One to Throw Away
5th Projekt Lyrics

So god painted her with sore eyes and cold lies
She was dealt a harsh hand in life, with a difficult and often deceitful exterior

You add a little inquiry
You begin to ask questions, to dig a little deeper beyond surface level

Do you know how to get inspired by these people
Can you find motivation and creativity from those around you, even if they may not be perfect?

By god, don't you hate them all
Even with inspiration, there may still be bitterness or resentment towards others

They're waiting for the rain cloud
Others may be stagnant, waiting for something to bring change or renewal

Above my lane in a golden flurry
However, even with a bleak external world, there may be moments of beauty or hope

A Bush fire will ignite in the desert and I have
Amidst that beauty or hope, there is still danger and destruction lurking

Got one to throw away, I'm a ghost on the highway
Despite all of this, the artist feels detached and alone, ready to discard something meaningful and keep moving forward aimlessly

When I find the path to love I'll let you know.
The artist is searching for meaning and purpose, and will share it with others once found

No don't look up. Just keep running.
There is little time or attention for others, as the artist is singularly focused on their own journey

You can't see anything
Perhaps others do not understand the singer's perspective or see the same things they do

We are so thoughtless and careless
Humanity as a whole often fails to consider the greater impact of our actions

Not just to ourselves but toward this planet.
We harm not only ourselves, but also the environment around us

We're the only ones who will take pleasure from
It seems that humans are the only species that derive pleasure from negative actions or outcomes

Another's pain and we shun harmony
Instead of seeking balance and unity, we often create conflict and strife

To maintain our position on the food chain
Perhaps this is due to our drive for survival and success over others

If you call that a gain
But is it truly a gain, or just a façade for deeper insecurity?

Do we dare to communicate love, do we dare to extend out
The singer questions whether we are brave enough to open ourselves up to love and connection

Do we dare to speak our minds, do we dare to despise
They also question whether we are willing to voice our opinions and disagreemements, even if unpopular or disliked

If we smile too largely will our stitches tear
There is fear of vulnerability and being hurt when showing too much happiness or positivity

Uncovering, exposing what's really in there
Perhaps this fear is rooted in the possibility of revealing something deeper or darker within ourselves

You say I look a little haunted
Others may perceive the artist as being troubled or burdened by something internal

Like a nameless, faceless, shapeless, shameless little thing
Perhaps the singer feels insignificant or overlooked in the world

I want to know that for every gesture I make, I don't need to explain.
The artist desires a sense of freedom and authenticity in their actions, without fear of judgement or having to justify themselves

Time will tell and time will heal
There is a sense of faith or optimism that things will improve with the passage of time

I think that's pretty good for something that's not real
Perhaps this faith is in something intangible or unproven, but that doesn't diminish its value or effect

I gasp at the pleasure I get from
The singer acknowledges a darker side within themselves, one that derives satisfaction or happiness from negative things

Seeing you in pain
In this case, it seems to come from the suffering of others

And I shun humanity
As a result, the artist distances themselves from others and the world in general

To maintain my position in this war game
Perhaps this is necessary for survival and success in a competitive and violent world

If that's what you want to play
But is it really worth it in the end?