Gaze
A Day in Black and White Lyrics

The lyrics to A Day in Black and White's song The Gaze are open to interpretation, but they seem to speak of the pressures and expectations that others place on us. The first line, "All over again, take this money and run," may imply a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of making money and feeling the need to quickly spend it. The next line, "You knew it was me, I always knew it was me," could suggest a sense of self-awareness, but also feeling like others already have preconceived notions about who we are and what we should do.

The following line, "When the shouts first pierced the air, I could feel myself committed to being that which they said I would be," creates an image of someone succumbing to outside pressure and living up to expectations that others have set for them. The repetition of "I can say what I want" shows a desire for freedom of expression, but the subsequent line, "I can't say what I want," implies that there are still boundaries and limitations in place.

The final line, "I can feel the gaze from those around me," suggests that the singer feels scrutinized and judged by others, leading to a sense of pressure and self-doubt. Overall, the song seems to be commenting on the struggle to stay true to oneself in the face of societal expectations and pressures.