Brain
B A N K S Lyrics
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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
I can see you struggling
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
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
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 everything they say!
The lyrics to B A N K S's song "Brain" speak to the idea of individuals who try too hard to fit into a certain social scene or group. The song is an observation of someone who is struggling to be considered cool by those around them. The artist could see the effort being put in to try and impress others and become part of the in-crowd.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is trying to be cool by being effortlessly cool, blending in with the social scene, and wearing clothing that they believe is "hard" or trendy. However, the artist notes that this person is actually struggling, trying to calculate each move to make sure they seem smart but not too smart that they might threaten what others are saying. The song, therefore, seems to be a warning against the dangers of trying too hard to appear cool and warns against falling into the trap of giving up individuality to fit in with a certain group.
Overall, "Brain" is a poignant observation and critique of the social pressures that can lead individuals to try too hard to fit in with a certain group. The lyrics ultimately serve as a call for individuals to be comfortable with their unique selves and not succumb to the pressures to fit in or conform.
Line by Line Meaning
But it's all the same
No matter what you do, it will always be the same as everyone else.
I could have foreseen
I knew this would happen.
That you would act like you are
I knew you would behave in this manner.
Oh so cool you seem
You think you're really cool.
Blending with that scene
You fit in with everyone else perfectly.
Wearing what you think is hard
You try to look tough by wearing certain clothes.
I can see you struggling
I can tell that you're struggling.
Boy, don't hurt your brain
Don't worry too much about it.
Thinking what you're gonna say
You're trying to come up with something to say.
'Cause everything's a game
Everything is a competition or a game to you.
Always trying to calculate
You're constantly trying to figure out what to do next.
Trying to look smart but not too smart
You want to appear intelligent but not overly so.
To threaten anything they say
To challenge anything they say.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY LAUFFER, JILLIAN ROSE BANKS
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@OliviaDT
Lyrics:
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
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
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
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 everything they say
@savannahrae9238
Banks makes me wanna sob, drink a whole bottle of rum and then go slap the fuck out of my ex. God. I love her.
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*cum
@leonardocosta2456
i feel the exact same way.
@cruisy5377
Jesse McKay OH MY
@joellen1on1
Savannah Rae don't do it!!! I did! I ended up naked passed out in his yard.
@karlareyes2149
JoEY Bouyer girl what the hell!!
@andre8458
One of the most sensual and intense songs I've ever heard
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@XXXTHREAT
That's an interesting take, I wouldn't go that far but she's the bomb fo sure