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PARADOX
Artch Lyrics
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Never settle for the second-best.
Never play it cheap.
Paradox; If you hide your feelings
Just to be; Nobody's fool
You'll learn; that the master kicks the mule
Stargazer, your castle's gonna fall.
Daydreamer! What do ya' do ?
When your dreams turn on you.
Stick to basics, don't
fiddle about
Make your move the minute you're able,
let nothing knock you out.
Paradox; If you wait and wonder
Just to be; Sure you ain't misled
You'll learn; the others are way-ahead
Tail-chaser, always the last in line,
dragging way-behind.
Hey, stranger! What ya' say ?
Ain't it time for you to realize
that there ain't no easy-way.
No easy-way
Take my advice, you must try to hold-on.
Don't close your eyes, keep your feet on the ground
Don't stop at anything always
play for keeps.
Don't settle down for the second best
That's just playin'-it cheap.
Paradox; If you hide your feelings
Just to be; Nobody's fool
You'll learn; that the master kicks the mule
Tail chaser, you're the last in line,
draggling way-behind
Hey, stranger! What ya' say ?
Ain't it time for you to realize
that there ain't no easy-way
In the song Paradox by Artch, the lyrics speak about the importance of staying true to oneself and not settling for less. The first stanza talks about the need to never settle for the second-best and to always play for keeps. This emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's goals with full dedication and not giving up easily.
The chorus of the song talks about the paradox of hiding one's feelings just to avoid being seen as a fool. The lyrics suggest that if you do this, you will learn that the master will kick you like a mule. This can be interpreted as a warning against suppressing one's feelings and not standing up for oneself, as it would lead to regretful consequences.
The second stanza talks about the dangers of procrastination and the need to seize opportunities as soon as they arise. The chorus is repeated to emphasize that waiting and wondering could cause one to fall behind and end up dragging way-behind. The song concludes with the advice to keep pushing forward, even when the going gets tough, because there is no easy-way in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop at nothing, and always play for keeps.
Never settle for anything less than your best. Always strive to win and achieve your goals, no matter what obstacles you face.
Never play it cheap.
Don't take shortcuts or compromise your standards in order to succeed. Always do the right thing and work hard to achieve success.
If you hide your feelings just to be nobody's fool
Don't pretend to be someone you're not or suppress your true feelings in order to avoid being taken advantage of or looking foolish. Be true to yourself and express your emotions honestly.
You'll learn that the master kicks the mule.
If you allow yourself to be manipulated and controlled by others, you'll end up getting hurt in the end. Don't let anyone take advantage of you.
Stargazer, your castle's gonna fall. You'll be left with nothing at all.
If you focus too much on your dreams and neglect your responsibilities or relationships, you'll end up losing everything that's important to you.
Daydreamer! What do ya' do ? When your dreams turn on you.
When your dreams don't come true or your expectations are shattered, it's important to face reality and learn from your mistakes. Don't let disappointment or failure defeat you.
Stick to basics, don't fiddle about. Make your move the minute you're able, let nothing knock you out.
Stick to your core values and don't get distracted by unnecessary details or obstacles. When the opportunity arises, take action immediately and don't let anything stop you from achieving your goals.
If you wait and wonder just to be sure you ain't misled. You'll learn the others are way-ahead
If you hesitate and doubt yourself too much, you'll fall behind the competition and miss out on opportunities. Take risks and trust your instincts.
Tail-chaser, always the last in line, dragging way-behind.
If you constantly chase after others and try to imitate their success, you'll always be one step behind and never truly achieve your own goals. Be a leader, not a follower.
Ain't it time for you to realize that there ain't no easy-way.
There are no shortcuts or easy paths to success. It takes hard work, perseverance, and dedication to achieve your goals.
Take my advice, you must try to hold-on. Don't close your eyes, keep your feet on the ground.
Don't give up on your dreams, even when times are tough. Stay grounded and focused on reality, but also maintain a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
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Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Artch where are you? We need more soul and real power in metal- fuck modern metal. When thrash and speed and black metal took over that was the end of a once great music form. I couldn't stand the rubbish coming out- grunge and all that. I stopped listening to new "music" in the 90s. Bought Tool- just bullshit couldn't even listen to them and all the rest are just the same rubbish. This guy can sing- he isn't just moaning and screaming although the occasional scream never hurt.