Witness
Arcwelder Lyrics
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Can I get a witness
To your constant pain
Hear you're spinning downwards
Thought you were the same
Take some pride in who you are
Stop the tide of self defeat
Can I get a witness
Throwing rocks at glass houses shatters everything
Is there anyone I know who hasn't done the same?
But it's all their fault and you didn't do nothin' did you now?
And it's all their fault and you didn't do nothin' did you now?
Can I get a witness
Where's your sense of pride
I know you used to have one
It's been pushed aside
Think about responsibility
You don't have to be the victim
Can I get a witness
Not just one more ride
And you want to play all aces, all you have's a duce
You're the last one at the table anyway
And we all make mistakes but we all learn from them and move on
And we all make mistakes but we all learn from them and move on
Can I get a witness
Is there one at all
What's the best for yourselves
Is what you both recall
Drop it now and move along
Everyone has forgotten it
Can I get a witness
To your free fall
Cause I worry that this story's just the iceberg's tip
It gets so hard to know just what I believe
But it's all about trust and you know I trust you I do now
And it's all about trust and you know I trust you I do now
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
The song Witness by Arcwelder talks about seeking witness to someone's constant pain and the need to take pride in who you are, instead of indulging in self-defeat. The lyrics narrate the need to take responsibility for actions and not blame others for one's faults.
The first verse talks about the need for someone to witness the pain one is going through, rather than blaming others for it. The second verse talks about the feeling of neglecting oneself and the need to take responsibility for oneself. It also talks about the mistakes people make in life, but the importance of learning from them and moving forward. Finally, the lyrics talk about the need to be a witness to oneself and take responsibility for one's actions in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I get a witness
Asking for someone to acknowledge the situation
To your constant pain
Recognizing that there's a repeating issue
Hear you're spinning downwards
Acknowledging that things are getting worse
Thought you were the same
Surprised that it has come to this
Take some pride in who you are
Encourage self-respect
Stop the tide of self defeat
Discourage self-destructive behavior
Not someone to blame
Not looking to point fingers, but to find a solution
Throwing rocks at glass houses shatters everything
Criticism without understanding can cause more harm than good
Is there anyone I know who hasn't done the same?
Recognizing that everyone makes mistakes
But it's all their fault and you didn't do nothin' did you now?
Blaming others and not taking responsibility is not productive
Where's your sense of pride
Questioning why the person is behaving this way
I know you used to have one
Remembering a better time in the person's life
It's been pushed aside
Noticing that something's changed
Think about responsibility
Encouraging accountability
You don't have to be the victim
Empowering the person to change their situation
Not just one more ride
Not wanting to continue going through the motions
And you want to play all aces, all you have's a duce
Wanting to win big, but lacking the resources to do so
You're the last one at the table anyway
Feeling like they're alone in their endeavors
And we all make mistakes but we all learn from them and move on
Remembering that making mistakes is a part of life
Is there one at all
Wondering if there's anyone out there to help
What's the best for yourselves
Reminding that everyone's best interest should be kept in mind
Drop it now and move along
Encouraging the person to let go of the past
Everyone has forgotten it
Assuming that people have moved on
To your free fall
Observing that things are getting out of control
Cause I worry that this story's just the iceberg's tip
Concerned that there's more to the story
It gets so hard to know just what I believe
Feeling confused about the situation
But it's all about trust and you know I trust you I do now
Reiterating that trust is the foundation of their relationship
Can I get a witness?
Asking one more time for someone to acknowledge the situation
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