Spectrum
A.L.O Lyrics
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Wonderin' how this works when they mostly believe what isn't said
They told me just be honest, so I took them at their word
Then realized they couldn´t give a damn and none of 'em had heard
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
They told me: "Read a book", so I read a dozen at a time
If they asked me for an answer I might answer with a rhyme
Standing in a corner with my back against the wall
Still wonderin' if they like me yet hpoin' none of 'em will call
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
They said: "Tell us all about you!", so I took them at their word
Every fascinatin' detail, not realizing none of 'em had heard
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
They say I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone they've met
cnd if they think they know me they'll find I'm stranger yet
I know I'm strange, I'm stranger than anyone you've met
cnd though you think you know me, I find I'm a stranger yet
In A.L.O.'s song "Spectrum", the lyrics describe a struggle between conflicting emotions and perspectives. The singer feels as though they are at the "other end of the spectrum" - pulled in opposite directions - with their head reeling from the internal tug-of-war. Despite the pain and confusion, the singer admits that they both adore and fear the object of their emotions. This duality is mirrored within the singer themselves, as they can "disagree with themselves" and feel like "somebody else" at times.
The song continues by describing the unpredictable nature of this emotional struggle. The singer can be "over it" and then suddenly feel the opposite, only to shift once more. This creates a cycle of highs and lows that can leave the singer feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. However, even in the midst of this turmoil, there is a sense that the singer sees the world in all its complexity rather than in black-and-white terms.
Overall, "Spectrum" is a deeply introspective song that grapples with complex emotional truths. It captures the push-pull of opposing forces within ourselves and our relationships in a way that is both relatable and profoundly human.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, once again
I find myself in this situation yet again
At the other end of the spectrum
At the opposite extreme of the situation
A tug-o-war, my head is sore
I am struggling with conflicting emotions, causing me mental pain
'Cause I adore and I fear you
Because I have strong feelings of both love and fear for you
Well I can disagree with myself 'cause sometimes
I experience internal conflict due to my fluctuating emotions
I feel like me and sometimes I feel like somebody else
I feel like two different people with different emotions
One minute, I'm over it
I feel like I'm past it
Then the next minute, I feel the opposite
Suddenly, I feel the exact opposite
Then the next minute, I feel the opposite
Again, I have a sudden shift of emotions
Of the opposite, of feeling over it
Now, I am feeling the opposite of the feeling that I have just had
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