Stamp of Approval
A Loss for Words Lyrics

Don't let the truth misguide you.
Don't trust everything you hear or see at face value, it could be misleading.

You'll never know her true intentions
It's difficult to determine what someone's true motives are.

Of all the fear that lies inside you.
There are hidden fears and apprehensions that one must not ignore.

Thrown headfirst into submission.
Forced to conform or give in without any choice.

Pray for the day that you can save your place in line.
Hope to get ahead in whatever field you choose to pursue.

Trade in your faith, your beliefs.
Sacrificing one's own personal values and convictions for success.

Trade everything to see your name in lights.
Giving up everything just to achieve fame and recognition.

She sold her soul to the state of California.
Referring to the music industry and the sacrifices one makes to succeed.

It's no surprise she thinks she's calling the shots.
Feeling empowered by the success and influence they've achieved.

They'll take you and make you into everything you said you're not.
The industry is known for changing people to match a certain mold or image.

You got to stand up for yourself, fight for what you believe.
One has to be strong and assertive to protect their own identity and ideals.

They'll leave you bloodied, bruised and broken
The journey to success can be extremely tough and damaging.

Before you even know they're through.
You might not even realize that they've manipulated or used you until it's too late.

They feed you lines like,
Industry professionals often make promises and give hopeful-sounding advice.

"Girl you are one of a kind. Some day the seas will part for you."
Leading people to believe that they are special or unique and that eventually things will work out in their favor.

But I've seen so many other girls
Implying that they are not as unique or special as they are led to believe.

Who all dress and drink and screw the way you do.
The industry often creates uniformity among artists and encourages certain behaviors and lifestyles.

Check the headlines everyday.
Keeping up with the news and events in the industry is essential to understanding what's going on.

Will your name be proudly on display?
Wishing for recognition and success in the media and industry.

They make, they break people like us.
The industry has the power to create, manipulate and destroy careers and lives.

Another soul lost in the haze.
Referring to those who have become victims of the industry and lost their identity or integrity.

Another story for the back page.
Once the sensation or novelty wears off, one can quickly become irrelevant.

I'm just a casualty of fair play.
Even if one plays by the rules, the industry can still harm them.

Will the west coast be enough?
Questioning whether the perceived land of opportunity and success (California) will be sufficient to achieve one's goals.

Will it ever be enough?
Doubting whether success and fame will ever truly fulfill or satisfy someone.

Anything that makes her think she's going to the stars.
The industry can make one feel invincible and capable of achieving anything but this could be an illusion.