my brain?
A train from the sky, locomotive, my motives are insane
My flow's not great, okay, I conversate with people
Who know if I flow on a song I'll get no radio play
While you're doing fine, there's some people and I
Who have a really tough time getting through this life
So excuse us while we sing to the sky
I'm standing in front of you
I'm standing in front of you
I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
I'm standing in front of you
Oh I'm standing in front of you
Oh I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
Oh oh oh
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken people, oh
We're broken people, oh
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken people, oh
We're broken people, oh yeah
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken
We're broken people, oh
We're broken people, oh yeah
I'm standing in front of you
I'm standing in front of you
I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
I'm standing in front of you
I'm standing in front of you
Oh I'm trying to be so cool
Everything together trying to be so cool
The lyrics of |-/'s song "Screen" express vulnerability and the struggle to hide one's true self. The singer questions why they feel the need to hide behind a screen and put up a front, when the only person who truly knows their soul is the person they are standing in front of. They acknowledge the pressure to be cool and put together, but also admit to feeling broken and unable to keep up with the expectations of society. The chorus emphasizes the desire to be seen without the barriers of a screen, and to be accepted as broken individuals.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's anxiety and struggle to keep up with the world. They describe feeling overwhelmed by their own thoughts and emotions, and compares themselves to a vertical locomotive crashing down to the ground. The lyrics highlight the singer's self-awareness, acknowledging that their flow of thoughts and feelings may not be appreciated in mainstream society. The singer then sings of others who similarly struggle to navigate life, and asks for forgiveness as they sing to the sky, seeking solace in a higher power.
Overall, the lyrics of "Screen" are both introspective and relatable, touching on common human struggles such as vulnerability, insecurity, and the desire for acceptance. The song encourages listeners to embrace their brokenness and be authentic, rather than putting up a façade in an attempt to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
I do not know why I would go
I am uncertain why I feel the urge
In front of you and hide my soul
to conceal my true self from you
'Cause you're the only one who knows it,
since you are the sole person who truly understands me,
Yeah you're the only one who knows it
the only one who comprehends it all
And I will hide behind my pride
I opt to play it safe with my dignity
Don't know why I think I can lie
Despite no obvious reason, I deceive myself
'Cause there's a screen on my chest
The screen is my guard against vulnerability
Yeah there's a screen on my chest
A protective layer covering my emotions
I'm standing in front of you
Here I am present, and visible
I'm trying to be so cool
I continuously strive to maintain composure
Everything together trying to be so cool
keeping all parts intact while making sure to appear cool
I can't see past my own nose, I'm seeing everything in slo-mo
My shortsightedness limits my ability to perform and comprehend, at slow pace
Look out below crashing down to the ground just like a vertical locomotive
An imminent crash towards an unpredictable final destination
That's a train, am I painting the picture that's in my brain?
The vehicle of destruction is a train, am I describing the thoughts on my mind?
A train from the sky, locomotive, my motives are insane
An irrational means of destruction, my intentions are unacceptable
My flow's not great, okay, I conversate with people
I acknowledge my inability to produce impressive work, still, I interact with others
Who know if I flow on a song I'll get no radio play
They understand that my style isn't compatible with airplay
While you're doing fine, there's some people and I
Although your wellbeing is stable, I and some others
Who have a really tough time getting through this life
Struggle with the everyday burdens of life
So excuse us while we sing to the sky
Please pardon us as we seek solace through music
We're broken people, oh
We all suffer from being incomplete and faulty
I'm standing in front of you
I remain visible and present before you
Oh I'm standing in front of you
I repeat that I am right here, in front of you
We're broken people, oh
We all share this commonality of brokenness
Yeah
Yes
We're broken
We are shattered and incomplete
Everything together trying to be so cool
I aim for an image of coolness, holding everything together
Oh I'm trying to be so cool
I reiterate that I consciously strive to appear unbothered or cool
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER JOSEPH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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