Propaganda
Banks;BJ Burton;Buddy Ross;Chris Kinder;Aron Forbes Lyrics
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Too many pieces to mop up, I told you this was a mistake
It's undecided, but I got to know
We been divided, but I told you so
You must have been born reciting
The most poetic ride or die death wish
But we could be different
It's something about it
I'm weaker without it
I think it's something about you
It's something 'bout this situation
The windows don't make sounds and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama, I need help
I think I made some bad decisions
The gun's abound in my love and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama I need help
Tell me tell me that it's over
And tell me that you're strong enough
Look at the mirror at my messy hair
I'm addicted to this bleed on love
I wanna be understanding but
Baby we gonna fuck this whole thing up
I-I suck aside I decided that suicide is on my side
But we could be different
The ways I would give in
There's something about it
I'm weaker without it
I think it's something about you
It's something 'bout this situation
The windows don't make sounds and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama, I need help
(I think it's something about you)
Think I made some bad decisions
The gun's abound in my love and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama, I need help
I know you call me pretty baby
I thought you'd be the one to save me baby
I know you call me pretty baby
I thought you'd be the one to save me baby
It's something 'bout this situation
The windows don't make sounds and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama, I need help
(I think it's something about you)
Something about these bad decisions
The gun's abound in my love and I'm all fucked up
I can't save myself, mama, I need some help
Mama I need some help ay yeah, ay ay ay
Mama gimme some help ah oh
And if you're really scared, then you need somebody
I really need some help, I need some help
The song "Propaganda" is a heart-wrenching track that tells a story of someone who is struggling with addiction, bad decisions, and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics describe the singer's search for a solution to their problems in propaganda, which in this case could refer to anything that promises a quick fix, but ultimately fails to deliver. The first verse suggests that the singer has made a mistake by relying on propaganda to solve their problems and that there are too many obstacles to overcome. The chorus speaks of a desire for something different, a way to let go, and the recognition that there is something about the person they are struggling with that is causing such a strong emotional attachment.
The second verse is more descriptive of the singer's state of mind. They are all "fucked up" and cannot save themselves; they need help, and they know that they have made bad decisions in the past. The singer's reliance on someone they thought could save them is emphasized in the repeated line, "I thought you'd be the one to save me baby." The bridge of the song delivers a clear message that the singer knows they need help but are unable to do it alone or even with a single person. They need dedicated support from someone or a network to come out of their addiction or depression.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought you found what you wanted in the propaganda
You believed what you were told in the propaganda and thought it would bring you what you wanted.
Too many pieces to mop up, I told you this was a mistake
There are too many consequences to clean up, and I warned you about this mistake.
It's undecided, but I got to know
I am unsure, but I need to find out the truth.
We been divided, but I told you so
We are separated, but I warned you about this outcome.
You must have been born reciting
You seem to have a natural talent for reciting things like propaganda.
The most poetic ride or die death wish
You have an extremely powerful wish to die, which you portray in a poetic manner.
But we could be different
We have the potential to be unique from others.
The ways I would give in
I am willing to compromise and give in.
It's something about it
There's something about it that makes it attractive.
I'm weaker without it
I feel like I'm lacking when I don't have it.
I think it's something about you
I think it's because of you and your influence.
It's something 'bout this situation
There's something about this situation that makes it unique or difficult.
The windows don't make sounds and I'm all fucked up
The silence is making me feel uneasy and troubled.
I can't save myself, mama, I need help
I can't fix this on my own, I need assistance.
I think I made some bad decisions
I've made poor choices that have led me to this point.
The gun's abound in my love and I'm all fucked up
My emotions are causing me to feel overwhelmed and out of control.
Tell me tell me that it's over
Tell me that this situation is finished and resolved.
And tell me that you're strong enough
Assure me that you have the strength to make it through this with me.
Look at the mirror at my messy hair
I'm disheveled and unkempt right now.
I'm addicted to this bleed on love
I'm hooked on this turbulent and painful love.
I wanna be understanding but
I want to be empathetic and comprehend the situation, but it's difficult.
Baby we gonna fuck this whole thing up
We're going to mess up and ruin everything.
I-I suck aside I decided that suicide is on my side
As a failure, I think suicide is my final out.
I know you call me pretty baby
I know that you call me beautiful, lovely or attractive.
I thought you'd be the one to save me baby
I believed that you would rescue me from this situation.
Something about these bad decisions
These poor choices are causing something that is hard to define.
Mama I need some help ay yeah, ay ay ay
I desperately need assistance, oh yeah.
Mama gimme some help ah oh
Mama grant me your help, ah oh.
And if you're really scared, then you need somebody
If you're fearful, you require someone to lean on for support.
I really need some help, I need some help
I honestly need help, I require assistance to cope with this.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aron Forbes, Jillian Banks, Tim Anderson
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