Not Again
Better Left for Tomorrow Lyrics
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All your words were hollow
You built a structure to fall back on
A backbone for your defense
And yet once again
You prove you're spineless
Epithets and hate plague our soil
They carved it in our snow
But still you're too slow
You pretend to sit helpless
Now you reap what you sowed
Don't go here
That mask barely conceals
The truth of what they built
Don't go here
Their identity revealed
Absent feeling of any guilt
You had your chance
To stand tall
You fucking blew it
No statement for five days
Yet you fucking knew it
They used to tow the line
Now they stepped clean over
Splashed their hate on our walls
Used your silence as cover
When it came to money or morals
We all know what you chose
Yesterday's pretense of inclusion
Is to(Day) a joke of a vision
Don't go here
That mask barely conceals
The truth of what they built
Don't go here
Their identity revealed
Absent feeling of any guilt
You had your chance
To stand tall
You fucking blew it
Finally issued a statement
Yeah there's nothing to it
Keep preaching diversity
Like we're fucking clueless
But god forbid you ever
Follow through with
Anything
You fucking cowards
The lyrics of Better Left for Tomorrow's song "Not Again" address the theme of deception and hypocrisy. The opening lines, "You lied, all your words were hollow," set the tone for the song, expressing a sense of betrayal. The lyrics suggest that the person being referred to built a facade or structure to protect themselves, but it ultimately crumbles due to their lack of integrity. The line "And yet once again, you prove you're spineless" highlights the recurring nature of this person's deceit.
The lyrics also touch upon the presence of hate and division within society. The lines "Epithets and hate plague our soil, they carved it in our snow" metaphorically depict the persistence of discrimination and prejudice. The mention of "Christchurch in Syracuse" refers to specific incidents where hatred and violence were directed towards certain communities. The lyrics imply that the individual being addressed is aware of these issues but fails to address them adequately, choosing instead to remain silent as they benefit from the status quo.
The refrain, "Don't go here, that mask barely conceals the truth of what they built," suggests that the person being referred to hides behind a false facade, pretending to be helpless and innocent while they are fully aware of the harmful actions taking place. The lyrics criticize their lack of accountability and the absence of guilt for their actions.
In the latter part of the song, the lyrics express frustration with the individual's empty promises and lack of follow-through. They condemn the person for preaching diversity but failing to take any meaningful action. The final lines, "But god forbid you ever follow through with anything, you fucking cowards," serve as a powerful condemnation of their inaction and cowardice.
Overall, "Not Again" by Better Left for Tomorrow is a song that exposes and criticizes the deceit, hypocrisy, and lack of accountability present in various aspects of society.
Line by Line Meaning
You lied
You were deceitful and dishonest
All your words were hollow
Everything you said lacked sincerity or meaning
You built a structure to fall back on
You created a framework or excuse for your actions
A backbone for your defense
A support or justification for your defensive stance
And yet once again
Despite previous instances, once again
You prove you're spineless
You demonstrate a lack of courage or strength
Epithets and hate plague our soil
Derogatory words and intense hatred corrupt our society
They carved it in our snow
They etched their hateful messages in our environment
Christchurch in Syracuse
Instances of violence and hatred in different locations
But still you're too slow
You are slow to understand or respond
You pretend to sit helpless
You falsely portray yourself as powerless
Now you reap what you sowed
Now you face the consequences of your actions
Don't go here
Avoid this situation or topic
That mask barely conceals
The facade you put on barely hides
The truth of what they built
The reality of the harmful things they have created
Their identity revealed
Their true nature and intentions exposed
Absent feeling of any guilt
Lack of remorse or regret
You had your chance
You had an opportunity
To stand tall
To be courageous and principled
You fucking blew it
You completely messed up or failed
No statement for five days
You remained silent and did not address the issue for five days
Yet you fucking knew it
However, you were fully aware of the situation
They used to tow the line
They used to conform and follow the expected standards
Now they stepped clean over
Now they have blatantly crossed the boundaries
Splashed their hate on our walls
They spread their hatred in our community
Used your silence as cover
Took advantage of your lack of response as protection
When it came to money or morals
When faced with a choice between financial gain or ethical principles
We all know what you chose
It is evident to all what decision you made
Yesterday's pretense of inclusion
Previously falsely pretending to embrace diversity and inclusivity
Is to(Day) a joke of a vision
Now it is evident that the vision is merely a joke
Finally issued a statement
At last, made a public declaration
Yeah there's nothing to it
However, the statement holds no substance
Keep preaching diversity
Continuously advocating for diversity
Like we're fucking clueless
Treating us as if we have no understanding
But god forbid you ever
But heaven forbid you ever
Follow through with
Take action and fulfill your promises
Anything
Any task or commitment
You fucking cowards
You individuals lacking bravery or courage
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jack Messing, Ryan Mullins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Manoj CR7
Love it ❤️
Grace S
Love the scenery so much!! 🍂 such a good song! 🍃
5ve
gavn! is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.
Pablo Angosto Sbert
amazing song, as always🎉🎊❤️🩹❤️🩹
Chronicles Of The Culture
YASS another master piece from gavn really can't get enough of this on not again
Mattie Perkins
I love this song 😍
miracle Jacob
This song is massive ❤❤❤
Chez MB
I’ve been dying for this!!!! It’s 3 in the morning and I stayed up because I wanted to hear it so bad!
Sarah C
Obsessed with this one!
Daniel Molitvenik
Best song ever ❤