Soapbox
Call Me No One Lyrics
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To crash and burn - I swear we will not ever learn
Look out now
- here comes the saint and all the condescending faces
- makes you feel complacent all day long -
Here's to the miracles
You came along way down
Spectacle - so show us where to go now
Maybe you don't but we know
So here's the one we love - so glorified
I'm sure you know - don't keep us waiting - please no more
The never ending - endless fight - the cutting into me
- that drives me crazy
That makes you feel amazing - but now I'm gone
Take this with you - come down now
Nothing gets through to you now
See through the real you - come down
The song "Soapbox" by Call Me No One is a song that expresses frustration and exasperation with people who have a certain level of self-righteousness that comes across as condescending. The lyrics suggest that these individuals believe they are superior to everyone else and feel compelled to lecture others about how they live their lives, but in reality, they do not actually know what they are talking about. The song speaks of disgust in such an individual, making it very clear that they are unwanted and should simply come down from their high horse.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that we never learn from our mistakes and inevitable failures, but keep repeating them, heading for disaster. The song's title "Soapbox" refers to a raised platform that was often used by public speakers in the past to hold forth on their ideas obnoxiously. However, the song portrays the idea that people who are always on their soapbox pity the fools, who do not know or live intelligently.
In conclusion, Soapbox is a song that seems to be about a specific person, but in reality, can apply to anyone who has ever felt that they are superior, judgmental, or isolated from others. It is a reminder of the importance of humility, seeing others for who they are, and working to better ourselves instead of thinking we know better than everyone else. We should listen and learn from each other, instead of condescendingly preaching to one another, hoping to avoid repeating the cycle of making mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again - the time has come
We find ourselves in the same situation again and we know the outcome will not be good.
To crash and burn - I swear we will not ever learn
We will inevitably face failure and destruction because we refuse to learn from our mistakes.
Look out now
Be aware of what's coming next.
here comes the saint and all the condescending faces
Someone who believes they are above others and looks down upon them is approaching.
makes you feel complacent all day long
This individual's attitude can make you feel satisfied with mediocrity and hinder progress.
Here's to the miracles
Let's raise a toast to the remarkable events that have happened.
You came along way down
You have been through a lot of difficult times.
Here's to your soapbox show - I swear
Let's celebrate the show you put on for us, but I don't believe in it.
Spectacle - so show us where to go now
This performance is impressive, tell us where to go from here.
Maybe you don't but we know
You may not know where to go, but we have an idea.
So here's the one we love - so glorified
This is the person we adore and hold in high regard.
I'm sure you know - don't keep us waiting - please no more
You are fully aware of what is expected of you, do not make us wait any longer.
The never ending - endless fight - the cutting into me
The constant and never-ending battle is tearing me apart.
that drives me crazy
This situation is becoming unbearable and overwhelming.
That makes you feel amazing - but now I'm gone
Your actions may have made you feel powerful and important, but it has driven me away.
Take this with you - come down now
Please take this advice with you as you move forward and come back to reality.
Nothing gets through to you now
You are unreachable and refuse to listen to reason.
See through the real you - come down
Realize who you truly are and come back to reality.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.