Monochrome
Alex Yarmak Lyrics
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Waited to receive my own dose of relief
It′s a shame that all of it melted
You should've known that you′ve lost your control
And now it's time for a little adjustment
I don't care if you learned anything
It′s not my fault that you live in denial
Is that who you wanted to be?
Not everything is black or white,
There′s so much more to see
You will not make me colorblind
It's time for you to leave
Hire slow, fire fast, it′s easy
Stick to your guns, there's no other way
Don′t try to reach an agreement
If you want to change something
You're a coward
Haven′t you dreamed of a different life?
Well, it's not too late
To change your mind
Not everything is black or white,
There's so much more to see
You will not make me colorblind
It′s time for you to leave
Not everything is black or white,
There′s so much more to see
You will not make me colorblind
It's time for you to leave
The lyrics of Alex Yarmak's song Monochrome speak to themes of control, adjustment, and changing one's perspective in life. The opening lines, "Waisted all these years to be connected / Waited to receive my own dose of relief" convey a sense of disappointment and frustration, suggesting that the singer has been seeking some sort of relief or understanding for a long time, but has yet to find it.
The chorus, "Not everything is black or white / There's so much more to see / You will not make me colorblind / It's time for you to leave" speaks to the idea that there is more to life than just the extremes of black or white, and that the singer is unwilling to be limited or controlled by others. The subsequent lines, "Hire slow, fire fast, it's easy / Stick to your guns, there's no other way / Don't try to reach an agreement / If you want to change something" suggest that the singer is advocating for self-determination and the need to stand firm in one's beliefs and values, even if it means making difficult decisions along the way.
The final verse, "You're a coward / Haven’t you dreamed of a different life? / Well, it's not too late / To change your mind" seems to address someone who is perhaps trying to control or limit the singer, encouraging them to break free and take control of their own destiny.
Overall, the lyrics of Monochrome are expressive and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to think beyond the limitations of black and white thinking and strive for greater understanding and personal agency in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Waisted all these years to be connected
I have spent all of these years trying to connect with something or someone, but it seems like a lost cause.
Waited to receive my own dose of relief
I have been waiting for so long to feel a sense of relief but it hasn't come yet.
It's a shame that all of it melted
All of my efforts and hopes have melted away and it's a shame that it has come to this.
You should've known that you've lost your control
You should have realized that you have lost control of the situation or yourself.
And now it's time for a little adjustment
It's time for a small but necessary change to be made.
I don't care if you learned anything
I am indifferent to whether or not you have learned anything from our experiences together.
It's not my fault that you live in denial
I am not responsible for your unwillingness to accept certain truths.
Is that who you wanted to be?
Is this really the person you aspired to become?
Not everything is black or white, There's so much more to see
Life is not always as simple as black and white; there are many nuances and complexities to explore.
You will not make me colorblind
I will not allow you to blind me to the beauty and diversity of the world around me.
It's time for you to leave
It's time for you to depart or remove yourself from my life and my journey.
Hire slow, fire fast, it's easy
A wise business strategy is to take your time hiring, but be quick to let someone go if they aren't a good fit.
Stick to your guns, there's no other way
Stay true to your convictions and beliefs, even if it's challenging to do so.
Don't try to reach an agreement, if you want to change something
If you truly want to effect change, don't bother trying to reach a middle ground with people who are resistant to change.
You're a coward
You lack courage or bravery.
Haven't you dreamed of a different life?
Have you never envisioned a life that looks or feels different from the one you are living now?
Well, it's not too late
It's never too late to change directions or pursue something new.
Writer(s): Alex Yarmak
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@meepmeep9943
Absolutely amazing! You need more subs man, super underrated. I’ve listened to your hydrogen cover at least 20 times this past week, real damn shame you aren’t at like 2 mil!
@AlexYarmak
Doing my best, man! Thanks for the support, glad you like both my original stuff and covers.
@viganosmani3137
Just got this on my discover weekly - perfect!
Love the riffs and the chorus is super catchy - neat use of synths as well
Top work!
@chpe2501
You are my go to for hype music, years later you still set it on fire. <3
@antarius46
Couple of days late to the party, but this slapped me in the FACE today after I saw it in my subscription list... I'm off to Spotify to add it to my Yarmak playlist!
@drewboyd3788
such a banger!!!
@warriorofhope123
Love it!
@atlasnovalis
Accidentally stumbled upon this song...
I'm not dissapointed.
@yogurtmale2365
Certified banger
@redlight8175
i heard you in spotify brutal doom playlist while playing i had to save and quit to find out more