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Battle Tapes is an electro synth rock band based in Los Angeles, California.
Rhyme or Reason
Battle Tapes Lyrics
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I'm the back then
I'm the forgotten story you never tell
I'm the shed skin
I'm the discontent
I'm the came and went
I'm the lie you tell, I'm the lie you tell yourself
I'm the lights out
I'm the guard down
The batted breath you take, you take and hold
I'm a shade of doubt
I'm the mask and shroud
I'm the burning out
I'm the lie you tell, I'm the lie you tell yourself
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There ain't no rhyme or reason
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There ain't no rhyme or reason
I know the feeling when you've lost more than you've ever found
You want an explanation, as if there any doubt
Don't make this more complicated then you already have
You say its' now or never, you say it's all in the past
So you hope and you pray you until you capsize
Cause the gods they don't favor any one side
When you pretend you're not buried in a landslide
It's hard to hold your head up high
I'm the lie you tell, I'm the lie you tell yourself
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There ain't no rhyme or reason
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There ain't no rhyme or reason
The lyrics of Battle Tapes's "Rhyme or Reason" convey a sense of confusion and disillusionment. The singer embodies various emotions, including insignificance, uncertainty, and doubt. The repeated line "I'm the lie you tell, I'm the lie you tell yourself" reflects that the singer realizes that they are living a lie by pretending everything is okay when it's not.
The chorus, "There ain't no rhyme or reason," emphasizes the belief that life can be unpredictable and chaotic, and things often happen without any logic or explanation. The feeling of lost hope and despair is further accentuated by lines such as "I know the feeling when you've lost more than you've ever found," highlighting the notion of uncertainty, disorientation, and hopelessness in the face of life's challenges.
In summary, "Rhyme or Reason" represents a message of accepting the reality that life is unpredictable and chaotic, and there is no control over some life events.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pulled pin
I'm ready to explode
I'm the back then
I'm the distant past
I'm the forgotten story you never tell
I'm the memory you don't want to revisit
I'm the shed skin
I'm the discarded shell of what was once there
I'm the discontent
I'm the dissatisfaction with the present
I'm the came and went
I'm the fleetingness of life
I'm the lie you tell, I'm the lie you tell yourself
I represent the falsehoods you try to believe in
The lie you tell, the lie you tell yourself
A repetition of the previous line
I'm the lights out
I'm the darkness that comes when the lights go off
I'm the guard down
I'm the vulnerability you feel when you let your guard down
The batted breath you take, you take and hold
I'm the moment of suspense before something crucial happens
I'm a shade of doubt
I'm the shadow of uncertainty
I'm the mask and shroud
I'm the cover-up for what's underneath the surface
I'm the burning out
I'm the feeling of slowly losing your flame
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
Let's be clear about one thing
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
There is no purpose to be saved from
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
Let's reiterate one thing
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There is no explanation or justification
I know the feeling when you've lost more than you've ever found
I understand the despair of losing more than you gained in life
You want an explanation, as if there any doubt
You seek understanding, even though it won't change what happened
Don't make this more complicated then you already have
Don't overthink it
You say its' now or never, you say it's all in the past
You think it's either now or never, or it's all over
So you hope and you pray you until you capsize
You hope and pray until you can't hold on anymore
Cause the gods they don't favor any one side
There is no higher power on your side
When you pretend you're not buried in a landslide
When you deny being overwhelmed by the circumstances
It's hard to hold your head up high
It's challenging to maintain a positive attitude
If we just make one thing clear for the record baby
One more time, let's be clear about something
There ain't no rhyme and there ain't no reason to be saved from
There's nothing to explain or justify
If we make just one thing clear for the record baby
Once again, let's be clear about one thing
There ain't no rhyme or reason
There's no logic or justification
Contributed by Madelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DankUraniumYT
I was listening to this at night while driving my car and bro my ears were dancing ๐๐๐๐๐
@RnjSoloLETSDOIT
@Battle Tapes, Thank You I EXIST, IS A GOOD REASON TO BE THANKFUL
@HarryBillyBobGeorge
3:04 I feel rickrolled.
@NinJadon
Same
@OliverWolf621
Lmao
@vertimyst
I literally read this comment just as it hit that part, haha.
@joemarcervantes3673
The band should make more songs.
@ellieitt6173
Probably the best song someoneโs every told me about
@StellarStarryNight
this song fills me with such inexplicable sorrow
@BaseyMiC
I know it's weird, but I love the end of the track the most.