Check It Out
A Split-Second Lyrics

The lyrics of A Split-Second's song Check It Out speak about the feeling of paranoia and constant fear of being watched or followed. The opening lines "Old and sage, the mafu cage, the reason to target" imply the presence of a wise, experienced person of authority who may have some sort of influence over the subject. However, despite feeling a connection to this person, the singer is aware that they are not alone and feel unsafe enough to not even go to bed. The feeling of being constantly watched intensifies as the song continues with "There's always someone sneaking up, watching your every move." The line "The more you look, the more he moves" suggests that whoever is lurking is staying one step ahead of the subject, making it difficult for them to catch a glimpse of who might be following them.

The song then goes on to describe the singer's suspicion and the paranoia that has led them to obsessively check and question everything. "Checking under those broken lies, check it out" suggests that the singer does not trust even the things that seem harmless or innocent. The "Oriental face lift - mask" and "hollow cask" might represent some sort of deceit or cover-up - something that is superficial and hiding something darker underneath. The line "You feed your obsession along the line" reinforces this idea of the subject spiraling deeper and deeper into their paranoia. The final lines "Touching, feeling, holding back, never trust a friendly face, especially when it's breathing down your neck" evoke a sense of claustrophobia and the idea that the threat is closer than ever.