These Walls
Another Mask Lyrics
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Whatever keeps you alive, whatever makes you happy now
And play your stupid games yourself
Whatever keeps you alive, whatever makes you satisfied
Over and over again
We're running in circles
And this story is growing old
You take these pictures off the wall
These walls can never hold us
And I see you're taking every chance to run
Wouldn't that be enough to hold you?
Do you have something to say before you go?
Over and over again
We're running in circles
And this story is growing old
Over and over again
We've been here before
But it seems like something remains untold
Hiding from the answers like before
We are falling faster to the floor
Wouldn't that be enough to hold you?
Do you have something to say before you go?
(These walls can never hold us)
We're falling to the floor, falling to the floor yeah
These walls can never hold us, these walls can never hold us
The lyrics of "These Walls" by Another Mask convey a sense of frustration and the need to break free. The opening lines suggest that the singer has given up trying to control someone else's actions and allows them to do whatever they want as long as it makes them "happy" and "satisfied". However, the repetition of the lines "whatever keeps you alive" suggests that the things they are doing may not be the healthiest.
The chorus is a repetitive cycle that the singer is tired of. They feel as if they are running in circles, and the story is getting old. The line "these walls can never hold us" suggests a sense of entrapment, possibly in relationships or societal expectations. The dismissive tone towards playing "stupid games" also indicates a deeper sense of disillusionment or apathy towards previously enjoyable activities.
The song's bridge is a plea for closure from the person the song is directed towards. The singer asks if there is anything they would like to say or add before they leave, and the repetition of "falling to the floor" indicates that they feel as if they are losing ground. If we take the phrase "These Walls" as a metaphor, we can see that the song refers to breaking through walls of self-imposed limitations, toxic relationships, or other societal barricades to achieve freedom and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you can do everything you want
You have the freedom to pursue whatever you desire
Whatever keeps you alive, whatever makes you happy now
As long as it gives you joy and satisfaction, pursue what keeps you going
And play your stupid games yourself
You can indulge in your own meaningless distractions
Whatever keeps you alive, whatever makes you satisfied
As long as it gives you fulfillment and pleasure, pursue what keeps you going
Over and over again
Repeatedly
We're running in circles
We are not making any real progress, just going around in circles
And this story is growing old
This situation or experience is becoming tiresome
You take these pictures off the wall
You are removing the reminders of the past
These walls can never hold us
We are not confined to any space or situation
And I see you're taking every chance to run
You are taking every opportunity to escape or leave this situation
Wouldn't that be enough to hold you?
Is there anything that could make you stay or be content?
Do you have something to say before you go?
Is there anything you want to express or communicate before you leave?
We've been here before
This experience is not new to us
But it seems like something remains untold
It appears that there is something left unsaid or unaddressed
Hiding from the answers like before
We are evading the truth or refusing to confront it
We are falling faster to the floor
We are losing control and descending quickly into chaos
We're falling to the floor, falling to the floor yeah
We are losing our balance and stability
These walls can never hold us, these walls can never hold us
We are not limited or controlled by any external factors
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.