Paradigm
Boi Band Lyrics
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Designate your new-found challenger
I’ll sit, in the back, praying for, what I lack
I tried, I cried, ease this pain inside
Find a way to resurface that day
Have I treated you badly, I can not relate
What were the signs, why was I replaced
In the end, I will crawl to your knees
I’m finished pretending that you are not for me
It’s true, you know it too, why was I a fool
Hold, I think I might be wrong
It’s just me, just me all along
You grew up, stopped playing the game
My bad, you’re not so sad, moving past, I’m not your last
I keep repeating that I’ll make it through
Pretending what I felt was no longer true
Quit the fight, it won’t end right
I’m stuck in a worthless paradigm
In the end, I will crawl to your knees
Breakthrough my held back sympathies
I’m finished pretending that you are not for me
It’s true, you know it too, why was I a fool
The lyrics to Boi Band's song "Paradigm" convey a sense of regret, longing, and self-reflection. The singer acknowledges his own mistakes and shortcomings in a relationship that has ended. The opening lines set the tone, as he expresses surprise and disbelief that the relationship turned out to be real, suggesting that he may have had doubts or been in denial.
As the song progresses, he reflects on his actions and the signs that he missed, wondering why he was replaced. He admits to treating the other person poorly and struggles with the pain inside. The line "In the end, I will crawl to your knees" reveals a sense of desperation and a desire to reconcile or win back their affection. The singer also acknowledges that they have been pretending that the other person is not meant for them, but deep down, they know the truth.
The chorus emphasizes the longing and regret, with the singer realizing that they were a fool and that they were the one at fault. They express sadness and acceptance that the other person has moved on and is no longer playing the same game. The final lines indicate that the singer feels trapped in a futile mindset, unable to break free from their own self-destructive patterns.
Overall, "Paradigm" explores the emotions of regret, self-awareness, and the struggle to let go of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, Nobody said this was real
I was not aware that this situation was genuine and not just a fabrication
Designate your new-found challenger
Identify the person who has recently become your competition
I’ll sit, in the back, praying for, what I lack
I will remain in the background, hoping to gain the things that I am missing
I tried, I cried, ease this pain inside
I made attempts and shed tears to alleviate the emotional suffering within me
Find a way to resurface that day
Discover a method to bring back the feelings and experiences from that specific day
Have I treated you badly, I can not relate
Am I the cause of your negative treatment? I cannot understand
What were the signs, why was I replaced
What indications did I miss that led to being replaced by someone else?
In the end, I will crawl to your knees
Ultimately, I will plead and submit to you in desperation
Breakthrough my held back sympathies
Overcome the emotional barriers preventing me from expressing empathy
I’m finished pretending that you are not for me
I have reached the end of pretending that you are not the right person for me
It’s true, you know it too, why was I a fool
This is the reality, and you are aware of it as well. Why was I foolish?
Hold, I think I might be wrong
Wait, I believe I may have been mistaken in my previous beliefs
It’s just me, just me all along
It turns out it was only me, it was always just me from the beginning
You grew up, stopped playing the game
You matured and moved on from engaging in the same old patterns
My bad, you’re not so sad, moving past, I’m not your last
Apologies for my actions, you are not as unhappy as I thought, and you are progressing without me. I was not your final choice
I keep repeating that I’ll make it through
I continue to assert that I will survive and overcome this situation
Pretending what I felt was no longer true
Faking the belief that my previous emotions are no longer valid
Quit the fight, it won’t end right
Stop struggling, as the outcome will not be favorable
I’m stuck in a worthless paradigm
I am trapped in a meaningless and unproductive mindset
In the end, I will crawl to your knees
Ultimately, I will humbly approach you for forgiveness or reconciliation
Breakthrough my held back sympathies
Break down the barriers preventing me from showing my withheld empathy
I’m finished pretending that you are not for me
I have reached the point of no longer pretending that you are not the right person for me
It’s true, you know it too, why was I a fool
This is the undeniable truth, and you are aware of it as well. Why did I foolishly disregard it?
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Written by: Jade Ostrum
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