8602
Agusto Cego Lyrics
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Look at us rallying all our defenses
Look at us waging war in our bedroom
Look at us jumping ship in our dialogues
There is no difference in what we′re doing in here
That doesn't show up as bigger symptoms out there
So why spend all our time dressing our bandages
Our underneath
Look at us form our cliques in our sandbox
Look at us micro kids with both our hearts blocked
Look at us turn away from all the rough spots
Look at dictatorship on my own block
There is no difference in what we're doing in here
That doesn't show up as bigger symptoms out there
So why spend all our time dressing our bandages
When we′ve the ultimate key to the cause right here
Our underneath
How I′ve spun my wheels with carts before my horse
When shine on the outside springs from the root
Spotlight on these seeds of simpler reasons
This core, born into form, starts in my living room
There is no difference in what we're doing in here
That doesn′t show up as bigger symptoms out there
So why spend all our time dressing our bandages
When we've the ultimate key to the cause right here
Our underneath
"8602" by Augusto Cego is a song that speaks to the conflicts within relationships and how they can sometimes mirror societal issues. The lyrics describe a couple tearing each other down in their own home, forming cliques and waging wars within their own private space. Yet, despite the domestic nature of their issues, the song highlights that these conflicts are not isolated from the larger problems in the world. The verse "There is no difference in what we're doing in here/That doesn't show up as bigger symptoms out there/So why spend all our time dressing our bandages/When we've the ultimate key to the cause right here/Our underneath" suggests that we must look within our own homes and personal relationships to address the root causes of societal issues.
The imagery of the lyrics is potent and relatable, describing the way we can get wrapped up in our own private conflicts and fail to see the wider implications of our behavior. The song speaks to the importance of self-reflection as a means of addressing larger issues, and that the change we make in ourselves can reverberate outwards into the world. The phrase "Our underneath" emphasizes that sometimes we must dig deep and confront uncomfortable issues head-on, rather than simply putting a band-aid on the surface problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at us break our bonds in this kitchen
See how we're breaking away from the norms and restrictions imposed on us in this very personal and intimate space.
Look at us rallying all our defenses
See how we're working together to protect ourselves and our own interests.
Look at us waging war in our bedroom
See how we're fighting battles and conflicts that exist within our very own private space.
Look at us jumping ship in our dialogues
See how we're avoiding or fleeing from open and honest communication with each other.
There is no difference in what we're doing in here
Our behaviors, actions, and choices in our private spaces have a direct impact on the world outside of them.
That doesn't show up as bigger symptoms out there
However, the consequences of those choices may not be immediately visible or apparent.
So why spend all our time dressing our bandages
Instead of simply treating the symptoms of our problems, we should focus on addressing the root cause.
When we've the ultimate key to the cause right here
The root cause of our problems is within ourselves and our personal relationships.
Our underneath
By examining and understanding our own inner selves, we can cultivate positive change in our lives and the world around us.
Look at us form our cliques in our sandbox
See how we're dividing ourselves into exclusive groups and refusing to play with others, even in our supposedly safe spaces.
Look at us micro kids with both our hearts blocked
See how we're shutting down emotionally and refusing to engage with each other on deeper levels.
Look at us turn away from all the rough spots
See how we're avoiding facing difficult moments and challenges in our relationships, rather than confronting them head on.
Look at dictatorship on my own block
See how I am exerting excessive control and power in my own personal space, rather than cultivating healthy relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
How I've spun my wheels with carts before my horse
I have been focusing on superficial or irrelevant aspects of my life, rather than prioritizing the fundamental values and beliefs that guide my actions.
When shine on the outside springs from the root
When we cultivate positive change and growth within ourselves, it radiates outward and naturally produces positive outcomes in our lives.
Spotlight on these seeds of simpler reasons
By focusing on the simple yet powerful reasons behind our behaviors and choices, we can cultivate greater self-awareness and positive change.
This core, born into form, starts in my living room
The fundamental beliefs and values that shape our lives and relationships are formed and nurtured within our own personal spaces.
Writer(s): Sigsworth Allan Arthur Guy, Morissette Alanis Nadine
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