beauty
31Knots Lyrics
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As characters decidedly inciting some rift
Protagonizing, antagonizing
Fictitious sightseeing, so frightening
What it might mean
But I want beauty to believe
That I can be a better sight to see
And I can grace the senses
With a soft unassuming touch that
Hitherto, has never seen the light of darkened rooms
I have crowned her name, I have cursed it too
I have held it high as a basic truth
But, who are you? Beauty, we need to see
Who are you?
Still I act as if I have chance
Relenting or abiding when I can
But beauty, hark that I want nothing more than
To fall right back into your arms
You can sing me pretty lullabies
How everything that matters is in your eyes
We're passing the massive destruction panic
Didn't it stop dead in its tracks to vanish?
Didn't it mimic the boredom before it?
Calling into question the method of boredom
Victory vanity
I believe everything that victory says to me
Oh, mirror, oh, mirror on the wall
Is all the beauty behind the wall?
But who are you? Beauty, we need to see
Who are you? Beauty is you, see now?
The song "Beauty" by 31Knots explores the inherent conflict and tension that exists in the portrayal and perception of beauty. The opening lines, "We were simply written into the script, As characters decidedly inciting some rift," suggest that human beings are often cast into pre-existing societal roles that force them to play out certain narratives, including the tug-of-war between those who embody beauty and those who don't. The lyrics go on to describe the desire to be seen as beautiful and to project a more attractive image of oneself, as evidenced in the lines "But I want beauty to believe, That I can be a better sight to see, That I can shape saunter from a walk, And I can grace the senses."
However, the song also acknowledges the fickleness and subjectivity of beauty, as indicated in the line "But, who are you? Beauty, we need to see, Who are you?" This line suggests that beauty is not something fixed or universal, but rather something that is constantly being constructed and redefined by those who observe it. The song also touches on themes of power dynamics and the potential for beauty to be a tool for manipulation or control, as suggested in the lines "Victory vanity, I believe everything that victory says to me."
Overall, "Beauty" is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which beauty shapes our perceptions of ourselves and others, and the often-conflicting desires and motivations that drive us to seek it out.
Line by Line Meaning
We were simply written into the script
We were created as fictional characters with a specific purpose in the story.
As characters decidedly inciting some rift
Our presence in the story sparks conflict and tension.
Protagonizing, antagonizing
We are both the hero and villain within the story.
Fictitious sightseeing, so frightening
The world we exist within is imaginary and unpredictable.
What it might mean
We are uncertain of the true significance of our existence.
But I want beauty to believe
I desire for beauty to have faith in me and my potential.
That I can be a better sight to see
I wish to improve myself to become more appealing.
That I can shape saunter from a walk
I have the ability to transform my actions into something more graceful.
And I can grace the senses
I am capable of enhancing one's sensory experience.
With a soft unassuming touch that hitherto, has never seen the light of darkened rooms
I possess a gentle approach that has yet to be experienced by others.
I have crowned her name, I have cursed it too
I have both praised and criticized beauty in the past.
I have held it high as a basic truth
I have interpreted beauty as an important and fundamental concept.
But, who are you? Beauty, we need to see
We must fully understand and identify the true essence of beauty.
Still I act as if I have chance
Despite uncertainty, I behave as if I have a possibility of success.
Relenting or abiding when I can
I am flexible in my actions, either yielding or steadfast as needed.
But beauty, hark that I want nothing more than
I desire nothing more than to be with beauty.
To fall right back into your arms
To be embraced and accepted by beauty once again.
You can sing me pretty lullabies
You can tell me soothing and captivating stories.
How everything that matters is in your eyes
I believe that all that is important is reflected in the eyes of beauty.
We're passing the massive destruction panic
We are enduring a chaotic and catastrophic event.
Didn't it stop dead in its tracks to vanish?
Did the chaos come to a sudden halt and disappear?
Didn't it mimic the boredom before it?
Did the chaos resemble the mundane state before it occurred?
Calling into question the method of boredom
The chaos prompts doubts about the relevance of mundane existence.
Victory vanity
The idea of winning can lead to excessive vanity.
I believe everything that victory says to me
I am easily swayed by the allure of success and its promises.
Oh, mirror, oh, mirror on the wall
Addressing a mirror as a reflection of themselves.
Is all the beauty behind the wall?
Is true beauty just out of their reach?
Beauty is you, see now?
The realization that the essence of beauty exists within oneself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JASON PELLICCI, JAY WINEBRENNER, JOSEPH T HAEGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@helpfulmole
Such a sick chorus
@crackdan4life
31knots albums are fucking great, but i just seen them live at someday lounge in portland and my mind was thoroughly blown.... best show i've seen since i moved here
@Sklarvv
one of those songs you know you'll like after 30 seconds awesome
@ILoveJeeps
one of the greatest bands in existence... please continue your beautiful gospel...
@DusJacobson
great band great video
@udomatthiasdrums5322
love it!!
@Megacaleb72
Thanks, Samson!
@arcanecave
YEAY!!! The Shinning ending song :D hahaha
@nicksharich4957
Swear that plane above him means some heavy shit. This guy is where it's at. I hope he does some solo stuff.
@eduardimusprime
Fucking incredible! Love this band!