Poseidon
Bad Business Lyrics
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not honesty not skill
there's something more making these marks sing
i always knew that this would take so much more effort
than anything i've ever done
but it seems that knowing and doing
aren't as closely married as we'd like to think
every decision made with confidence and control
that's when you know its true value as something that's truly worthwhile
if you risk nothing then this doesn't mean enough
so let's push this
i'm pushing it
we're pushing this
i'm pushing this
this is something worthwhile
The lyrics to Bad Business's song "Poseidon" speak to the struggle of finding one's voice in a world that values appearances over substance. The opening lines describe the tension between relying on visual cues while yearning for something deeper - a voice that can truly express oneself. The following lines suggest that success is not solely a matter of "honesty or skill," but is instead rooted in the mysterious "something more" that animates our artistic or professional efforts.
The chorus acknowledges the difficulties that come with this pursuit - the unrelenting effort required to truly succeed, as well as the fragility of our endeavors. Despite the risks involved, however, the singer asserts that "if you risk nothing then this doesn't mean enough" - in other words, only by pushing ourselves to our limits and confronting the possibility of failure can we truly find meaning in what we do. The song closes with an invocation to "push this" - to commit fully to our goals and pursue them with unwavering determination.
Overall, the lyrics to "Poseidon" offer a potent reflection on the challenges of creative and professional ventures, and emphasize the importance of taking risks and pushing oneself to truly succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
so dependent on sight and yet still grasping for a voice
Although we heavily rely on our vision to understand the world around us, we still struggle to fully express ourselves and convey our thoughts.
not honesty not skill
Success in business often has little to do with honesty or genuine skill.
there's something more making these marks sing
There are intangible qualities that make a business successful beyond just surface-level competency.
i always knew that this would take so much more effort than anything i've ever done
Starting and growing a business requires more perseverance and hard work than any other challenge I have faced.
but it seems that knowing and doing aren't as closely married as we'd like to think
Simply knowing what needs to be done does not necessarily translate into taking action and achieving one's goals as easily or quickly as we might hope.
every decision made with confidence and control
In order to succeed, it's essential to make decisions with a sense of assurance and certainty.
and when this can all be ruined by just one mistake that's when you know its true value as something that's truly worthwhile
The true measure of a successful business is revealed when a single mistake has the potential to erase everything that has been accomplished, highlighting the value and importance of all that came before it.
if you risk nothing then this doesn't mean enough
Taking chances and being willing to accept risk is essential for achieving anything of real value or significance in business or in life.
so let's push this
We must constantly strive to improve and take our business to the next level, even if it is already successful.
i'm pushing it
As an entrepreneur, I am personally invested and committed to pushing my business to greater heights.
we're pushing this
My team and I are all working together to drive the growth and success of our business.
this is something worthwhile
Despite the challenges and struggles of running a business, the ultimate reward is building something that is truly worthwhile and fulfilling in its own right.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.