Brain
BANKS Lyrics

The lyrics of Banks's song "Brain" highlight the frustration and the futility of trying to fit in with a certain crowd. The song seems to be directed towards someone who is struggling to impress those around them, trying to be perceived as cool and gaining acceptance. The lines "But it's all the same, I could have foreseen that you would act like you are, oh so cool you seem, blending with that scene, wearing what you think is hard" reflects the idea that most people conform to a stereotype or are trying to blend in with the crowd, struggling to show their true selves.

The chorus, "I can see you struggling, boy, don't hurt your brain. Thinking what you're gonna say, 'cause everything's a game. Always trying to calculate, trying to look smart but not too smart, to threaten anything they say" signifies the constant pressure of having to calculate one's words, actions, and appearance in order to fit in or be accepted. Banks captures the futility and mental strain in trying to please others, and how it can be draining, hence the repeated refrain of "boy, don't hurt your brain."

Overall, "Brain" is a powerful commentary on societal pressure and the struggle to be oneself in the face of conformity. The lyrics urge the listener to be true to themselves, to not worry about conforming and to not hurt themselves in the process of trying to fit in.