Denial
Amy Dorsey Lyrics
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You look inside my other, he'll give you bad advice
I will tell you I'm OK, but deep inside I'm afraid
I don't drink holy water, I'm not a son of Christ
I ain't no black messiah, and I don't load my dice
You can tell me you're all right, but why you so afraid?
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
I don't think I'm amazing, in fact I'm quite insane
To live inside my bucket, with all my plastic chains
People tell me every time, I look at the wrong all right
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
You'll never believe it, you never believe it's you
You'll never believe it, you never believe it
Secrets told you, dreamland holds you, secrets told you
You wouldn't believe it, you couldn't conceive it
Secrets told you
You wanna receive it, you gotta believe it's you
You're on a trip already, I'm tripping out alright
I'll get there slow and steady, just sit and hold on tight
Denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
Denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's true, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's you, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
The lyrics to Amy Dorsey's song Denial describe the struggle of admitting personal flaws and fears. The singer acknowledges her own shortcomings, describing herself as "insane" and living in a "bucket" with "plastic chains." However, while she is willing to admit her faults, she sees others as being in denial about their own issues. She urges the listener to "believe it's you," implying that they have been avoiding their own personal truths.
The lines "you're on a trip already, I'm tripping out alright / I'll get there slow and steady, just sit and hold on tight" suggest that the process of overcoming denial and admitting your struggles is not easy, but it is important to hold on and keep moving forward. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this message, as the singer repeatedly urges the listener to confront their own denial.
Overall, "Denial" is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reflection and honesty. While it can be difficult to admit our own flaws and fears, it is necessary for personal growth and development. The song encourages listeners to take a hard look at themselves and their own denial, providing a much-needed wake-up call.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my only daughter, I guess I made you twice
I feel like I have the responsibility of two parents, because I made some mistakes raising you.
You look inside my other, he'll give you bad advice
If you look to your other parent for guidance, they might not lead you in the right direction.
I will tell you I'm OK, but deep inside I'm afraid
I'm putting on a brave face, but inside I'm really scared.
I don't drink holy water, I'm not a son of Christ
I'm not a religious person, and I don't pretend to be.
I ain't no black messiah, and I don't load my dice
I'm not capable of being some sort of savior, and I don't cheat to get ahead.
You can tell me you're all right, but why you so afraid?
I can see that you're scared, so why pretend that everything is okay?
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
You're refusing to believe that you have some responsibility for what's happening.
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
Your denial is preventing you from facing the truth of the situation.
You'll never believe it, you never believe it's you
You're not willing to accept any responsibility for what's happening.
I don't think I'm amazing, in fact I'm quite insane
I don't have any delusions of grandeur, and in fact I might be a little crazy.
To live inside my bucket, with all my plastic chains
I feel confined and restricted by my own choices, which aren't even meaningful.
People tell me every time, I look at the wrong all right
People are always telling me that I'm not seeing things clearly.
Secrets told you, dreamland holds you, secrets told you
You're relying on secrets and dreams to protect you, instead of facing reality.
You wouldn't believe it, you couldn't conceive it, secrets told you
You don't want to believe the truth, because it's too painful to accept.
You wanna receive it, you gotta believe it's you
If you want to take charge of the situation, you have to accept that you have a role to play.
You're on a trip already, I'm tripping out alright
You're already on your own journey, and I'm struggling to keep up.
I'll get there slow and steady, just sit and hold on tight
I'll do my best to support you, even if it takes me a while to catch up.
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
Everything will work out in the end, as long as we hang on and keep going.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN EMIL DUDAS, MARK JEFFREY HUDSON, OZZY OSBOURNE
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