Mercury
0/1 Lyrics
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Thats when I get in a hurry
I don't know why I always worry
Wish that things would start to change
And rearrange
The way that everything is looking is derange
Are we to blame
I ask the same
Cause everyone is dopamine deprived
And everyone has feeling that they hide
And everyone has a dark side
But no one wants to confess it to light
Live a-little die a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a-little learn a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a-little fight a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a little Life a-little
(all right, all right)
I don't understand how to play the game
And I already declared i'm insane
I don't have a problem being the same
Everyday of my life
But i don't wanna stay here
with the world In the way that its always gonna be
Before we use to wear mask just to entertain
But now we wear mask just to stay safe so they say
If you call this living your life
And you don't wanna ever think twice
And you listen to everyones advice
Than you lack what you need to survive
Do you really wanna stay blind
I think that we should just open our eyes
They tryna take everything from our life
And your letting them
So you just stay shy
Live a-little die a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a-little learn a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a-little fight a-little
(all right, all right)
Live a little Life a-little
(all right, all right)
The lyrics of 0/1's song "Mercury" delve into the complexities of life and the pressures that come with it. The opening lines express a sense of confusion and haste, suggesting that sometimes life becomes unclear and the singer becomes anxious. They question why they always worry and express a desire for things to change and be rearranged. The reference to everything looking deranged indicates a dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and a yearning for transformation.
The chorus emphasizes the struggles that everyone faces, highlighting the lack of dopamine (a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation) and the hidden feelings and dark sides that people possess but rarely acknowledge. The lyrics touch upon the idea of living a little, experiencing both the joys and pains of life. However, the repeated phrase "all right, all right" could be interpreted as a somewhat resigned acceptance that life includes both positive and negative experiences.
The second verse suggests a disillusionment with societal norms and the way things have changed. The reference to wearing masks for entertainment and safety reflects the current reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, where wearing masks is necessary for protection. The lyrics question whether this can truly be considered "living," and whether blindly following societal advice is a way to survive. The call to open our eyes and resist the influence of those who want to take everything away highlights the singer's desire for personal agency and a refusal to conform.
Overall, "Mercury" by 0/1 explores themes of anxiety, societal pressures, and the need for individual agency in navigating life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Some times life gets blurry
Occasionally, life becomes unclear and uncertain
That's when I get in a hurry
During those moments, I often rush and act hastily
I don't know why I always worry
I can't comprehend the reason for my constant anxiety
Wish that things would start to change
I desire for circumstances to begin transforming
And rearrange
And to reorganize
The way that everything is looking is derange
The current appearance of everything is disordered and chaotic
Are we to blame
Should we hold ourselves accountable
I ask the same
I ask myself the same questions repeatedly
Questions every-time when I wake
Interrogations that arise each time I awaken
Cause everyone is dopamine deprived
Because everyone lacks sufficient dopamine
And everyone has feelings that they hide
Additionally, everyone possesses concealed emotions
And everyone has a dark side
Furthermore, everyone harbors a hidden, negative aspect of their personality
But no one wants to confess it to light
However, nobody wants to reveal it or acknowledge it publicly
Live a-little die a-little
Experience life's ups and downs, the joys and sorrows
(all right, all right)
(in agreement, in agreement)
Live a-little learn a-little
Engage in life to gain knowledge and wisdom
(all right, all right)
(in agreement, in agreement)
Live a-little fight a-little
Embrace challenges and struggle occasionally
(all right, all right)
(in agreement, in agreement)
Live a little Life a-little
Seize the opportunities life offers and experience its various aspects
(all right, all right)
(in agreement, in agreement)
I don't understand how to play the game
I lack comprehension on how to navigate through life successfully
And I already declared I'm insane
Furthermore, I have already acknowledged my own insanity
I don't have a problem being the same
I don't mind conforming and remaining unchanged
Everyday of my life
Each day that passes in my existence
But I don't wanna stay here
But I have no desire to remain in this current state
With the world in the way that it's always gonna be
Considering the world will likely remain unchanged
Before we used to wear masks just to entertain
In the past, we would don masks solely for amusement
But now we wear masks just to stay safe so they say
However, nowadays we wear masks primarily for safety, as suggested
If you call this living your life
If you consider this existence as truly living
And you don't wanna ever think twice
And you have no intention of ever doubting or second-guessing
And you listen to everyone's advice
And you heed the counsel of everyone around you
Then you lack what you need to survive
Then you are missing the essential elements required for survival
Do you really wanna stay blind
Do you truly wish to remain oblivious and unaware
I think that we should just open our eyes
I believe it is necessary for us to awaken and see the truth
They're tryna take everything from our life
They are attempting to strip away everything meaningful in our lives
And you're letting them
And by your compliance, you are allowing it to happen
So you just stay shy
Thus, you timidly remain passive
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carlene Ramos
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