Purpose
B-Film Etc. Lyrics

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Why don't you send for me?
Can't you see that I'm suffering down here
It's a mess, just catastrophes down here, oh
Why can't you fix it all?
Mystical, it's a paradox, yeah
Let us bleed but you claim to be God
Don't wanna assume what your movements are
What else can we do to be good enough?

I think you're doing it on purpose
Ooh, we're making progress
Thank you for the flowers
But you never show me that it's worth it
The world is on fire
I wanna know why
Like you're doing it on purpose
Maybe it's not right
Questioning your mind
Awake just thinking, how could it be worth it?
The world is on fire
I wanna know why
Beautiful symphony
Set ablaze, burning brilliantly, oh
How can we earn your sympathy, oh
Wine tastings or a water tow
How you drink depends on where you're born
Can't you see it, are you here or no?
Don't wanna assume what your movements are
What else can we do to be good enough?
I think you're doing it on purpose
Ooh, we're making progress
Thank you for the flowers
But you never show me that it's worth it
The world is on fire
I wanna know why
Like you're doing it on purpose
Maybe it's not right
Questioning your mind
Awake just thinking, how could it be worth it?
The world is on fire
I wanna know why
I wanna know why

Hey
I wanna know why

Overall Meaning

The song "Purpose" by B-Film Etc. is a contemplative track that questions the actions and motives of a higher power, possibly God. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and despair in the face of seemingly constant challenges and disasters in the world. The singer wonders why God would allow such suffering and chaos to exist, leading them to question if it's intentional. Despite expressing gratitude for small gestures of kindness, such as receiving flowers, the singer ultimately wants to understand the purpose behind the world's turmoil.

The lyrics also touch on social and cultural divides, with lines like "How you drink depends on where you're born." This further emphasizes the idea that some things in life, such as privilege and access to resources, are determined by factors beyond an individual's control. The song ends with a poignant plea for answers and understanding, as the singer states "I wanna know why."

Overall, "Purpose" is a thought-provoking and introspective track that grapples with complex themes of faith, suffering, and justice.

Line by Line Meaning

Why don't you send for me?
I am going through a tough time, so why haven't you checked on me?

Can't you see that I'm suffering down here
It's obvious that I'm struggling and in pain.

It's a mess, just catastrophes down here, oh
Everything is in chaos and nothing seems to be going right.

Why can't you fix it all?
Is it too much to ask for you to make things better and fix everything?

Mystical, it's a paradox, yeah
Your ways are mysterious and confusing, creating a paradox.

Let us bleed but you claim to be God
We are suffering but you claim to be all-knowing and all-powerful like God.

Don't wanna assume what your movements are
I don't want to make assumptions about your actions and motivations.

What else can we do to be good enough?
What else can we do to earn your favor and approval?

I think you're doing it on purpose
I believe you are causing these problems intentionally.

Ooh, we're making progress
Even though everything seems hopeless, we are making small progress towards a solution.

Thank you for the flowers
I appreciate the kind gestures and gifts, but they don't make up for the bigger issues at hand.

But you never show me that it's worth it
Your actions don't show me that anything is getting better or that it's worth sticking around for.

The world is on fire
The world is in chaos and everything seems to be falling apart.

I wanna know why
I want to know what is causing all of this pain and suffering.

Maybe it's not right
Perhaps the situation we are in isn't fair or just.

Questioning your mind
I am questioning your thoughts and intentions.

Awake just thinking, how could it be worth it?
I am awake and constantly thinking about whether or not it's worth it to keep going through this pain and struggle.

Beautiful symphony
Life is supposed to be a beautiful symphony, but it feels like it's crashing down.

Set ablaze, burning brilliantly, oh
Everything is falling apart and burning intensely.

How can we earn your sympathy, oh
What can we do to make you sympathize with our situation?

Wine tastings or a water tow
What you like or how you react depends on where you come from or what you have experienced.

Can't you see it, are you here or no?
Are you present and aware of what's happening or are you ignoring our suffering?

I wanna know why
I want to understand what is causing all of this pain and chaos.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brittany Habermehl

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