Paradox
Al (UK) Lyrics

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The world never asked for anything, taken for granted it soon gave into destruction.

And now we're rotting in the mess that you've made, this lies on you.
I was forged by the enemy, to take effect and bring a darkness in you.
You feel it now, I'm warning you, you bite the hand that feeds you,
the mind that reads you.

Blinded by the lack of faith you have in yourself.

And your eyes see what they want to see, they won't open up and start to believe in me.
You will not see potential in you on skin, you won't ever be so selfish to yourself.

Darkness, it surrounds me.
Like a sheet disguising me of reaching all i'd aim to be if I believed in who I am.
Not what I seem. It's harder for me.

I never thought I'd make a difference, to anyone or anything.
I was a shadow of your conscious state of mind.
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny.
Not is it in the sun but instead we search in ourselves.
I can believe that you don't see the truth, see me for who i really am.
Just open your eyes and follow your heart.

And your eyes see what they want to see, they won't open up and start to believe in me.
You will not see potential in you on skin, you won't ever be so selfish to yourself.

Overall Meaning

The song Paradox by Al (UK) is a powerful commentary on the destruction caused by the human race and the need for self-belief and faith in oneself to combat the darkness that surrounds us. The lyrics highlight the irony of the world taking its existence for granted, and now being faced with the consequences of its actions. The metaphor of darkness is used to personify the negative energy that surrounds us.

The lyrics also touch upon our own self-doubt and the importance of believing in ourselves. The line "Blinded by the lack of faith you have in yourself" suggests that our own insecurities and lack of self-belief hinder our ability to see the potential within us. The lyrics encourage us to open our eyes and hearts to new possibilities and to have faith in ourselves.

Overall, the song Paradox is a call for action to both society and the individual to take responsibility for their actions and to have faith in themselves in order to combat the darkness that surrounds us.

Line by Line Meaning

The world never asked for anything, taken for granted it soon gave into destruction.
Humanity didn't give the universe a choice but to accept them and now they're destroying it without a second thought.

And now we're rotting in the mess that you've made, this lies on you.
The consequences of our actions are now catching up to us and it's solely our fault.

I was forged by the enemy, to take effect and bring a darkness in you.
Negative thoughts and self-doubt were implanted in us by outside forces to bring us down.

You feel it now, I'm warning you, you bite the hand that feeds you, the mind that reads you.
Now that you're feeling the effects of these negative thoughts, don't ignore them or you'll only hurt yourself in the end.

Blinded by the lack of faith you have in yourself.
Your self-doubt is blinding you from seeing your true potential and worth.

And your eyes see what they want to see, they won't open up and start to believe in me.
You're only seeing what you want to see and not willing to believe in yourself or the positive thoughts that are trying to break through.

You will not see potential in you on skin, you won't ever be so selfish to yourself.
You won't fully recognize your worth and abilities, and you shouldn't neglect yourself in the process.

Darkness, it surrounds me.
Negative thoughts are consuming and overwhelming.

Like a sheet disguising me of reaching all i'd aim to be if I believed in who I am.
These negative thoughts are disguising one's full potential and preventing them from achieving their goals and aspirations.

Not what I seem. It's harder for me.
One is not just the negative thoughts that are consuming them, it's harder for them to see their worth and potential.

I never thought I'd make a difference, to anyone or anything.
Doubt in oneself may lead to underestimating the impact they can make on the world.

I was a shadow of your conscious state of mind.
Negative thoughts can overpower and control one's mindset, making them feel like a shadow rather than an active participant in shaping their own thoughts and actions.

It is not in the stars to hold our destiny. Not is it in the sun but instead we search in ourselves.
Our fate isn't predetermined by external forces, but rather determined by the choices we make and the mindset we hold.

I can believe that you don't see the truth, see me for who i really am.
Others may not recognize the potential and worth in oneself, which can be frustrating and demoralizing.

Just open your eyes and follow your heart.
It's important to recognize one's worth and potential in order to make meaningful change in one's life.

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