The Present
Bedhead Lyrics
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Is it ever what I wanted
Was I unhappy living in the past
Has my growth been that stunted
When to be ashamed is to be defined
And all this self awareness
The blind led by the blind
An empty conscience is sensitivity
It always comes on time
Not a second before the instant
But this year I think I'd rather be a relic
Than part of the present
The lyrics to Bedhead's song The Present explore the theme of personal growth and the struggle that often comes with it. The singer questions whether this year's gift, which symbolizes their growth and progress, is truly what they wanted or needed. They reflect on their past and wonder whether they were happier living in it or whether their growth has been hindered by their inability to let go. They also ponder whether the pressure to be self-aware and constantly ashamed of their flaws has limited their ability to truly develop.
The lyric "An empty conscience is sensitivity” suggests that the singer is struggling with feelings of guilt and shame, leading them to pretend to be more humble than they truly are in order to fit in with society's expectations. Despite always receiving gifts that come at the right time, the singer expresses a desire to be a relic, suggesting that they would rather be a part of the past than the present.
Overall, the lyrics to The Present delve into complex issues of personal growth and self-awareness, and raise thought-provoking questions about the impact of societal expectations on our ability to truly evolve.
Line by Line Meaning
It's always this year's gift
The present always refers to the current year, though it may not be something desirable.
Is it ever what I wanted
The question arises if the present is ever something that I truly desired or wanted.
Was I unhappy living in the past
There is a possibility that I might have been unhappy living in the past, and that could be why the present doesn't always appear to be a gift.
Has my growth been that stunted
It's possible that my emotional growth is hindered or limited, which makes it difficult for me to appreciate the present fully.
When to be ashamed is to be defined
There are times when I'm defined by my shame or guilt, which makes it hard for me to accept the present as it is.
And all this self awareness
All of the self-awareness that I've gained with time makes me realize the shortcomings that may prevent me from embracing the present fully.
The blind led by the blind
People who are clueless and helpless themselves are leading others, and it's causing chaos and confusion in society.
An empty conscience is sensitivity
Being overly sensitive without any valid reason is a sign of a conscience that lacks depth and meaning.
I have to pretend I'm overcome with humility
Sometimes, I have to fake humility because the situation calls for it, but I'm not truly humble, and it rubs me the wrong way.
It always comes on time
Although the present may not be something I'm looking forward to, it always arrives on time, precisely when it's supposed to.
Not a second before the instant
The present arrives precisely at the moment when it's supposed to, without any delay whatsoever.
But this year I think I'd rather be a relic
While the present may arrive on time, this year, I'm not too keen on it, and I'd instead be like a relic from the past, which I'm more comfortable embracing.
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.