With success came a strong sense of discouragement regarding the future of his career. Ian chose to take a break from music to attend Indiana University. He graduated in 2016, triple majoring in business. He took his shot at the American Dream by accepting a job offer in Anheuser-Busch's’ Global Management Program. Within eight months, he was offered a promotion and raise that would entail 60+ hour work weeks. He turned down the offer to pursue his music career instead.
“Working in corporate America was a struggle for me,” Ian noted. “I found myself waking up every day feeling like a prisoner. I started writing music again as an outlet to express my frustrations.”
That fall he released his debut single “My Friends Are Robots”, an ode to the lack of creativity and self-expression he experienced while working in corporate America. He followed up with the hard-hitting, alt-anthem “A Painting in Paris”, paying tribute to the vanity of his generation. He captured a feeling and emotion he feels his generation is experiencing — uncertainty surrounding how we present ourselves in a digital world.
Mirrors
Arrested Youth Lyrics
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I'm keep on running for something, I'm keep on running
I got this thoughts inside my head
That I been too afraid to talk about
Cause if we talk about there really nothing left to talk about
So I block 'em out
All this voices at the Coffee shop
The people are like dogs, Yeah they bark a lot
Away from all the issues of the humanity
I know I'm not the only one who feels the pain of growing up
Then looking back, just to figure out how much we all really had
Someone tell me how did I get here
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
When, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
Early in the morning I wake up and burn the coffee
As I'm staring out the window, watching people, watching something
I find it kinda crazy how we like to play the victim
We clearly were the cooperate of the dysfunction in the system
It's like something there missing, I'm sitting in my kitchen
Staring back at my reflection as the society is the dirty dishes
Someone tell me how did I get here
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
When, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
Someone tell me how did I get here
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
When, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
Tell me how did I get here
Tell me how did I get here
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
Someone tell me how did I get here
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
When, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I keep on running from something, I keep on running
The lyrics of Arrested Youth’s song “Mirrors” are about the anxiety and stress that comes with growing up in today’s society. The opening line “Someone tell me how did I get here” suggests that the singer is feeling lost and unsure about how he ended up where he is in life. He continues to express that he feels like he is always running from something or someone, and that he is unable to confront the thoughts in his head.
The singer acknowledges that he is not the only one who feels this way, and that many people find themselves trying to find some sort of relief from the issues of humanity. He references “all the voices at the coffee shop” and compares people to dogs barking, suggesting that everyone has their own noise that they are trying to block out. The singer then reflects on his own actions and admits to being a part of the dysfunction in society.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is constantly running from something and cannot even look at himself in the mirror. He is clearly struggling with self-acceptance and finding a sense of identity in a world that can often feel overwhelming.
Overall, the lyrics of “Mirrors” touch on themes of anxiety, identity, and society. The singer is grappling with the pressures of growing up and is looking for a sense of purpose and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone tell me how did I get here
I am lost and confused and I need someone to help me understand how I ended up in this situation
I'm keep on running for something, I'm keep on running
I am constantly trying to find something or escape from something
I got this thoughts inside my head
There are thoughts inside my head that I am struggling to deal with
That I been too afraid to talk about
These thoughts are scary and I don't want to discuss them with anyone
Cause if we talk about there really nothing left to talk about
If I reveal all my thoughts and feelings, then there will be nothing left to talk about
So I block 'em out
I avoid thinking about these thoughts and try to distract myself from them
All this voices at the Coffee shop
There are so many opinions and voices around, especially at public spaces like coffee shops
The people are like dogs, Yeah they bark a lot
People are noisy, opinionated, and can be like dogs, barking and making a lot of noise
If you like me you probably find to find some sanity
If you are like me, you probably seek to find some peace in the midst of all this chaos
Away from all the issues of the humanity
I want to distance myself from all the problems and issues that affect humanity
I know I'm not the only one who feels the pain of growing up
We are all struggling with the pain and challenges of growing up, and I am not the only one
Then looking back, just to figure out how much we all really had
When we look back, we realize how much we had and how we took it all for granted
When, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I am so ashamed and disappointed in myself that I can't even look at my own reflection
Early in the morning I wake up and burn the coffee
I am so lost and consumed with my own thoughts that I even burn my own coffee
As I'm staring out the window, watching people, watching something
I am just observing and trying to make sense of everything happening around me
I find it kinda crazy how we like to play the victim
It's ridiculous how we often blame others or circumstances for our own problems and failures
We clearly were the cooperate of the dysfunction in the system
We cannot deny that we are part of the problem and the dysfunction in our society and its systems
It's like something there missing, I'm sitting in my kitchen
There is something missing in my life and I am trying to figure it out while sitting alone in my kitchen
Staring back at my reflection as the society is the dirty dishes
As I stare at my own reflection, I see society's problems reflected back at me, almost like dirty dishes
Tell me how did I get here
I am begging for someone to explain how I ended up in this place in my life
Writer(s): Ian Johnson, Michael Costanzo
Contributed by Olivia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@meganleith666
Lyrics:
[Intro]
Someone tell me, how did I get here?
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
[Verse 1]
I got these thoughts inside my head that I've been to afraid to talk about
'Cause if we talked them out, there'd be nothing left to talk about
So I block them out, all these voices at the coffeeshop
People are like dogs, yeah, they bark a lot
If you're like me, then you're probably trying to find some sanity
Away from all the issues in humanity
I know I'm not the only one who feels the pain of growing up
Then looking back, just to figure out how much we all really had
[Chorus]
Someone tell me, how did I get here?
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
When I can't even look myself in the mirror
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
[Verse 2]
Early in the morning I wake up and burn the coffee
As I'm staring out the window watching people watching something
I find it kinda crazy how we like to play the victim
When clearly we're the culprit of this function in the system
It's like there's something missing, I'm sitting in my kitchen
Staring back at my reflection that's inside these dirty dishes
[Chorus]
Someone tell me, how did I get here?
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
When I can't even look myself in the mirror
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
Someone tell me, how did I get here?
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
When I can't even look myself in the mirror
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
[Bridge]
(Tell me, how did I get here?)
(Tell me, how did I get here?)
[Outro]
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
Someone tell me, how did I get here?
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
When I can't even look myself in the mirror
(I keep on running from something, I keep on running)
@monkizaki1440
And two thousand years ago Jesus said:
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5)
Oh how the youth seeks approval, yet not knowing who themselves are. How the youth cries out for order in their life, yet they are always quick for rebellion. How the youth feels poor in spirit, yet indulges in things that are deadly to the spirit. Those who have eyes to read, read. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21), so why have you kept your treasures in places where it ages and rusts? Because so will your heart age and rust along with it. You rise up because you wish to change the world, through "freedom" and "self-expression," yet you end up following the steps of the world, being changed by the world. You seek nothing new. Your attempts to be freed are flawed just like your spirit is flawed as well, and all of this, not because of particular situations in your childhood or teenage years, but because of sin. You walk like the blind and you listen to the blind and all of this to lose your soul not just here on earth but for eternity also.
Jesus gave man a path to walk on, one that cleans the unclean, one that will give life to the spirit. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”, and this, free to all who are seeking truth and not mere pleasure or temporal happiness.
God wants you to live, but in spirit, because just as your flesh will one day die, so will your spirit die because of sin. Sin is what has you in heavy chains, sin is what has led to your misery, sin is what made you rebel against God, who is a God of Love. So here you say "I hate you God" but then you cry "I want love...". So I repeat, the blind will follow the blind, not knowing what they say or think, but simply reacting to the flesh. Unable to discern sin which is spiritual, because they are dead in spirit.
Let's say you broke the law, and you have a list of fines. But, the judge tells you, "Well, it seems that a man has paid your fines. So, despite your crime, you're free to go, and this still being legal and just." You can be set free from the world, through Jesus who died for you, He shed blood for your freedom, Jesus paid your fine, so you won't be counted in the judgment to come by a Holy and Angry God. But this, only to those who surrender everything to Jesus, following him and repenting of the path you’ve walked on praising sin. This is the choice all men have to do. You are either a slave to sin and this world waiting for eternal condemnation in hell to come. Or a free man living a holy life, waiting for the Kingdom of God to Come. Choose.
Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
@LiebeMeinesLebens05
Absolutely mindblowing how this guy has that much talent but so few listeners.
@jackjames8962
Give It time
@cadentomko8028
It's multiple people in the band gotta give props to all of em
@shrimpguy478
give it a secon one helps? ;) :p
@pauld9537
@@shrimpguy478 2021
@Bbqeee
@@pauld9537 2022
@happypill3371
Everyone here has a great taste in music.
@selenaytoker
thx
@selenaytoker
come here and listen this song again
@happypill3371
@@selenaytoker Haha I did, I listen to it quite often because it's in my playlist. Write this again in two years :D