Consciousness
Brothers In Arms a.k.a. Jason Little Vs. Withecker Lyrics
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Our conversations change from words to blah, blah blah
We took prescription drugs but look how much good that did
Well I think I had a point, but I just got distracted
Lately it just seems to me
Like we've got the letters A.D.D.
Branded into our mentality
Because its
17, 18, 19 routine
And here at 23 it's the same old me
And that one thing of the moment
That we all happen to like will
Only very temporarily
Kinda break the cycle
Of the double edged sword
Of being lazy and being bored
We just want more and more and more
Till it's all we can afford
To keep our eyes open for just one more day
To keep on hoping that we'll stumble on a way
To keep our minds open for just one more day
Cause its completely up to us
To maintain consciousness
Well no one can possibly listen to this
More than 4 reps is just monotonous
We're losing interest, losing interest, losing interest
The lyrics to "Consciousness" speak to the modern struggles of concentration, attention, and boredom. The first verse suggests that human concentration has a deadly flaw, leading conversations to become empty and meaningless. The reference to prescription drugs highlights the common reliance on such substances to improve concentration, but ultimately leading to distraction and lack of focus. The second verse continues this theme, suggesting that the modern generation suffers from a collective A.D.D. mindset, unable to focus on anything for very long. The use of numbers in the lyrics to signify routine and the repetition of the phrase "same old me" reinforces the idea of boredom and monotony. The chorus emphasizes the importance of maintaining consciousness and actively fighting against distraction and boredom.
Overall, "Consciousness" expresses a sense of malaise and disillusionment with modern life, but also a desire to break free from this monotony and maintain a sense of awareness and consciousness. The use of repetition and simple rhymes reflect the song's message of the dangers of monotony and the importance of breaking free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Our concentration it contains a deadly flaw
Our ability to focus is severely impaired
Our conversations change from words to blah, blah blah
We talk aimlessly, without any meaningful conversation
We took prescription drugs but look how much good that did
Even medication couldn't help us focus better
Well I think I had a point, but I just got distracted
I intended to convey an idea, but my mind wandered away
Lately it just seems to me
Recently, I have realized
Like we've got the letters A.D.D.
As if we are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder
Branded into our mentality
Embedded in our way of thinking
We simply can't focus on anything
We can't give our attention to anything
Because its
Because life is
17, 18, 19 routine
A monotonous cycle that begins at a young age
And here at 23 it's the same old me
Even at 23, I am still caught in the same pattern
And that one thing of the moment
And whatever is currently in trend
That we all happen to like will
That we all seem to embrace briefly will
Only very temporarily
Only for a brief period of time
Kinda break the cycle
Interrupt the monotonous pattern somewhat
Of the double edged sword
Of the dilemma
Of being lazy and being bored
Of being both unproductive and uninterested
We just want more and more and more
We always desire more
Till it's all we can afford
Until we are left with nothing else
To keep our eyes open for just one more day
To stay alert for one more day
To keep on hoping that we'll stumble on a way
To be optimistic that we will find a solution eventually
To keep our minds open for just one more day
To remain receptive for one more day
Cause its completely up to us
Because only we can
To maintain consciousness
To stay aware and mindful
Well no one can possibly listen to this
This message may not be audible to everyone
More than 4 reps is just monotonous
Hearing the same thing repeatedly can become tedious
We're losing interest, losing interest, losing interest
Our enthusiasm is dwindling quickly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN
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