Slice of Life
Android Lust Lyrics
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So I opened it out
To destroy what you thought was difference
So I lied to you once again
So I painted over you once again
So I die before you
What's the difference?
Come clearly where the flavor is
Seen here in black and white
You've got two seconds baby boy
In burning light white light
What's the difference?
Shivering under lampposts
Shivering under glass
You're standing on charisma again
God knows it cannot last
What's the difference?
Ice inside your body
Blood inside your soul
Yet still twelve faces stand around
Hugging your skinny bones
What's the difference?
Slice of life
And the car opened up to so much more
And the money is brighter with a wider smile
And the problem expands inside your head
I am your slice of life
The song "Slice of Life" by Android Lust is a poignant and thought-provoking piece about the complexity of human relationships and the constant struggle for identity and purpose. The first verse speaks of a gaze meeting and the singer opening up to destroy what their significant other thought made them different. This may refer to the constant need for conformity in a relationship and the pressure one may feel to mesh with their partner's ideals and goals.
The next verse talks about lying and painting over the partner, showcasing the singer's feeling of being trapped and suffocated in the relationship. The line "So I die before you, what's the difference?" could symbolize the futility of their existence and the meaninglessness of the relationship.
The chorus invites the listener to come to where the flavor is seen in black and white, where they only have two seconds to make a decision in the white light. This could signify the fear of making decisions that could make or break the relationship, and the need for clarity and confidence in one's choices. The succeeding verses speak of the physical and metaphorical shivering, the conflict between charisma and reality, and the dichotomy between the physical body and the soul.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the complexities of relationships, wrapped in haunting and poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Her gaze hit the side of mine
When she looked over at me, our eyes met
So I opened it out
In response, I opened my own eyes wider
To destroy what you thought was difference
I did it to show that the things that make us different aren't so important
So I lied to you once again
I have lied to you before, and I'm doing it again
So I painted over you once again
I've tried to cover up who you really are before, and I'm doing it again
So I die before you
I am willing to give up everything before you do
What's the difference?
But does it really matter?
Come clearly where the flavor is
Pay attention to what really matters
Seen here in black and white
It's crystal clear
You've got two seconds baby boy
You only have a short amount of time
In burning light white light
To see things clearly
Shivering under lampposts
Feeling cold and exposed
Shivering under glass
Like being out in the cold without proper protection
You're standing on charisma again
You're relying on your charm to get by
God knows it cannot last
But you know deep down that won't work forever
Ice inside your body
Feeling cold on the inside
Blood inside your soul
Intense emotions stirring beneath the surface
Yet still twelve faces stand around
Despite this, there are still many people watching
Hugging your skinny bones
Watching you, but incapable of truly knowing you
Slice of life
This is what life is really like
And the car opened up to so much more
There's so much more to life than what we see in front of us
And the money is brighter with a wider smile
You might think more money will make you happier, but it won't
And the problem expands inside your head
Your own problems will just keep growing
I am your slice of life
I am your reality-check, reminding you of what really matters
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.