Justin Thirsk is brother to founding member of Pennywise, Jason Matthew Thirsk also a Epitaph Records Artist.
They Say
98 Mute Lyrics
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I guess I just can't see it
Everything's gonna be alright
I just can't believe it
They say the beat continues on
I guess I just can't hear it
It's been this way far too long
Hold your head up high
Stand your ground
You think you've won the prize
Take a look around
They say it's in God's hands
I guess I just don't trust him
Part of some master plan
I don't understand it
They say that heaven awaits
I guess I'm just impatient
How will I get through the gates
I guess I'll have to pray
Is there anyone listening?
Won't somebody save us?
Is there anyone out there?
Someone we can trust?
Don't walk away
Stay here with us
We're so afraid
Don't know who we can trust
Hold your head up high
Stand your ground
Take a look around
Open your eyes
The lyrics of 98 Mute's "They Say" are a deep reflection on the endless optimism that people seem to have for the future, even when everything around them is falling apart. It speaks to how difficult it can be to maintain hope when faced with the harsh realities of life. The opening lines, "They say the future's looking bright, I guess I just can't see it," express a sense of disillusionment with the notion that things will get better, even when everyone insists that they will. One can feel the singer's pain and despair through the lyrics, "Everything's gonna be alright, I just can't believe it."
The song goes on to explore the idea that life is not always filled with music or hope, and that often times, it can be a struggle just to get by. The lyric "They say the beat continues on, I guess I just can't hear it" expresses the sense of disconnection and disassociation one may feel with the world around them. This can be seen through the metaphorical reflection of the line "Is there anyone listening? Won't somebody save us? Is there anyone out there? Someone we can trust?"
The song ends with a message of hope for those struggling, urging them to be brave, open their eyes, and look for those who can be trusted. The lyrics "Don't walk away, stay here with us, we're so afraid, don't know who we can trust. Hold your head up high, stand your ground, take a look around, open your eyes" speaks of being fearless and vigilant to seek help and support to get through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the future's looking bright
According to others, the future seems optimistic
I guess I just can't see it
However, the singer is unable to see that positivity
Everything's gonna be alright
People say that everything will be fine
I just can't believe it
But the artist doesn't have faith in those words
They say the beat continues on
Others assure that the rhythm of life persists
I guess I just can't hear it
However, the singer is unable to perceive that rhythm
It's been this way far too long
The situation remains unchanged for an extended period
I try to grin and bear it
The artist attempts to put on a brave face and deal with it
Hold your head up high
The artist urges others to keep their spirits up
Stand your ground
To maintain one's position in the face of opposition
You think you've won the prize
Others might believe they have succeeded
Take a look around
But they should take a moment to assess their surroundings
They say it's in God's hands
People claim that divine intervention controls the situation
I guess I just don't trust him
But the singer doesn't have confidence in that explanation
Part of some master plan
They assume it's part of a larger scheme
I don't understand it
Despite this, the artist is confused about why things are happening
They say that heaven awaits
Others preach that an afterlife in paradise is imminent
I guess I'm just impatient
But the singer is too eager or distressed to wait for it
How will I get through the gates
The singer is uncertain about how they will enter heaven
I guess I'll have to pray
Perhaps prayer is their only option
Is there anyone listening?
The artist is curious if anyone can hear them
Won't somebody save us?
They plead for someone to rescue them
Is there anyone out there?
The singer inquires if anyone is available for help
Someone we can trust?
Someone in whom they can put their faith
Don't walk away
The singer requests someone to stay with them
Stay here with us
To remain close to them and provide support
We're so afraid
The singer admits to being fearful
Don't know who we can trust
And they don't know who to rely on
Hold your head up high
The artist repeats their previous exhortation
Stand your ground
To keep one's composure and maintain convictions
Take a look around
To observe what's occurring
Open your eyes
The artist encourages others to notice the reality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUG WEEMS, JASON PAGE, JUSTIN THIRSK, PAT IVIE
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