Organs
Black Maria Lyrics


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You're staring out to space
Alone in your favorite restaurant
But the stool next to you is vacant

You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you
And there's no one ever there
You cherished all the birthday cards
You saved since you were a kid

But some things can never change, so just get used to it
Some people never change, they're incapable of it
They're all full of it

You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you?

When you scream
(You're standing on the edge
Looking down on everyone)

That you're scared
(You're standing on the edge
Looking down on everyone)

We are the ones that
Break down from the hopelessness

You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you?

When I do
When I do
When I do

Some things never change
(Some things can never change)




(Some things can never change)
When I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Organs" by Black Maria presents a melancholic and lonely image, with the character of the song sitting in a favorite restaurant, but feeling entirely alone despite being surrounded by people. The lyrics describe the person standing on the edge, looking down on everyone, and wondering who loves them. It is a common feeling to be surrounded by people and still feel lonely, as if nobody understands or cares for us.


The character in the song has been holding onto birthday cards since they were a kid, demonstrating how they have yearned for connections and love from a young age. However, the song suggests that some people never change and are incapable of changing, and emphasizes that some people are just full of it. The repeated phrase of "you're standing on the edge, looking down on everyone" captures a sense of isolation and dissatisfaction with life.


Ultimately, the song seems to be about struggling with loneliness and trying to find meaning in a world where it feels like nobody cares. The character is searching for someone to love them but has come to the realization that some things can never change, and they need to get used to it. The repeated line of "when I do" almost serves as a plea to someone who might come and love them, highlighting the desperate need for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You're staring out to space alone in your favorite restaurant but the stool next to you is vacant
You are feeling lonely even in a place where you usually find comfort and companionship. The empty stool next to you is a painful reminder of the absence of the person who used to occupy it.


You're standing on the edge, you looking down on everyone and wondering who loves you
You are in a dark place, feeling isolated and disconnected from others. You are questioning whether anyone truly cares about you and feel like you are above others.


And there's no one ever there, you cherished all the birthday cards you saved since you were a kid
You have been collecting evidence of love and affection from others in the form of birthday cards all your life, but it only emphasizes the lack of it in your present life. You feel alone and unlovable.


Some things can never change, so just get used to it, some people never change, they're incapable of it, they're all full of it
You have come to the realization that change is hard, and some people are never going to change. They will always be selfish and full of empty promises. Accepting this fact is difficult, but sometimes it's better than holding onto false hope.


When you scream that you're scared, we are the ones that break down from the hopelessness
When you finally express your fear and hopelessness, it is hard for those around you to witness it. It breaks their hearts to see you in such pain and desperation.


You're standing on the edge, you looking down on everyone and wondering who loves you?
You are stuck in a negative headspace, feeling like you are above everyone yet wondering why no one loves you. You are in a constant state of war with yourself, battling feelings of self-doubt and pride.


Some things never change (Some things can never change) When I do
You have come to the realization that some things are never going to change, even when you do. Accepting this is hard, but you understand that change happens at its own pace.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Alan Nacinovic

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