Aim to Please
7Seconds Lyrics
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We've changed our ways?
Say we're just too political,
Or we don't have much to say.
The ones who criticize our reasons,
Always seem to disagree.
No matter what we do,
[Chorus]
Forgot the things we've said,
We're only clones.
Not cool enough to make it on our own.
Judged by the elitist chosen few.
Their labels aren't for me,
Are they for you?
You say some years ago our songs were fine.
And our debut EP was just divine,
But now a shadow haunts us through and through
And songs we wrote before you never knew
[Chorus]
The lyrics to 7Seconds’ song “Aim to Please” speak to the band’s experience of being criticized for changing their style and becoming more political in their music. The opening lines, “What do you mean when you say we’ve changed our ways? Say we’re just too political, Or we don’t have much to say” is a direct response to the criticism the band received for shifting their focus to more socially conscious themes in their music. The band is defending their decision and arguing that they have to evolve and use their platform to talk about issues that matter.
The song also highlights the frustration of constantly being criticized no matter what they do, as expressed in the lines, “The ones who criticize our reasons, Always seem to disagree. No matter what we do, It’s them we just can’t seem to please.” The band is attempting to express that they cannot sit idly by and be complacent in their music when there are so many important issues to address. They also call out the “elitist chosen few” who judge them and attempt to place labels on their music.
The chorus of the song speaks to the pressure that artists face to conform to certain expectations in order to be successful. It suggests that the band has forgotten their roots and become “clones” in the music industry, and that they are judged by a certain group of people who hold the power in the industry. The lyrics “Their labels aren’t for me, Are they for you?” implies that the band is asking their fans if they are willing to go along with the industry’s expectations or if they will stand with the band’s message.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you mean when you say
What is your intended meaning behind your statement
We've changed our ways?
Have we deviated from our previously held beliefs?
Say we're just too political,
You claim that we are excessively politically oriented
Or we don't have much to say.
Or you believe that we don't have meaningful insights to provide
The ones who criticize our reasons,
The individuals who question our motives
Always seem to disagree.
Always express dissenting views
No matter what we do,
No matter our actions
It's them we just can't seem to please.
We can't ever seem to satisfy them
[Chorus]
Refrain
Forgot the things we've said,
We seem to have abandoned our earlier stances
We're only clones.
We have lost our individuality
Not cool enough to make it on our own.
Our merit alone isn't sufficient to achieve success
Judged by the elitist chosen few.
Subject to scrutiny by a select group of privileged individuals
Their labels aren't for me,
Their classifications do not apply to me
Are they for you?
Do these labels resonate with you?
You say some years ago our songs were fine.
According to your claims, our earlier songs were acceptable
And our debut EP was just divine,
Our first extended play was apparently outstanding
But now a shadow haunts us through and through
However, our current work is darkened by a haunting influence
And songs we wrote before you never knew
That we composed before your introduction to our music remains unknown to you
[Chorus]
Refrain
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What do you mean when you say
We've changed our ways?
Say we're just too political
Or we don't have much to say
The ones who criticize our reasons
Always seem to disagree
No matter what we do
It's them we just can't seem to please
[Chorus:]
Forgot the things we've said
We're only clones
Not cool enough to make it on our own
Judged by the elitist chosen few
Their labels aren't for me
Are they for you?
You say some years ago our songs were fine
And our debut ep was just divine
But now a shadow haunts us through and through
And songs we wrote before you never knew
(Repeat Chorus)
Divine_Bates
Picked up this vinyl today :D fucking dope