Courage
Alien_Ant_Farm Lyrics


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Contrary to the matter
Who you are, you are not
Come with me, I'll show you Saturn
Planets don't quite align

You should try not to be so courageous

[Chorus]
I never said you were a mistake at all
You got it all wrong, you're misunderstanding

Traveled far for this lover
Who she was she was not
But honestly it don't matter
Aliens ain't Farmers

You should try not to be so courageous

[Chorus]

You should try not to be so courageous
These dismal moods have become contagious





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Alien Ant Farm's song "Courage" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation, but there are a few themes that can be gleaned from the words. The first verse seems to speak to identity and the idea that who we perceive ourselves to be does not always align with reality. The mention of Saturn and planets out of alignment could be a nod to the unpredictability of the universe and the idea that our lives are subject to forces beyond our control. The lines "You should try not to be so courageous" could be read as a warning against overconfidence or recklessness in the face of life's uncertainties.


The chorus provides a bit of a contrast to the first verse, with a message of reassurance and self-acceptance. The singer seems to be addressing someone who has misunderstood their intentions or motivations, perhaps mistakenly thinking that they were seen as a mistake. The lyrics seek to correct this perception and encourage the listener to hold onto their sense of self-worth.


The second verse introduces a new character, a lover who may not have been who they appeared to be. The line "Aliens ain't Farmers" is a bit of a non-sequitur but could be interpreted as a commentary on the way we classify and categorize things based on superficial observations. The verse ends with another warning against courage or boldness, suggesting that it might not be the best approach to navigating uncertain romances or other relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Contrary to the matter
Despite what may seem important or relevant


Who you are, you are not
You are not defined by your identity or external factors


Come with me, I'll show you Saturn
Let's explore something unique and different


Planets don't quite align
Things don't always fit together perfectly


You should try not to be so courageous
It's okay to be vulnerable and take things slow


I never said you were a mistake at all
I never thought negatively of you


You got it all wrong, you're misunderstanding
Your perception is inaccurate or incomplete


Traveled far for this lover
Sought-after someone despite the distance or challenge


Who she was she was not
The person wasn't who they appeared to be


But honestly it don't matter
It's not worth dwelling on or getting upset about


Aliens ain't Farmers
Things aren't always as they seem or fit into neat categories


These dismal moods have become contagious
Feeling sad or down is influencing others




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TYE ZAMORA, DRYDEN MITCHELL, MICHAEL COSGROVE, TERENCE MAURICE CORSO

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