Food for Thought
Asteria Lyrics
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We're all the same, deep inside
I'm so tired of seeing this
Smile in vain, spit in spite
We're all two-faced, we all lie
Dear friends it's that time
Why's our world so cut and dry?
Draw the line, draw the line
The perfume's lost its potence and the stench is calling out
For something hearts are burning revolution come around
Intolerance will find a way to drown out life
This world dissolves in my eyes
Open chords, open hearts
We're all the same deep inside
Why's our world so cut and dry?
Draw the line, draw the line
The perfume's lost its potence and the stench is calling out
For something hearts are burning revolution come around
Don't go it alone…
(Whatever happened to loving one another,
open up your hearts and reach out to each other)
The lyrics of Asteria's song, "Food for Thought," comment on the current state of society and call for a revolution against intolerance. The first stanza draws attention to the duality of human nature - we all have open hearts, but also have a tendency to lie and deceive. The chorus emphasizes the idea that despite our differences, we are all the same deep down, and encourages us to draw a line against the cut-and-dry norms of the world.
The second stanza speaks to the idea that things are not always what they seem - the perfume has lost its potency (representing the superficiality of the world) and the stench is calling out (representing the need for change). The bridge emphasizes the idea that intolerance will ultimately destroy life if we don't make a change. The song ends with a plea for unity and love, calling on listeners to reach out to each other and not go it alone.
Overall, "Food for Thought" presents a powerful message about the need for change and the importance of seeing beyond surface-level differences to recognize our shared humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Open chords, open hearts
Let's be open and honest with ourselves and others around us.
We're all the same, deep inside
No matter who we are or where we come from, we are all human beings with the same needs and emotions.
I'm so tired of seeing this
It's exhausting to witness the hypocrisy and inauthenticity in the world around us.
Smile in vain, spit in spite
People often put on a fake front and then lash out when they don't get what they want.
We're all two-faced, we all lie
Humans are flawed and tend to hide their true selves or lie to protect their own interests.
Dear friends it's that time
It's time for us to wake up and make a change in ourselves and the world around us.
Why's our world so cut and dry?
Why is everything so black and white, with no room for nuance or understanding?
Draw the line, draw the line
We need to take a stand and make our voices heard.
The perfume's lost its potence and the stench is calling out
The beauty of the world has faded away and the ugliness is becoming more apparent.
For something hearts are burning revolution come around
People are passionate and desperate for change - they want a revolution.
Intolerance will find a way to drown out life
If we continue to be intolerant and closed-minded, we will destroy ourselves and the world around us.
This world dissolves in my eyes
It's painful to watch the world crumble and decay before our eyes.
Don't go it alone...
We need to come together as a community and support each other instead of relying on ourselves.
(Whatever happened to loving one another, open up your hearts and reach out to each other)
Why have we stopped caring about each other and closing ourselves off? We need to open our hearts and love one another again.
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