Afterthought
Bracewar Lyrics
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The lyrics of Bracewar's song Afterthought are a powerful commentary on the singer's frustration with the hypocrisy of those around him. The opening line, "Bitch you better know that I ain't got shit to prove," establishes a tone of defiance and self-assurance. The singer does not feel the need to justify himself to anyone else.
The next line, "So much more that I could do than waste my fucking time on you," is a clear message that the singer has better things to do than engage with the person they are addressing. They are tired of the negativity and the "fucking shit" that is constantly being thrown their way.
The following lines, "And how everything you once held true could somehow not mean shit to you," highlight the singer's disappointment in someone who has apparently abandoned their values. The repetition of the phrase "everything you once held true" drives home the point that the singer feels let down by the person they are addressing.
The final lines, "Right now all I hear is that shit you said. Everything you once held true could somehow not mean shit to you," perfectly encapsulate the frustration that the singer is feeling. They are stuck listening to the words of someone who has lost their way, someone who can no longer be trusted or respected.
Overall, the lyrics of Bracewar's song Afterthought are a powerful statement about the importance of staying true to one's values and not letting others drag you down. The tone of defiance and anger is tempered by a sense of disappointment and sadness at the lost potential of the person being addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch you better know that I ain't got shit to prove.
You need to realize that I have nothing to prove to you.
So much more that I could do than waste my fucking time on you.
There are many better things I could be doing than wasting my time on you.
You heard it before.
I've told you this already.
I fucking hate all that fucking shit you say.
I really dislike everything you say.
And how everything you once held true could somehow not mean shit to you.
It's disappointing how you can easily disregard things you used to believe in.
And right now, all I hear is that shit you said.
Currently, all I can hear is the negative things you said.
Everything you once held true.
All the things you used to believe in.
Right now all I hear is that shit you said.
Currently, all I can hear is the negative things you said and it's disappointing to see how you have changed your beliefs.
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