Deception
Burnman Lyrics

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We've got our sextant set. We can get there. Yet hidden through darkened seas, pursure it all through degrees. Just a question- does a ship need a destination? We extrapolate hindsight to validate the endeavor, lose ourselves while seeking safer harbor. Navigation requires reference, extrapolate hindsight to make the course seem clear. Will we be remembered for what we thought was so dear? I quit my tour of duty, not mutiny but a sea-leap. Captain you're so righteous that you're wrongus. I'd rather swim with the sharks.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Burnman's song Deception can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of navigating through life without a clear destination or purpose. The image of a ship using a sextant to navigate through dark, unknown waters suggests the difficulty and uncertainty of charting one's path through life. The question posed, "does a ship need a destination?" highlights the possibility of finding value and meaning in the journey itself, even if the ultimate goal is unclear.

The line "extrapolate hindsight to validate the endeavor" suggests the tendency to look back on past experiences and use them as validation for current choices, even if they may not necessarily be the best ones. This is coupled with the idea of seeking safer harbor, which implies a desire to play it safe and avoid risks, rather than embracing the unknown and potentially dangerous journey.

The last part of the lyrics, "I quit my tour of duty, not mutiny but a sea-leap. Captain you're so righteous that you're wrongus. I'd rather swim with the sharks" can be interpreted as the decision to break free from the constraints and expectations of society, and take on the challenges and risks of the unknown. The phrase "swim with the sharks" suggests a willingness to take on danger and hardship, instead of following the path that others have set out.

Line by Line Meaning

We've got our sextant set.
We are well-prepared for the journey ahead.

We can get there.
We are confident in our abilities to reach our destination.

Yet hidden through darkened seas, pursure it all through degrees.
Although our path may be obscured, we will persist in our pursuit.

Just a question- does a ship need a destination?
Is it necessary to have a specific goal in mind for our journey?

We extrapolate hindsight to validate the endeavor, lose ourselves while seeking safer harbor.
We use past experiences to justify our current actions, but may become sidetracked while trying to play it safe.

Navigation requires reference, extrapolate hindsight to make the course seem clear.
We need a point of reference to navigate effectively, often using past experiences to provide clarity.

Will we be remembered for what we thought was so dear?
Will our actions and beliefs be seen as valuable and significant after we're gone?

I quit my tour of duty, not mutiny but a sea-leap.
I am making a bold, unexpected choice to leave my current path.

Captain you're so righteous that you're wrongus.
Your rigid adherence to moral principles is causing you to make incorrect decisions.

I'd rather swim with the sharks.
I would rather take risks and face potential danger than conform to a restrictive, safe path.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUTCHIANA MOBULU, JEAN PHILIPPE TAMBA

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